The Happy Ending Love Story

More Than Love, This Is Destiny #13 (END)

Who would have thought if the tea party that is generally attended by women is now attended by men as well. Duke Osbern invited the vassal ruling couple to come for tea at his mansion in order to introduce Duchess Osbern. Just introducing in the intenal the followers not on the imperial social stage. The event was closed. There were about 50 couples invited, the followers of the northern and western regions were invited without exception, while for other regions Ares only invited some high-ranking rulers. If their husband or wife is dead they can bring a child or a close relative. The invitation to enter the Osbern mansion only applies to two people.

The table is neatly arranged and made in such a way that anyone who sits can see the front stage freely. There were two large and comfortable seats for the Duke and Duchess to sit in. The maids mobilized heavily for this event. Theia was not involved at all. All taken care of by the butler. Theia who is not feeling well just sees everyone working trying to help but Ares is furious. Not to Theia but to the servants for letting the Duchess work. As a result the servants suffered twice as much.

Finally Theia just looked and was anxious about the meeting to be held in a moment. Ares said everything would be fine because he would always be by his side. Theia herself was not confident. Theia was afraid of humiliating Duke Osbern because of her origin.

The day of the banquet finally came. From early morning to noon, the train lined up neatly to enter the Osbern mansion. The knights stand guard at the entrance. They make sure that no one is suspicious like hiding a sword or poison.

The hall is full of people. Their seats were arranged in such a way. Tea parties that are a habit of women can now be enjoyed by men. Later this will become a new habit in the north.

In the early stages of the banquet served tea and snacks of various types. Just a dry snack as a snack for guests as they wait for the Duke and Duchess pair to arrive.

The hall door opens. Everyone stand up. Two people wearing beautiful clothes came inside. The Duke and Duchess Orbern were announced to be entering the hall. Everyone in the audience saluted. The Duke entered with the Duchess's hand like a child who did not want to be away from her mother. Even though everyone is down everyone is doing the same thing: stealing glances.

The anticipated Duchess Osbern is in sight. The slender-bodied woman wearing a sky blue color dress looks shining. Her face was adorned with thin makeup and her hair was neatly tied wedged in a sparkling white font. The thing that attracted the most attention was the Duchess' belly, the dress the Duchess wore accentuating the sides of her chest and abdomen. Dress with a conventional cut, round neckline just above the breast with long arms covered with translucent cloth. In the abdomen there is a ribbon belt that gives the impression of a chest and a filled stomach. The length of the dress fell to the floor. When the Duchess stepped in a swipe the dress sounded. That is the characteristic of dresses made with high quality materials.

Pregnancy in Bylona tends to be covered because many noble women do not like the changes in their body shape. The noble lady Bylona should look like a doll with a slender body. So most when pregnant they choose to use clothes without a belt so as not to accentuate the large stomach and drastic changes in body shape. Sometimes there is also a hiatus from social association to cover her pregnant body.

But that habit is disputed today. The duchess wearing a belt did not look wrong at all. Even the Duchess with the dress that women hated when they were pregnant pointed to her strong existence. The Duchess' big belly is like vanity. It was as if she was telling everyone she loved her husband so much. The proof is her pregnancy. She was pregnant with her husband's child.

The women were stunned and the men were enchanted. Duchess's beauty is like magic. The woman who was shy and hiding behind her husband's shoulders turned everyone's eyes away. How wonderful. It was like watching a walking artwork.

The Duke is no less charming than the Duchess. The Duke's extraordinary appearance was already a common subject. So those who came focused their attention on the Duchess.

"Ehem..." Ares cleared his throat. He saw everyone standing like a statue with a look at Theia.

"Welcome Your Highness the Duke and Duchess." The guests immediately saluted after they came to their senses from the daydream.

"Please sit down." Ares. He helped Theia sit down and then he sat down.

Again the habits of the nobility were violated. Men are far superior to women according to Bylona's law. So the procedure for sitting at the banquet is arranged. Men are welcome to sit first after that women. But it was only the Duchess who sat down first. Duke looked indifferent. No one dared to comment.

"Thank you for attending today's meeting. Today I want to introduce my wife to the followers." Ares. His hand did not escape from Theia's.

"You all know the bloody incident at Cashlax, that's when I met my wife. We fell in love and got married." Ares looked at Theia as she spoke. Smile rises.

Everyone is silent. Men who are considered to be of high standing have high dignity in Bylona. An advance declaration of affection for their lover or wife is considered to lower their honor. I don't know how many social laws Duke Osbern violated today. No one is demanding. They are now open minded. Things that are considered wrong can be a good truth in view.

"Meet me Theia Osbern. Thank you very much for coming and welcoming me. I'm so happy to meet everyone."

Theia got up and started talking. They greeted the present with sparkling eyes and a blazing smile. The focus is now on the Duchess standing.

"Please enjoy our banquet."

When the Duchess finished her speech the waiters came in and served the main course. Empty glasses are filled. The tea served is red rose tea which gives a calming effect. The main dish is Strowberry chessecake.

When the main meal is finished. Additional dishes are being served. Unlike the previous dish, this additional menu is a roll of paper tied with a red ribbon. Everyone is surprised. One by one they opened the scroll and began to read the contents. The shocked expression looks where.

"The document is a thank you and a request to look after my wife in the future. Each one has got the same portion." Ares.

Documents held by the heads of families are documents of ownership of the territory in their respective names. After the western territories officially became the property of Duke Osbern, their land became redundant. Ares decides to give it to them as a bribe attempt to secure his wife's position in the future. The expansion of the territory was largely from the west. Of course it does not detract from the property of the ruler of the west. Instead, their land increased.

"Thank you Your Majesty. We promised to keep the Duchess and be loyal to Duke Osbern."

Cheers rang out and boisterous sounds rang out. Everyone praised the Duke's generosity and the Duchess' beauty. Those who came were unaware that they were being tied to his neck by Ares. This may be a bribe but it is also an attempt to curb the subordinates from hurting the Duchess and their child later.

Today's meeting declared that if anyone dared to harm the Duchess, Duke Osbern would stand behind her.

Five months later a baby girl was born in the Osbern mansion. The baby was named Irene Rose Osbern. On the day of his birth, all the slaves in Osbern's territory were freed. Slavery outlawed. For those who had slaves previously were compensated directly by Duke Osbern.

Three years later a second baby was born in the Osbern mansion. The baby is a boy. He was named Ilyos Khai Osbern. On the day of his birth all the followers were invited to the Osbern mansion. The newborn baby was immediately crowned as the successor to Duke Osbern in front of the followers.

The love story of the Duke and Duchess Osbern became a byword throughout Bylona. The Duchess became a symbol of beauty, elegance and affection this century in Bylona. The Duchess, who rarely appears on the social stage, added to her popularity. Meeting with Duchess Osbern is worth showcasing.

Who would have thought it was an attempt made by a husband to protect his beloved wife.

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