The incident in the Marquisate of Rosan became rumored not only in social circles, but in some media.
The main character of the story was Miraila and not anyone else.
The emperor's lover abused her daughter and refused to have her married to maintain her wealth.
The story is a mixture of three scandals: beauty, wealth, and violence. It couldn't be boring because there was even a little romance and politics sprinkled on it.
The rumors flared up as the papers published a story from a man who worked as an employee in Marquisate of Rosan.
This made Cedric a hero who saved people on two different occasions. One of them was saving his poor lover.
And that girl would now be the Marchioness of Rosan and also marry him.
People also paid attention to how the emperor would respond.
Neither side was convinced that this would diminish Miraila's favor.
The emperor's attitude of Miraila was similar to caring for a mean cat where it would sometimes get angry or act terribly.
However, no matter what she did, he did not get angry for long. He would smile bitterly, hug her and say, 'it can't be helped because she's a foolish woman.'
But Artizea had a different problem.
Many people speculated that Artizea made a disturbance by causing a scandal with Miraila.
The emperor didn't. He simply responded to Cedric's petition letter in a civil manner.
The petition letter was about Cedric's request for permission to become the guardian for Lady Rosan as her fiancé.
The letter didn't even mention Miraila a bit. There was no story about the fight between Miraila and Artizea.
Originally, it was the parents who represented the legal authority of the young successor before marriage.
So, originally, it was impossible for him to be his fiancée's guardian while her mother was alive.
However, the emperor stamped a seal on the document that allowed the guardianship without saying anything.
And in a personal position, he spoke with an air of pity on Artizea.
"Tia is a kind and timid child. She's very filial. If Miraila gave her a little sweetness, she would have paid her back ten or twenty times. It's totally different from the kids I've been hoping for these days. How could you not be shocked to treat that little girl like that? Miraila did too much."
And this is what he said about Miraila.
"Miraila has a hot temper, so if she gets angry, she can't see what's in front of her. But, it's all my fault. If I really treated Tia like a daughter, she wouldn't have gone so far. Even though she said that there was no need for that, I guess the misunderstanding between the mother and the daughter has led to this."
This wasn't a reaction he had in public, but an intimate thought that he confessed while with his daughter, Countess Eunice.
[Lady Rosan,
When Father said that the Lady was weak, I almost said no.
However, I did that because it would be a favor for the Lady who didn't say anything. I believe this has been a reward for your last advice.
Father said that the Lady is still young, but one day she will be able to understand the sincerity of Madame Rosan's feelings.
He pitied both of them, and was rather angry with Lawrence. He failed to mediate between Lady and the Madame and allowed the situation to escalate.
There is something I would like to add to that as well, but I will save it for the day when I meet the Lady someday.
Anyway, Madame Rosan did something stupid. Had this not happened, Cedric would not have advocated to manage the estate and property of the Marquisate of Rosan.
After being scolded for Count Eisen's troubles, Lawrence has been out of sight for a while. Did he go back to the capital?
After scolding Lawrence, Father has shown me and my children a deeper and more genuine affection than ever before.
If I hadn't come to the separate palace because I didn't like Madame Rosan, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to do so.
A few days ago, my husband even gave me the permission to fish, which I have been really wanting to do. I was very surprised and happy because I had not been allowed to do so for three years.
too.... They'll continue to do so. I'll just take the safe and my belongings, and keep the mansion as it is. So are the employees. I can't keep my family out."
"Tia, I don't think there is a need for that. Lawrence has enough wealth….."
"They have to stay where they are now."
Artizea prevented Cedric from even commenting. With her index finger on his lips, she lifted the corner of her mouth and laughed.
"I think I know now that when you laugh like that, it's when you're having scary thoughts."
Cedric sighed.
"You can't overdo it. You understand?"
"Yes, I know."
"If something happens or is likely to happen, please discuss it with me."
"I know that too."
Artizea replied with a smile.
Then the maid knocked on the door and carefully raised her head.
"Lady Artizea."
"Hmm?"
"Master Lawrence has come. He's waiting in the parlor."
The maid's face was pale.
Cedric stood up. Artizea grabbed his sleeve.
"I want to meet him alone."
"Tia."
"It's okay. It's not a big deal. I'll shout if something happens."
Cedric looked at her with an anxious face. Artizea smiled.
She left Cedric and stepped outside. Alice, who was waiting after leaving the room, hurriedly followed.
"Lady, what are you going to do? Master Lawrence is here…"
"I expected we'd meet. Don't worry."
"Look at the mirror, Milady. I'll fix your makeup."
Artizea hesitated for a moment.
She had light makeup on her face. It was to make the scars and bruises look lighter.
"Don't do that, bring a wet towel."
"What?"
"I have to wipe the makeup off."
"Yes."
Alice replied with a tight, nervous face, and hastily left the hall.
Artizea returned to her room with slow steps.
Soon Alice brought a bowl of hot water and a towel.
Alice soaked a towel in water and handed it over to Artizea. Artizea covered her face with the towel.
She wiped it off once and then again, working hard to wash her face. And again, looking in the mirror, she meticulously wiped the makeup.
There was no girl with a spring face in the mirror.
In the past, the appearance of her in her mind was similar to a skinny witch with white hair.
The bones on the back of her hands were ugly and her complexion was pale. She looked like death.
Returning to the past, she learned that for the first time that she had red cheeks.
Sometimes she looked in the mirror and she was surprised by how beautiful she looked. The goddess of the underworld said she put on her youth by putting on makeup, so she believed that to be true.
However, she was now completely back in the past.
Artizea smiled at the familiar person in the mirror.
After all, it must be this face she wears when facing Lawrence.