Chapter 20 Saintess Olga’s Heart (1) (2/2)
“Of course not.”
Cedric, who had risen slightly from his chair when he felt inexplicably excited, sat down again.
Ansgar smiled and took Cedric’s empty teacup.
“By the way, Ansgar.”
Cedric asked.
“How can I present garments as a gift to a lady?”
However, Ansgar could not help but laugh slightly.
Cedric said firmly.
“It’s not what you’re imagining.”
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“Yes, I understand.”
“It’s really nothing.”
“Yes, yes.”
Despite Ansgar’s answer, Cedric stamped his foot in discomfort.
***
After that day, the Marquisate Rosan was enveloped in a dark atmosphere.
Miraila, who had wrecked her room, beaten her maids and made a fuss all night felt so weak that she did not have the strength to go out the next day and remained lying in her bed.
Her temperature had risen, and her throat had become inflamed from screaming too loudly.
Like an obedient daughter, Artizea sat beside her, giving her hot lemon tea with a spoon.
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Then, Miraila spoke in a hoarse voice,
“Now that you’re grown up, would you rather pretend that last night you didn’t notice your mother angry?”
“It’s not like that. My brother called me and we talked for a while.”
Artizea responded obediently.
“I would never turn a blind eye to mother’s condition.”
“It’s true. When I grow old, the only person I will be able to trust will be my daughter. I live for you.”
Miraila hugged Artizea with a smile, as she sometimes did when she was in a good mood.
“If you are not feeling very well, why don’t you go with His Majesty to the detached palace?”
Detached palace?
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“It has been very hot lately. Maybe it’s the best time to go to the Detached Palace. Moreover, the sea is right beside it.”
Miraila’s eyes glittered.
“We should go on vacation. Do you think Lawrence would have time?”
“If my brother is busy, you two should go alone. That way, you would have a more intimate trip.
Even if Lawrence didn’t go, it was a trip with the Emperor, so it wouldn’t be really intimate.
However, these words seemed to improve Miraila’s mood, and she giggled even with her sore throat.
The Emperor gladly accepted Miraila’s request.
The trip was organized, and the plans was executed with unprecedented speed.
Artizea thought that the Emperor was doing this to stall for time. And she was right.
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At this point, the Emperor was probably contemplating on whether or not to allow the ceremony of the triumphant return of the Western Army.
He had been postponing the issue of the Western Army for a long time. He had refused, giving one excuse after another, but if he were to give his consent now for the sake of Lawrence, it would be somewhat embarrassing. Now that Cedric had entered the capital, he could no longer postpone his decision.
In this situation, Miraila’s request represented the perfect excuse to stall for time.
The Emperor would spend the next few weeks observing Cedric’s attitude before coming to a decision.
Although this would allow him to continue delaying his decision, he could be accused of neglecting his responsibilities.
On the other hand, if the demands made were not met, criticism would fall on the government.
In any case, public opinion would be directed in that direction.
This was also a good thing for Artizea and Cedric. Artizea now had a few weeks to do what she wanted.
And in the afternoon of the first day.
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Three loaded carriages arrived at the manor house. Countless garments, mannequins and boxes were being unloaded.
Butler Bill’s eyes were opened wide. This was not unusual. It always happened when Miraila bought clothes.
However, now Miraila was not here.
Emily, the owner of a renowned boutique, smiled happily at Bill as she got out of the carriage.
She was the dressmaker who made the most stylish, exclusive and expensive dresses in the capital.
And Miraila was a regular customer.
“Hello, Mr. Butler.”
“What brings you to this place? Madam went on vacation with His Majesty to the Detached Palace. I thought you knew, Emily.”
“I am not here today for madam, but for her daughter.”
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“You mean Miss Artizea?”
“Yes. His Grace the Grand Duke Evron sent me. Oh, by the way, the times I’ve seen her I’ve noticed her outfit, and I’ve always regretted not being able to do anything to make her look better, only with that she would be as beautiful as her mother. However, today I am here to enhance her beauty, he told me that I could do ‘whatever I wanted’.”
Emily laughed out loud.
She knew Artizea’s situation very well.
Even if it was only a change of weather, Miraila was buying dozens of clothes.
There were some things the Emperor gave her, but there were also many things she bought herself. From silver and gold embroidery, to Eon embroidery which was the most expensive. She bought the most precious materials in the whole empire, and she had to have all the new designs to be satisfied.
Perhaps not even the Empress could match her in terms of clothing.
But during Miraila’s shopping sprees, Emily never once saw her buy even a single ribbon for Artizea.
Holding a good eye, Emily had noticed that the price of a dress from Artizea was equivalent to only one of Miraila’s scarves.
Her dresses probably didn’t fit her short, because at her age one didn’t grow that much anymore.
Bill’s eyes were still wide open.