Chapter 68 (1/2)

Chapter 68

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When Artizea came out of the bathroom, the Tuvalet room was in complete silence.

Sophie roughly wrapped up the wounds on her head. She couldn’t find a physician and was helped by another maid to stop the bleeding.

It was because she had to come back before Artizea left the bathroom.

Thanks to that, the bandages wrapped were poor. The blood oozes out a new red color, and it starts to unravel.

Artizea looked at Sophie quietly. Cold air settled in the Tuvalet room.

The maids bowed their heads in fear, even though it wasn’t their fault.

Artizea was a master with very little expression of her emotions. Even though she was angry, she would be quietly and fiercely angry.

But they didn’t expect her to show such cold anger without moving an eyebrow.

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Sophie gave a hard smile and said.

“Madam, please change your clothes first. You need to prepare for the banquet.”

“You go and show the wound to the physician. Paula, take Sophie to the physician.”

“Yes, Madam.”

Paula crossed Sophie’s arms and led her out in a hurry.

“Rize, bring me the jewelry box.”

Rize handed over the jewelry box she was holding to Artizea.

There was a crack as the box made of agate and gold fell to the floor. There was also blood on the corner.

“I can’t believe it. Even though Aubrey doesn’t show me the respect I deserve, I never thought she would throw my jewelry box on the floor to destroy it. She even beat the maid I brought from home.”

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Artizea’s voice rang coldly.

“Go find Aubrey and bring her here.”

“Ma… madam, please dress up…”

“How can I be dressed up after being insulted by my own lady-in-waiting?”

Artizea said so.

The maids were terrified and panicked.

An older maid took the lead and offered a bow to Artizea.

Then, she rushed the other maids out.

“You go and tell Margaret what just happened. The rest of you go and quickly look for Aubrey. If anyone finds her, go inform Margaret first before bringing her here.”

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“Isn’t the first thing to do is to come and ask for forgiveness?”

“You know Miss Aubrey’s temperament. Soon after, if there is a real big deal, it’ll only be a mess. And how worried would Margaret be?”

“That’s true.”

“Anyway, find her before it’s too late.”

After the discussion, the maids scattered.

***

Margaret was in the Grand Hall.

Artizea has given her full authority over the life of the stronghold. So it was Margaret’s job to prepare the event for the New Year’s banquet.

She cared for heating more than anything else.

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Charcoal with less smoke was spread here and there, and tapestry was hanged in layers where drafts could penetrate.

However, if the ventilation is poor, the smoke may build up. She had to pay attention to keep the warmth flowing without the cold wind hitting the seat of the Grand Duke and Duchess.

Artizea was an easy mistress.

She did not compare the desolate Grand Duchy to the Capital. She didn’t get fussy with what to wear and sleep on, and didn’t even try to press down on people below her.

When Cedric said that he was marrying Miraila’s daughter, she was worried in so many ways.

But now that worry has completely disappeared.

Her behavior was decent and calm. She was generous to everybody, but she had an air of superiority.

The number of people who voluntarily stepped over increased. Many of them were treasurers.

The economic situation in the province, which seemed to have been stagnating forever, began to move with vitality.

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Recently, she has also had a good reputation with the maids.

It was a flaw that she wasn’t eating well. She had to try hard so she wasn’t cold. Still, there was nothing difficult about it.

Margaret once served Cedric’s mother. In fact, it was much harder then.

Cedric’s mother was kind and good, but she was too young. She got homesick and she was always sick. She made the people around her feel sorry.

Compared to her, Artizea did not feel young, even though her age was similar.

She’s not a young mistress to look after, rather she was a supervisor you could count on.

It was the Grand Duke’s wishes. No, it’s more than that.

She was the one who suited Cedric and complimented his shortcomings.

‘You two good luck, so you can give me some good news next spring…”

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Aaron was already looking ahead.

Margaret pinched the back of his hand for those nonsense.

[Because the Grand Duchess is not so healthy. Before that, she will need supplements and a lot of nutrition, gain some weight, and exercise to stay strong. She’s still young, and it’s better to stay in a warm place.]

So Margaret also said some nonsense that the next spring is just perfect.

Anyway, the only concern now was Aubrey.

“Aunt Margaret.”

While she picked up a candlestick and checked the ebb and flow of the wind, she heard a voice calling.

A beautiful girl wearing a cozy fur coat was entering the grand hall.

The roughly loosened red hair was scattered by the wind and got disheveled. Her lively cheeks and a small nose were dyed red, as if struck by the cold breeze.

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The girl was wearing furry leather pants and boots that reached her thighs. She wore a short sword and a gunpowder container on her waist.

She seemed to be dancing to the air with a brisk gait. Her red lips were lush, and her green eyes were clear like a forest.

If she had only a bow and a quiver on her shoulder, it would look like the goddess of hunting had just popped out of the picture.

Margaret was startled, she asked.