Chapter 71 (2/2)

“I’m flattered. Thanks anyway. ”

“Today you won’t go to the Imperial Palace, right? As you feel under the weather because you worked last night, just practice a bit and go to bed early. I am worried that you might be hurt.”

“Okay. Thank you for your concern.”

I laughed at him who kept nagging about my health. Like he said, I practiced a bit and went home.

Finally, it was the party day at Viscount Nune’s mansion.

Calming down my excitement, I prepared to go. Today, I needed to look soft and mature, so I made my makeup a little darker than usual, and I had my hair in a knot with tendrils hanging. To match my father’s uniform, I wore a soft white dress with a navy blue ribbon.

For a long time, I looked at the mirror and practiced a ceremonial smile until I felt it was perfect.

Viscount Nuen’s mansion wasn’t as big as expected. However, while I was escorted by the butler to the banquet hall, I found the interior of the mansion decorated with the finest furniture to show off the wealth of the owner. I was satisfied with the old-fashioned and tasteful interior decoration. I thought I chose the right place.

“Marquis Kairan La Monique and Lady Aristia La Monique have just arrived!”

As soon as the attendant announced our entry, a woman approached quickly and bowed deeply.

“Marquis Monique, and Lady Monique, I’m honored for you to visit my shabby place. I was so happy to learn that you would attend. My name is Beverly Sue Nuen, Viscount Nuen’s wife,” said a middle-aged woman with a smile. After confirming that my father nodded lightly, I greeted her with a ceremonial smile.

“I wanted to see you, Mrs. Nuen. My name is Aristia La Monique. ”

“I am very honored to meet you. I never knew that the day would come when I would greet the famous marquis and his daughter at my house. Gee, I’ve kept you standing too long. I’ll escort you inside. ”

Mrs. Nuen, who spoke to us in an excited tone, hurriedly escorted me and my father.

I liked her even more. Although she was the wife of a wealthy family, she seemed to be easy going. I was afraid she might be a sophisticated woman, but she wasn’t, fortunately.

When I smiled in satisfaction, I saw my father who was looking at me smiling bitterly.

Looking up at his navy blue eyes, I smiled awkwardly.

“Do you hate my look, Dad?”

“Well, you look good. Hang in there!”

“Thanks, Dad.”

“As you started it, just make sure you accomplish your mission.”

“Yes, I will.”

I was deeply touched when he said he would support me. I was very grateful to my father, who remained my strong supporter since I came back as a ten-year-old girl.

After greeting many nobles and their wives at the introduction of Mrs. Nuen, I asked for her understanding and got out of the throng of people near my father.

‘Let me see. Where can I find them?’

When I looked around for a moment, I saw the young ladies chatting in small groups of two and three. I found the person I looked for in the third group.

‘I’d say it’s time to gloat.’

When I approached her nonchalantly, the woman who checked my look came and greeted me.

“Hello, Lady Monique. I am sorry I was rude the other day.”

I smiled brightly at the woman who looked at me with trembling eyes.

“Hi, Lady Nuen. You weren’t rude, so don’t say that. In fact, I was sorry that I couldn’t help you that day. ”

“Pardon?”

“As you can see, I am still small, so I couldn’t help you. Had I been a little taller, I would have given it to you.”

Without deliberately mentioning it, I tried to find out whether she understood my point.

The fact that she poured tea into her dress was a shame, so I didn’t mention it in front of other ladies. So, if she was stupid enough not to understand my point, I had better find another woman to make my project today successful.