Vol 1 Chapter 14 (1/2)

Chapter 14: The tremendous change and influence the case brought about.

From the ‘annulment of betrothal’ case, already a week had pa.s.sed.

The situation was going in a very interesting direction now.

First, Robert had not yet returned. Currently, House Redford seems to be in uproar.

Since Robert is the eldest son, if it went smoothly he would definitely have inherited the position of leading the Royal Guard……

That musclehead won’t be able to.

Managing a marquessate is one thing, but it’s problematic for the whole country if someone like him takes an important position like the Royal Guard leader. If the protector of the royal family is such a musclehead, then the court will become full of a.s.sa.s.sins and spies.

It might be fine if he has a competent aid by his side as a lieutenant that can take care of his work, but if a spy like b.i.t.c.h appears it’s going to be very scary. Well, he seems like the type of person to say ‘I can’t refuse the wishes of my love,’ and spill state secrets, doesn’t he?

So I quickly suggested an examination of the human resources management to father through Daniel.

Before, since it was not a matter that should be hastily decided upon, the talks were proceeding slowly, but because of this incident the talks fell through quickly.

Both the marquessate and the position of royal guard captain will be inherited by Robert’s little brother.

Education of any kind is best started early.

Fortunately, the little brother has the brains and the proper knowledge as a n.o.ble, and he can also read the mood! Does he really share the same genes as Robert?

However……

The face that Marquess Redford made upon hearing this incident was amazing.

As the person in charge this time, I went to the palace with Jessica, and the Marquess made an expression stricken with horror as I calmly reported the situation.

He probably didn’t expect Robert to be that much of an idiot. “What did my son learn in school? ……Does he even attend cla.s.ses?” Or so he asked to me.

Marquess Redford originally planned to have Jessica be betrothed again to his younger son. However, the actions Robert took not only insulted Jessica but also Marquess Rowling.

Since betrothal with House Rowling was no longer a possibility, Marquess Redford had to formally apologise as well as pay a hefty sum of annulment fees.

I had continued to report Robert’s actions through Daniel, and Marquess Redford was receiving those through father as well. It appears that there were complaints from House Rowling as well.

Yet the Marquess Redford said, “Robert places importance on chivalry, so he will not deviate from that path,” without fully understanding the situation, neglecting the problem.

I think I sort of get why Robert is such a musclehead…… Is it alright? This country’s defences?

Thankfully, my worries were for naught. Since there is a woman with good ac.u.men in House Redford.

Marchioness Redford seemed to not have received reports on Robert until this incident. So she received the reports from me realised a few things.

Marquess Redford had thought that things would get out of hand if he delivered the reports to his wife, so he had not told her.

“There’s an important talk we should have later……”

She said so to Marquess Redford with a bone-chilling smile exceeding that of Louis’s.

After shooting that smile to her husband, she stands in front of Marquess and Marchioness Rowling.

“Our son has been very rude to you. Our House is solely to blame for it. May I suggest that we withdraw our proposal of betrothal?”

She acknowledges that her House was to blame and chose to “withdraw” instead of outright “break” to not disgrace House Rowling.

It’s not a perfectly clean ending, but their relations in high society have not worsened, at least superficially. There was no danger of gossip, and it became easy to avoid political attacks.

Also, by disinheriting Robert, they were showing plenty of respect to House Rowling.

It seems that there will not be any more commotions from House Rowling. Also, currently, the heir of a duchy Louis is already making his moves to be betrothed to Jessica so House Rowling did not wish to create more incidents.

Smiling bitterly, the Marquess and Marchioness Rowling accepted Marchioness Redford’s apology, ending the feud between the two houses, for now.

After the two Houses reconciled.

Marchioness Redford hugged Jessica tightly, saying, “our senseless son has caused you much grief…… I’m really sorry……” while crying many times.

It appeared that the marchioness regarded Jessica like a daughter. Before being a musclehead, Robert was her son, and Jessica was engaged to him.

As she hugged Jessica tightly, her muttering curses  to her son could be heard.

After she was done with hugging Jessica,

“I am very sorry to have betrayed your expectations, your highness…… Please lend your hand to Jessica to ensure her happiness. I implore you.”

She politely bowed her head.

At that moment, I thought that House Redford was able to come this far thanks to her ac.u.men.

Anyway, such a thing happened……

Until Robert decides on what he will do in the future, it was concluded that he will not return to school for the time being.

I believe that the Marchioness is planning something.

Robert…… he is annoying when he is around, but it is a little sad when he is not around……