I couldn't keep calm in such a situation.
After all, my divorce from Raymond went smoothly, and I thought that my loved ones wouldnt et with great adversity.
As usual, if the Empress is forcibly excommunicated from the throne, her closest associates also fail, but I surrendered everything, and there were no sins behind .
So I thought my people wouldnt be touched. But this was only an illusion.
Both my father and Celine's family were thrown to the wolves.
"Lady Croft, your concerns are uncomfortable for . We haven't seen each other for a long ti, so let's just talk about pleasant things."
Even if it's too late, from this day on I will stand as a shield for my people.
The Celine family can still be pulled out of the pit.
I looked at the Marquise and smiled.
"Oh sure."
"Would you like to sit down? Sorry, our house is small, there is no separate living room here."
The Marquise took to a sofa in the hall. She smiled sweetly, as if in embarrassnt.
The maid, who was bustling around, suddenly looked at her anxiously.
If an imperious nobleman co to them, he would get angry and raised his voice, taking such a simple trick as an insult.
Nobles are people who have lived and died with dignity.
And when I looked at this face covered with anxiety, I felt that the servant was expecting harsh words from .
However, I didnt lose my manners while I was on the distant shores.
"It's so comfortable here."
I laughed and sat on the couch.
"This pillow is the Marquises creation, isn't it?"
"Oh yeah. I have nothing to do now, so I am embroidering and knitting."
"The style isnt as simple as you are trying to say. In the old days, the Marquise was famous for her ability among all aristocratic wives."
"You flatter . This is nothing more than a hobby."
Only then, having relaxed, the Marquise and her daughter sat down on the sofa.
The Marquise Celine sat down opposite, while Rosa remained by my side.
When the maid put the cups on the table, the Marquise spoke:
"Is the young lady okay?"
"Yes. I'm doing just fine. But what kind of trouble has co to your house?"
"At first we had a really hard ti But we learned to cope. Don't worry, Lady Croft."
"What a relief."
"Would you like to tell us about the Lund Kingdom? I havent been abroad, so Im curious."
The Marquise changed the subject as if by chance. It seems that she was decidedly not going to share her tragedy.
I knew that she was as stubborn as my father, so I was in no hurry to continue.
The Marquis' wife suddenly coughed sharply in the midst of laughter.
"Are you feeling bad, madam?"
"I'm Kha!"
The Marquise' daughter looked at the maid.
"Mary, take her upstairs. Mom, you need to take your dicine."
"It's okay, no need to worry."
The coughing Marquise only said this because she was uncomfortable in front of .
But still she gave in and walked away, bowing her head.
As soon as she disappeared behind the stairs, Rosa smiled awkwardly beside .
"Dont be afraid for her. She will take the dicine and everything will be fine."
"Is it for sure that she will be okay? If this is sothing serious, I want to help."
"She had asthma for a long ti. From all the vicissitudes of fate, her health only worsened. But now it is really easier for her."
The young lady Celine just avoided my urge to help.
I really wanted to send an experienced doctor here, but I retreated because I knew that unsolicited help was inconvenient for them.
"Then if you need help, let know right away. I owe the Marquise, so I want to repay her."
"Oh sure."
"When I think about it At the tea party, I couldnt even say hello to you. A bit late, but nice to et you. I have often heard that the Marquise has a good daughter."
"I am honored to et you, Lady Croft. Please call Rosaleen."
Rosaleen smiled. Her cheeks glowed red.
"Rosaleen. To be honest, the reason I visited the Marquis' house today is all about you."
"?"
Rosaleen's eyes widened in surprise. In the letter I indicated that it was the wife of the Marquis that I wanted to visit, so it was understandable.
"Yes. I have sothing to offer you, Rosaleen."
"Offer?"
"Yes. I want to interfere and sell your perfu"
"My perfu?"
Rosaleen looked stunned, as if it was too sudden.
I was filled with nostalgia for my simple life in the Lund Kingdom, and Rosaleen ca to as a blessing.
The nobles applied perfu several tis a day, almost every day. Thus, eau de toilette was an indispensable commodity for the nobility.
Perhaps, if Lumont and Jed were present at the tea party then, they imdiately jumped up and dragged Rosaleen with them.
"I was surprised to hear that perfus are effective for insomnia."
"I just made them as an experint"
"Im also interested in flowers and dicinal herbs. I thought how great it is that Rosa understands this."
"I just love perfus, but I have severe asthma I made them only out of the desire to use perfus that are safe for . Its not so good for trades"
Rosaleen's blue eyes trembled as if in panic. I smiled gently at her and said to calm her down:
"Dont worry about anything. I'm only here to propose. I dont expect an imdiate response."
Actually, I wanted to dispatch Lumont to send the seal contract imdiately, but Rosaleen will be alerted.
If Rosa has inherited the Marquises character, it will take ti for her to decide.
"Ah"
"Of course, if Rosaleen gives the go-ahead, I'll take care of all the preparations. You can completely forget about the lack of money."
I smiled softly, pretending that our enterprise wasnt a burden to .
Fortunately, a slight smile appeared on Rosa's embarrassed face.
As I watched her drink tea, I thought for a mont.
Shouldn't I ask why the Marquis's house is having its worst days?
The Marquis' wife made it clear that she didnt want to discuss this.
Anything about the Marquise's intimate life?
"My lady, is there sothing you want to tell?"
Rosaleen noticed my gaze and hid her eyes.
It looks like it will hurt her to dig up this story, which the Marquise also wanted to hide.
Ill need to find out through Lumont.
"Rosa is so pretty that I couldnt take my eyes off her. I'm sorry if this embarrassed you."
"You're pretty too Lady Croft is much prettier than ."
Her cheeks were blushed again.
"Thank you for the praise. But Rosa, I think I have to go. Can I ask you sothing?"
"Yes, whatever."
"Perhaps Do you have any extra perfu left?"
When I asked her carefully, Rosaleen burst into enthusiasm.
"Of course. Wait a minute."
Rosaleen got up and went into the room on the first floor. And she returned with several perfu bottles.
"Here are a couple of flavors. Relieves runny nose, helps with insomnia, reduces muscle pain. And one more thing, Mrs. Croft. If you go to the market, look around there, you will understand that my perfu isnt special at all."
"Dont say that. Rosas perfu is special, no matter what is on the market. No need for self-flagellation."
Rosaleen opened her blue eyes a little wider.
She seed to have a habit of belittling her dignity. How much this reminds of the past .
"Thanks, Ellie."
"I just say it as it is. But I have to go, Rosaleen."
I smiled and left Celine's house.
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