The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 79

Carlisle and Elena's marriage was quickly announced. Sullivan desperately wanted his son to get married as soon as possible, and Alphord, Elena's father, had no complaints since he had already made his decision. There was no movement from the Queen's palace, so the couple's wedding preparations went smoothly.

Elena was determined to hold the wedding as soon as possible, but there was a pile of documents to be dealt with. After the official announcement, Mirabelle was the first to come to congratulate him.

"Yeah! Brothers! Congratulations!"

Elena's heart warmed up when she saw her sister.

"Thank you, Mirabelle. ”

"I suspect you may be getting married, but I didn't expect it to happen so soon. ”

“I guess I was in a hurry because I was late for my age. ”

"Yes, come to think of it, the Crown Prince also got married late. ”

Elena felt pain in her chest because of that unexpected remark. At home and abroad, many noble families refused to match their daughters to Carlisle because of the ominous prophecy. Mirabelle knew nothing about it, and was of course suspicious. Elena awkwardly tried to explain.

"Well, it's because–"

"You two must be destined!"

"What?"

"She's not married because she hasn't met you. Your love is truly destined! ”

Mirabelle clapped her hands, drunk by her fantasies, and Elena heaved a sigh of relief.

It wasn't true love, but she and Carlisle had a connection. He met her as a child without even realizing it, and she was the best card Elena could choose. He's the perfect couple. If there really was a strand of fate connected to her finger, it would have been with Carlisle.

But he didn't know if it was a thread of love.

"Are you talking about marriage when you went to see the Emperor?"

"Yes . We talked at dinner, but I believe most of the arrangements will be taken care of after Dad meets him. Although I didn't know the wedding announcement was going to happen today. ”

While the exact content of Sullivan and Alphord's conversation was unknown to him, he was sure they had a lot to talk about regarding marriage with the Imperial Family.

Then there's the question of dowry. In marriages among the nobility, it is expected that the bride's family will give the groom a certain wealth. The richer the family was, the more inheritance they received from their relatives, allowing them to carry money, precious metals, land, and slaves. The groom is usually looking for a woman who can add to his wealth, and the bride is also looking for a family that can match the amount she paid. This led to many politically wise marriages in noble societies. As a result, the reality is that a large dowry is necessary for a woman to marry a man of high status, except in unusual cases.

Carlisle was the crown prince, and Elena was dizzy how much dowry to pay to the Imperial Family. Mirabelle was also very aware of the noble culture of marriage, and she was also worried about her sister.

“You must be busy having to prepare everything. What should I do first? Can I help you? ”

"I don't even know where to start .. Maybe we should hire more people to work in the mansion for now. ”

"Work?"

“I'm sure we'll be very busy once the wedding preparations start in earnest, and we won't have enough people to work at Blaise's house then. ”

“It takes more time and money to bring the maids from the south. It would be better to hire short-term workers. ”

"Well, why don't I hand it over to you and the butler?"

"of course! That's so easy! "

Mirabelle nodded enthusiastically.

After they returned from the palace, Mirabelle looked grim for a few days, but now Elena was relieved that her sister seemed to have regained her bright mood.

"Then have the butler place an ad to work at the mansion. ”

"I understand . Don't worry, I will personally interview candidates and recruit people who will do a good job. ”

"Yes, I believe you. Thank you . ”

Mirabelle replied with a beaming, and then something appeared in her mind.

"I understand that while everything else matters, what about the wedding dress?"

"Good . ”

While the wedding was not the great event of the century, it was still the day she would become the bride for Crown Prince Carlisle. He could never look shabby in the eyes of others. In addition, marriage could be seen as a way to complete the prophecy, but Elena never intended to become a puppet crown princess. That's not what he wants, so it's important to show as much harmony as possible with Carlisle. Once he officially entered the palace, he would definitely use his strength.

Mirabelle thought for a moment before finally speaking.

“Do you remember Anco's tailor? Let's start with Mrs Mitchell. There will be a lot of competition to make your wedding dress, so let's consult this together and decide. ”

"I will leave it entirely to you to choose my wedding dress. ”

"What's? I'm not even an expert .. I'm just doing my best to help you. ”

While Mirabelle looked hesitant, her eyes were full of fighting spirit. The scene was so adorable that Elena could not help but smile. He trusted Mirabelle more than anyone else.

Then the busy wedding preparations continued.

"I've met you at a jewelry store in the south, ma'am. ”

Elena found herself kneeling in work, not just because of the wedding preparations, but in completing all the paperwork for House Blaise. Once Elena gets married, the household management will fall into Mirabelle's hands. Although Elena started to prepare the down payment, she became very nervous after the wedding date was set. She wanted to solve every single problem so that Mirabelle could smoothly take over without any difficulty, and of course Elena was driven to work too hard. As usual, she is at the table approving some documents when–

Tak–

There was a faint sound from the window. When Elena turned around, she saw a face she did not expect.

It's Kuhn. He entered the room with a dry expression as usual. He would never have expected her to be injured from her current appearance. His movements seemed a little awkward as if he had yet to fully recover, but he looked quite healthy.

He almost asked if she was okay, but he remembered that he should not have known she was hurt. Elena looked at him innocently.

“I haven't tied a handkerchief. What's wrong?"

"The general asked me to let you know that the place of the wedding has been decided. ”

"She can send messages through official means …"

The question of why Kuhn came here even though his wounds remained in his mouth, but even though he did not ask, he answered naturally.

"I don't know. He just told me to tell you as soon as possible. ”

Maybe Carlisle deliberately sent Kuhn to show her that she was okay. However, he felt that Kuhn could rest a little longer, and there was no reason for him to return so quickly. Unfortunately Elena couldn't even tell him that.

"I understand . Where's the wedding venue? "

"I guess it would have been a public wedding if it hadn't been held in the palace. ”

"Yes . This is the will of the Emperor. ”

Even if the Crown Prince's wedding was to be held in the Imperial Palace, there would still be a large gathering of nobles and delegates from the nearby kingdoms to celebrate the occasion. However, an open marriage will attract more people.

“Emperor likes large plates. '

More and more guests meant a greater burden in planning the wedding, but it was impossible for him to turn it down. Traditionally, the groom's family decides the wedding venue.

"I saw . I'll count it. ”

She had another headache in deciding how to decorate Bellouet Square, but that could be considered later. Elena pressed her fingers against her temple out of habit, then looked at Kuhn and spoke again.

"Did he say anything else? When I was in the Crown Prince's palace I asked him about something. ”

"What do you mean?"

“I heard that some men broke into my sister's room when we stayed in the palace. ”

"…!"

Kuhn's shoulders gasped when she heard Elena's words. Elena noticed this unusual behavior, but it was so quick that she might have misjudged it.

"I asked her to find out about the people from the Empress' palace who had entered Mirabelle's room. Is there any information about that? "

"… Can I ask why you want to know?"

It was impolite to ask about the order, but Elena decided that it was within acceptable limits and replied.

"I wasn't there for Mirabelle when they came in. I'm a big sister, and I can't let that pass you by. I will give them the appropriate punishment. ”

Kuhn hesitated as usual for a moment, then continued.

"Did you hear anything else from your brother that day?"

It was a question he did not expect. He replied with a curious expression on his face.

"What do you mean?"

“I mean, if I knew what the situation was like, it would make it easier to find them. ”

“Fortunately, nothing is too serious. I don't think he dressed properly when they came. That's it . ”

"…I saw . ”

Kuhn replied with an enigmatic expression on her face. Elena did not intend to easily forgive the culprits, and she spoke up again.

"Although so, it's rude to interrupt in a woman's room. I don't want this to happen again, so please investigate as soon as possible. ”

"understandable. I'll check it out soon and report back to you. ”

Somehow, Elena felt Kuhn's tone sharper than usual, but she nodded her head without thinking about it too deeply. Kuhn bowed to Elena, as they both had to work.

“I'll go. ”

"Yes . Good health for you .. and be careful. ”

Elena's words made her a little suspicious, but she didn't think too much about it either.

"Thank you . Then…"

As usual, Kuhn came out through the window. He watched her disappear, then turned his head to the scattered paper on his desk.

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Kuhn crept on the roof of Blaise's house, trying to silence her footsteps as usual. Normally he would move faster, but his injuries had yet to fully recover.

That was .

Some of Blaise's knights began to approach towards Kuhn.

"…Oh no . ”

He won't be fast enough to leave the perimeter, and Kuhn quickly sneaks through the window and into a room where no one will feel his presence. The knights made their rounds around the mansion, and as long as he waited a little longer they would move forward.

As Kuhn was waiting, a complete unexpected voice spoke from a nearby room.

"Is this the first person to apply for a position?"

"Yes, Young Miss. She has experience working in jewelry stores. ”

Kuhn was pulled towards the sound. He peered through the open crack in the door and saw Mirabelle talking to the butler, Michael. Kuhn recalled the words Mirabelle had said to her in the palace.

– Please .. let me see you once again. When you're okay, come see me. My name is Mirabelle Blaise.

It was as if he promised to wait forever for her. Perhaps that was why he sometimes thought of those memories as he recovered. But now, Mirabelle was in a bright mood as usual, as if what had happened before were all dreams.

'You said you'd wait for me …'

Mirabelle's expression was as if she had forgotten about it. But it's fine. There was no plan for him to appear in front of her. In the future he will not notice it, and Kuhn will only see it for himself.

Kuhn silently watched Mirabelle's smiling face a little longer, then quietly disappeared from where she had entered. There was no sign that he had ever been there, except for a gentle breeze coming through the window.

Unaware of Kuhn's presence, Mirabelle and Michael continue to interview job candidates for the mansion.

"Have we met before? What's your name again? ”

The question was answered by the smiling man standing before the two.

"I've met you at a jewelry store in the south, ma'am. ”

He was the man who had met Elena and Mirabelle. He first tracked the beaded ring to Elena, and now he has a new order from Paveluc to watch over her.