Francis
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“He refused?”
“Yes.
My brother felt that, as much as Duke Dudley was really behind this, he shouldn't fabricate evidence against a great aristocrat.
Because of this, the relationship between the two became a little distant.
The crucial reason is that he made a direct statement to the Emperor that Prince Killian was not the right man to take the Emperor's place.”
“Why does he think like that?”
Juliet thought of Killian and tilted her head, not understanding why the Duke thought that way.
Although the prince was arrogant, he was intelligent and fair, and listened to the opinions of his subordinates.
It seemed that he already ruled Bertino successfully, so she could not understand why the Duke of Kiellini had opposed him.
“After His Majesty's death, Prince Killian fell on very difficult times.
The prince at the time seemed so dangerous.
At that time, the Duke of Dudley tried to make Prince Francis the crown prince.
When he supported Dudley's hand, His Majesty's disappointment and anger were indescribable.
But now I think he's changed his mind.
He decided to support His Highness Killian.”
Simone went so far as to ask the question again: “Come on then, tell me the five ducal families and the ten marquis families.”
As if the break was over, Simone started asking Julieta questions again.
* * * * *
When she finished memorizing the genealogy of the noble families, Simone handed Juliet the thick book that was in front of her.
“This book contains the history of the Renaid continent.
Starting tomorrow, I will be testing each country in order, so stay informed.
In fact, aristocrats are systematically educated from childhood, but you only have two months to learn basic things.
Therefore, you should not fool around and fulfill your daily obligations.
Do you understand?”
Juliet looked helplessly at the book, which was as thick as a pillow.
Dancing was not difficult to learn, as it was included in the education that Maribel had given in the theater, along with writing.
But the aristocratic genealogy and so on were ridiculously difficult, and the history of the continent was so difficult that the gates of Hell seemed to have opened.
In particular, the laws of interaction according to the titles and positions of the nobility, and the different dialogue methods dependent on each other were so complicated that she really wanted to cry.
Order of admission to a party, etiquette for talking to women your age, refusing a request to dance, greetings on the first and second date, etiquette for using the lounge, and so on.
They were so complicated and difficult that it was disturbing whether she could play the role of Princess Kiellini without making a mistake.
Regina's private maid silently visited Simone, who was briefly explaining what to learn tomorrow.
“Madam, Lady Regina is asking you to pass by the separate house.”
“Regina?”
“Yes, she wants you to visit her, ma’am.” Regina's maid said, pointing lightly at Juliet as if she didn't want to call her ma'am.
Simone nodded and her sigh came out without realizing it.
“Okay.
Tell her we will visit her as soon as class is over,” Simone said to Regina’s maid.
Simone replied: “Don’t disturb us and stay away.”
“She said you should come now.”
“She doesn’t know what the situation is now, or even if I’m going to meet a guest, but she said I should go now?”
Although Simone was so upset, the maid just repeated the same words.
“Yes.
My lady has asked you to visit her in the separate house now.”
Simone's palm hit the table.
She knew the child's selfish behavior from the beginning, but currently she felt it was strangely unpleasant.
However, even though she was an aunt who had taken care of her since she was a child, Simone could not disobey Regina.
The real power in the Duke's mansion in Tília's territory lay not in Simone, who was replacing the hostess, but in Regina, who was sick and could die at any moment.
When she thought about it, she realized that she didn't need to worry about useless things.
Simone stood up straight from her seat.
“Follow me.” After instructing Juliet, she left the room to take a carriage to reach the annex.
* * * * *
"Come here.The freshly picked laya tea leaves arrived today.
Since you like tea a lot, I asked her to bring you here.
Please sit here.”
Regina wore an inner dress and a thin shawl that reached her wrists despite the summer heat, and looked worse than before.
Juliet bent her knees and bowed politely to Regina, who refused to look at her.
Regina poured tea into Simone's teacup without acknowledging Juliet's greeting.
“You have worked so hard to cover the tracks of a dirty bastard.
It’s bearable to see how she says hello.”
“Luckily, she learned basic etiquette and dance when she was a child.
She is intelligent and has a good learning ability.”
Regina nodded at Simone's response.
“This is a relief.
But I can't help but feel uncomfortable.
Because every action, every mistake, every word she shows in Dublin is in my name.”
The maids quickly pulled Juliet to her side, while Regina made an irritated gesture.
“You really fit in.
Everyone has their own place.
Learning and studying aristocratic ways does not make you a noble.
Auntie, look.
Regina choked for a moment, after laughing happily, as if it was funny.
His body couldn't keep up with the sudden change in mood.
In the past, she would be surprised and immediately run over to check Regina's condition, but Simone just said, “Don't you know that it's not good for your body to be so excited?
Be careful.”
Regina barely calmed down and when she saw Simone pick up the cup and sip the tea after offering emotionless comfort, she asked: “You must be feeling bad.
You’ve been feeling bad since I blamed this girl, haven’t you?”
"It's not that.
It is a fact that she is an illegitimate child and worked as a maid not long ago.
There’s no reason I shouldn’t be feeling good.”
“Then why are you so upset?”
“I had a lot of work to do, but I was nervous for a while because it felt like I was wasting my afternoon.
Leave it there."
"I understand.
I shouldn’t invite my aunt to have a cup of tea at any time like before, but I forgot.”
Regina clearly revealed that she was in a bad mood.
Simone sighed and said softly, “I feel uncomfortable just thinking about how horrible things will be if this fails.
How much attention should people pay to Princess Kiellini, who has never been seen before?
I can't sleep these days because I think if this girl makes one mistake, everything will be over.”
“This shouldn't happen.
My aunt won’t fail, right?”
Regina's childishness, which appeared every time she needed it, suddenly seemed disgusting.
Simone shook her head in surprise.
‘What am I thinking now?… I think I’ve been really nervous lately.’
Simone got up from her seat and said, “I have to go.
Like you said, it's a long way to go before I get the dirt off her being a bastard and a maid.
I liked the tea.
I think the smell is richer this year.”
Regina's eyes were happy with Simone's words.
“Is this true?
If I mix it with any bitter or sour tea, I can soften them with its flavor.
This new cultivation method is quite effective.”
Regina showed great interest in growing and blending tea leaves, the family business.
Simone clicked her tongue, because it was the same with Duke Kiellini.
Thinking back, however, it was only when Regina's mother, Katrina, began to fall ill that the Duke became interested in growing tea leaves.
Regina's interest in cultivating tea leaves, effectiveness, and the blending techniques she learned from her father may be compensation for her weakness.
It was a tea business passed down from generation to generation, and the Linden territory was the highest quality tea leaf production site on the continent.
Simone wasn't interested in that, so she thought they were just amazing.
“I will send you a combination of scents that you will like.
This tea will work a little better for your headache.”
Regina's friendly look relieved Simone a little when she saw the return of the niece she knew.
Sa-chan
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