The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 80

The social scene was dominated by gossip about Carlisle and Elena's wedding announcement. There used to be all sorts of dark rumors about Carlisle's time on the battlefield, but now he has attracted the interest of many young women since his performance at the dance. From her affair with Elena to the sudden announcement of her marriage, public attention is intensely focused on all the dramatic developments.

Aside from the massive public exposure, there were many small occurrences in the capital as well. Helen, for example, who was almost left to dust, suddenly ascended as the Empress's hostess.

Now, Margaret is now visiting Blaise's house.

“I heard about your wedding, Mrs Blaise. Congratuations. ”

"Thank you . Because of your help at the party I was able to silence the rumors spread by Lady Selby. ”

Margaret was embarrassed by Elena's humble gratitude.

“Oh, it's not because of me. The moment the Crown Prince appeared with the head of the nobility that everyone had no choice. ”

Although Margaret was nearly frightened to death at the time, she couldn't help but notice Carlisle's intense aura of charisma about her.

"At first I thought the Crown Prince was scary, but when I looked back .. I guess he did everything for you, Mrs Blaise. I envy you are so loved. ”

"Thank you . You will be loved even more by your husband. ”

Margaret smiled shyly at Elena's warm words. Ever since the party, Elena and Margaret exchanged letters and grew more and more familiar. There were many things Margaret had to say, but she had to talk about the most important now.

“Are you busy preparing for the wedding? I came here because of what I heard about Lady Selby. Do you know about her appointment as the Queen's in-waiting woman? "

“Yes, I just found out. ”

"I wonder why the Empress will have Lady Selby by her side. ”

Elena was also concerned about Helen's next plan. It must have been Lady Selby who saw Mirabelle on the train as they went to the palace.

And if the Empress and Helen really met, what would they talk about? Elena could not let go of her anxiety.

"I've never met the Empress formally, but somehow I have a feeling of fear. '

He was already on guard after Carlisle warned him about the Queen. But even without it, he knew his relationship with the Empress was already troubled for some reason.

"Are you planning to go back south?"

"Yes . I don't mind staying in the capital, but there's not much I can do here. I'm thinking of returning after your wedding. ”

The South was not entirely comfortable for Margaret after all the bad rumors about her, but she even had peace of mind in the capital with Helen's ascension as the woman waiting. That was why Margaret had come to Elena to warn her one last time before preparing to leave. Although there was little reason to worry about Carlisle on Elena's side, there were still many societies where men could not get involved. Margaret was worried that Elena was left alone.

Elena felt Margaret's sincerity without her speaking.

"Miss Lawrence, will you stay in the capital for my sake?"

"What do you mean?"

"Once I become the crown princess, I want to raise you as my first miss. ”

"L-lady Blaise!"

It might be the Empress who has the greatest power in the Imperial Family, but that doesn't mean the crown princess can be ignored.

The two women in the imperial family were able to appoint their waiting women and grant them permission to freely come and go from the Imperial Palace. Compared to the woman-in-waiting appointed by the Queen, the woman-in-waiting appointed by the crown princess could be weaker in power. However, it is not a position that can be ignored.

Elena planned to make her own circle. He needs a smart woman and a powerful woman, and – the most important – a woman he can trust. The fickle types are unreliable, no matter how competent they are. Amidst the fierce political battles in the Imperial Palace, Elena needed someone to be by her side more than anyone else.

But that trust isn't easy to find, and Elena's future is at stake. For a while now, she considered making Margaret the first woman to wait.

“When you become the crown princess, many women want to follow you. I'm just a countess, so how can I … "

“I don't need strangers. I wish Lady Lawrence was by my side. You are simple and kind and have more heart than anyone else, and I admire that. ”

Margaret's eyes widened at those unexpected words. Although House Lawrence was a good family, Margaret did not get along much with others due to her stuttering and passive personality. She is satisfied when Helen, with her smile and her cunning appeal around people, tolerates and maintains it. Although Margaret was still ignored, it was better than ever.

Elena was the first to express her appreciation for Margaret's character and said, “I want you to be by my side. Margaret was so touched that tears began to flow from her eyes.

"Mrs Lawrence?"

Elena was surprised to see Margaret's sudden tears and hurriedly took the tissue from the table and handed it to her. Instead of taking it, Margaret clasped Elena's hand and gulped.

“Heug, Lady Blaise. I was very touched. No one's ever told me that before. Even if a man proposed to me in the future, I would not be as happy as I am now. ”

"Don't say that. Please don't cry. ”

Elena couldn't help but feel ashamed because she made Margaret cry. It was even warmer reflected in Margaret's eyes, causing her to choke even more.

"Thank you, Mrs Blaise. ”

"Oh, don't cry. ”

After crying for a long time, Margaret rubbed her eyes and smiled brighter than ever.

“I'll stay in the capital. When you become a princess, I'll work harder for you than anyone else. You won't regret making me your first imperial woman in waiting. ”

Due to Margaret's sudden outburst of tears, Elena was shocked by the courage of her answer. However, Elena could sense that Margaret's sincerity was right, and she returned a gentle smile. Just like before, Elena really felt that Margaret was her first friend. A friend who will hopefully stay with him for a long time.

"Thank you very much, Mrs Lawrence. ”

“Nobody needs to thank me, Mrs Blaise. Being a woman waiting for the Imperial Palace is a great honor for me. My father will be very happy. ”

"Then I'm happy. Let's work hard in the future. ”

Elena and Margaret smiled at each other warmly.

The sun disappeared below the horizon, and a dark night descended. After their long conversation, Elena stepped out with Margaret to drive her before she returned to her own home.

"Heart of heart . ”

"Yes, Mrs Blaise. If you need help to prepare for the wedding, please contact me at any time. ”

After exchanging a bitter farewell, Margaret boarded the carriage with steady footsteps. Elena waved until the carriage disappeared from sight, then she turned around to return inside the house.

That was .

Seugeu–

A shadow appeared behind Elena. He turned his head, and saw a face he had never seen in the mansion before. It was a friendly-looking man wearing a smile.

"You who? I've never seen you here before … "

He had not been in the capital for long, but he had a general idea of the names and faces of all the employees. He was wary of this new character.

He answered with a smile.

“Didn't you recognize my face? My name is Batori, from a jewelry store in the south. A young woman interviewed me and I was hired to work here. ”

"W…!"

He suddenly remembered where he had met this man. He had to make quite a bit of money as a skilled jeweler and salesman, and he must have wondered what he was doing working at Blaise's house.

"You're a jeweler and you came to work here?"

“I was just about to work in a new store, but I was tricked in the middle of it. For now I need a job that provides accommodation and lodging. I'm glad to see you again after our meeting in the south. ”

As he observed Batori's smiling face, the suspicion faded from his mind. He hands over completely to Mirabelle to hire a new worker, and she and the butler will verify his resume beforehand. Although Elena was in charge of managing the household, she needed to leave the job to someone else to some degree. Elena finally relaxed.

"I saw . Welcome to the mansion. If you have a problem, talk to the butler. He must be busy preparing for the wedding. Please work hard. ”

"Give it to me, Madam. ”

Batori clapped her hands to her chest as if convincing her to believe him. With a satisfied look, Elena turned around and returned inside the house.

Batori, now left alone, looks out at Margaret's missing train.

"… Prince Lawrence's daughter. ”

He could deduce the family with the emblem on the carriage. Elena was closer to House Lawrence than expected.

From now on, he would keep an eye on Elena.

Elena went back to her room. As she told Margaret, she needed someone she could trust. That palace, on one hand, was a battlefield, and he would enter the enemy territory controlled by the Queen. Elena could not enter without a countermeasure. She is vulnerable whenever she eats, drinks, or sleeps. In short, it would be dangerous for him.

"I don't want to contact the nanny if I can't hold her …"

No matter how much she thought about it, she could not think of anyone more suitable than the nanny who raised her. Due to her mother's early death, Elena and Mirabelle grew almost entirely by her hands.

The problem was that she was so old, old enough that she became Elena's mother's nanny as well. The nanny finally returned home years ago, worried her health would be damaged by constant work. He wanted her to spend the rest of her life in peace.

"I haven't seen him since we split up in my last life. '

After the Blaise family is destroyed, Elena fights on her own. Only then did Elena anxiously search for a nanny, but by the time she managed to find her. The white chrysanthemum flowers Elena placed in front of her tomb were still alive in her mind, and Elena was filled with emotion when thinking of seeing it again.

'If I call him, I know he'll come with a heartbeat. But I can cause him to suffer for no reason. '

There were mountains to overcome on the path to make Carlisle the next emperor. Therefore, being Elena's maid meant taking on a very important job. The thought of reaching out to a woman over sixty weighed heavily on Elena's mind, but at the same time she missed the woman who raised her so much.

"Should I find out how things used to be?"

He wondered if he was sick or healthy. After deciding, Elena sat down at her desk and started writing letters.