Chapter 235. Conditions for a great government book
2022.05.03.
First condition face.
‘pass.’
It passed without measure.
Deverill’s wife possessed an aesthetic sense to the extent that she weighed the previous emperor and the Marquis of Gardenia, who was praised as the most handsome of the time.
Even in the eyes of such a wife, Count Aidan Aserad’s appearance was flawless.
If being too handsome is a flaw, is it a flaw?
With a new feeling, Mrs. Deverill took a closer look at Aidan’s face.
Black hair like a thread made of the darkest colors and white skin in contrast. Under the hair covering her forehead, her eyes, redder than ruby, clearly showed her presence.
It was an overly unrealistic look.
Compared to other youngsiks of the same age, he was taller, so the difference was even more stark when he stood behind the emperor, who was shorter than his peers.
‘You’ve grown well.’
The only thing that caught on was those indifferent eyes, as if detached from everything in the world.
‘Was Emily like that? Handsome guys pay for their faces.’
So, among the conditions for Emily’s husband, there was an item that said, “You must not be good-looking.”
But Mrs. Deverill didn’t think so.
‘Wouldn’t it be nice to have a good-looking face?’
Better to be handsome than ugly Even if you pay for your face, what will you do?
On both sides of the emperor, Emperor Sang Hwang and Oscar were holding on.
If he sold his other eye, his life would not be perfect.
Moreover, she had no memory of seeing or hearing that Count Aserad was interested in anyone other than the emperor.
After completing her observation, Mrs. Deverill volunteered for guidance.
“I have prepared desserts because His Majesty said that he would personally visit this place. Please come in.”
“It was a sudden visit, but I’m glad you welcomed me like this. Can I just say hello to Debbie and leave?”
Mrs. Devellel was taken aback by the unexpected question.
“…of course, Your Majesty.”
Debbie. It’s been a long time since Mrs. Deverill’s dog and only family member left. Debbie was still Mrs. Deverill’s sore finger.
When she gets hit by her daily routine, she even forgets Debbie’s existence for a while, but every time Mabel stops by the mansion, she visits Debbie’s grave.
‘A thoughtful person.’
Even when I was young and now that I have grown up.
After stopping by the grave, Mabel arrived at the tea table prepared by Mrs. Deverill. The table was full of her favorite sweet desserts.
Then Mabel suddenly felt a sense of incongruity.
‘huh? Why are there so many chairs?’
Scared to feel that question, Mrs. Devellel looked behind Mabel with a light smile on her face.
“Today, I wanted to have a chat with many people, so I told you to prepare more chairs. Would it be all right for His Majesty’s two escorts to accompany us?”
“sure.”
With Mabel’s permission, Aidan and Enrique sat on either side of her. Mrs. Deverill’s eyes were sharp enough to pierce Aidan.
‘Even though I cut off ties with the imperial family, I have to take care of this now that there are no proper adults in the imperial family.’
Mrs. Deverill was overcome with a sense of mission.
Esteban, Hwang Sang-jae, has long been treated as an inappropriate adult.
Noticing that gaze, Mabel trembled with unknown anxiety.
‘Why do you keep looking at Aidan?’
Mabel remembered that Mrs. Devellel had never taken an interest in Aidan.
Aidan is also not the type to talk to others first, so they run into each other often, but the two have never talked.
I was worried that Aidan might have had an accident without my knowledge, but first of all, I pretended not to know and told him the purpose of the visit.
“I heard from Duke Javier that your wife has many rare treasures in the world.”
“I am collecting it, but it is just a small entertainment for the old people. Most of them are things that have been passed down through the family.”
While talking leisurely, Mrs. Deverill did not stop observing Aidan.
‘It’s mainly His Majesty.’
Even now, when they arrived at the mansion and sat down at the table to talk, Aidan’s nerves were focused exclusively on Mabel.
Mabel’s eyes only stayed on the dessert in front of me for a split second, but I noticed it and pushed it in front of her.
Even while Mabel was drinking tea, he did not touch the teacup and paid attention to Mabel’s behavior.
Accidentally, Mabel almost lost the teacup, so she quickly snatched it. It was an impossible reflex if he hadn’t kept watching.
“Thanks Aidan.”
nod
At Mabel’s glance, he backed off neatly, without showing condescension or scolding.
‘I’m sure I understand the subject.’
She could have become arrogant and nag at the fact that she was the emperor’s lover, but she didn’t.
It was undeniable that her feelings for the emperor were sincere.
‘Not bad.’
It was Mrs. Deverill’s assessment of Aidan.
But if there’s one thing that catches my eye, is there another person like that?
‘Poor thing. You’re being helplessly swayed by emotions you can’t even get out of.’
It was another escort, Enrique.
I couldn’t help but feel sorry for him as he tried to stare straight ahead in order not to reveal his feelings.
Do you know that it is rather sad to pretend that nothing is wrong even though your heart is hurting?
Mabel, who cared too much, was rather unaware of the two men’s struggles.
the conversation continued. Mrs. Deverill hinted at her rhyme.
“Do you have any treasures that interest you?”
“I became interested in a specific era, not a specific treasure. Are there any ancient artifacts in your wife’s possession that are from 500 years ago?”
“Speaking of 500 years ago…”
“It was during the reign of Emperor Aktaon the Great.”
Since Julius III was the lord of Devlin, it was appropriate to contact the emperor of Ermano to find relics in Ermano.
“Let’s try to find one. I have a vague memory of having the armor of Actaon the Great.”
Since Mabel is interested in various fields, Mrs. Deverill thought that this interest was the history of 500 years ago, so she passed on without hesitation.
She ordered a servant to find the collection book.
It was a time when I was quietly enjoying tea time while waiting for the servant.
“Count Aserad.”
“…!”
It was Mabel, not Aidan, who was surprised by Mrs. Deverill’s sudden question.
Mabel’s eyes widened greatly.
‘I can’t scream!’
Mabel was familiar with Aidan’s personality. He never spoke highly of anyone but himself.
Not to mention, even Esteban, the emperor, was not polite, so there was no way she would suddenly raise her voice by saying that she was Deverill’s wife.
Respect for the elderly? It was funny.
‘Aidan is older…’
Even God!
“why-.”
chin.
Before Aidan could speak, Mabel covered his mouth with one hand.
“I have a cold! Earl Aserad is unable to speak due to a severe sore throat!”
“You mean you caught a cold even though it was such a warm day?”
“Contrary to how Count Aserard looks, his health is not good.”
Ha ha ha ha ha.
Cunning lies you can see.
Mrs. Deverill laughed and put the teacup to her lips.
‘Even His Majesty is aware of that dog-like personality.’
A hunting dog that obeys only its master.
It wasn’t bad if you look at the conditions of the state.
Word circulated that he was the son of Abelardo’s God King, but there was no relationship on paper, so he couldn’t threaten the emperor’s authority.
‘It’s not bad as a government letter.’
At last Mrs. Deverill came to a conclusion.
I could just watch.
Before long, a servant came to the encyclopedia. There are a total of 20 relics from the time of Emperor Aktaon’s reign written there.
Mabel’s eyes twinkled.
Mrs. Deverill asked with a low laugh.
“Do you need an artifact?”
“yes!”
“I just can’t give.”
I didn’t think it was worth it at all. But Mrs. Devellil also had circumstances in which she could not back down.
“I have but one request.”
At his wife’s words, Mabel nodded sternly.
‘I’m ready to accept any condition.’
I have already made a firm commitment. Mabel waited nervously for Mrs. Devellll’s words.
Mrs. Deverill spoke of a long-cherished wish.
“Could you call me grandma just once?”
“…yes?”
blink blink
Mabel blinked.
Mrs. Deverill looked away embarrassedly and added an excuse.
“I know that I am making an impious request to Your Majesty.”
“It is disrespectful. Jim doesn’t think so.”
Mabel waved her hand in denial. Mrs. Deverill suddenly recalled her past life.
“There are often regrets after living this much. If I hadn’t made that choice in the past, what would my life be like now? One of them was a child.”
Mrs. Deverill laughed bitterly.
I didn’t know it in the past, but as time passed, the loneliness grew.
The time left alone was too long. If someone is by my side, will this futile feeling disappear?
After Debbie, the only family member left, her loneliness deepened day by day.
“If I had children, I would have had granddaughters. It’s not like I’m guarding the mansion alone.”
“grandma!”
Mrs. Deverill’s eyes widened.
It was because it was a rude request, so there was no expectation that the emperor would honor it.
But Mabel held onto Mrs. Deverill’s hand without hesitation.
“Then do this. I’m not a burden in this mansion, but I’m the granddaughter of my grandmother.”
Mrs. Devellel couldn’t help but laugh at the bright smile.
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“Count Aserad.”
Aidan stopped walking at the name of Mrs. Deverill. Mabel, who had been walking ahead, was on her way to the carriage, fortunately not noticing that Aidan had stopped.
She gave a request to the amazingly beautiful young man.
“Please take good care of Your Majesty.”
“I will take care of it.”
“…”
When she heard Aidan’s personality in front of her face, Mrs. Deverill felt an indescribable emotion.
Mrs. Deverill turned coldly and smiled at Aidan’s prominent back of his head as he quickly disappeared.
‘Should I object…’
***
Gardenia Mansion that afternoon.
The Marquis of Gardenia received a letter from Madame Deverill out of the blue.
“hmm. Did something happen?”
They weren’t friendly enough to exchange letters, but I felt somewhat concerned. Besides, Mrs. Devellil might have had some unsavory things by being alone.
After opening the correspondence, the Marquis of Gardenia became pale, and soon her hands began to tremble.
[Do you know that Marquis? Today, His Majesty the Emperor stopped by the mansion to have a chat. But His Majesty calls me ‘Grandma’.]
“grandma? Grandma…?!”
Huh true!
I was full of spirits.
Of course, considering the fact that she was the empress of the previous emperor, it was not too strange to call her grandmother.
but that’s not it though
The Marquis of Gardenia, unable to calm down her excitement, heard through her aide the details of why Mabel had visited Mrs. Deverill’s mansion today.
“It is said that he presented the family relics in his possession to His Majesty the Emperor.”
“her. That senile woman is trying to buy His Majesty’s favor with a bribe! Getting nasty!”
The Marquis of Gardenia, who had burst into anger in indignation, was soon stunned and sat helplessly in her chair.
“Why didn’t you find this old lady… why is that old woman… why is His Majesty so cruel?”
The Marquis of Gardenia, embittered and depressed, shut herself in her office.
“Hello!”
“Yes sir. What are you doing!”
An aide came to the Marquis of Gardenia’s unholy order. The Marquis glared at him with burning eyes.
“…Which artifact are you looking for?”
“yes…?”
The Marquis of Gardenia certainly did that less than an hour ago.
They say they are trying to buy the emperor’s favor with a nasty and dirty trick.
The Marquis of Gardenia was trying to do that ‘low and dirty trick’.
“It is said to be a relic from 500 years ago. During the reign of Aktaon the Great-.”
“Collect all the relics from the days of the Great Emperor, who have been searching through all the reports, including the mansion and the castle of the territory!”
At the command of the Marquis of Gardenia, the capital’s mansion as well as the manor castle were turned upside down.
he burned his will
She had no intention of losing her love for her granddaughter to anyone, let alone the Countess Deverill.
So this is what happened…
‘I will show you the end of the bribe.’
