Chapter 100
Chapter 100 . The Future Different From The Past, Part VI
Translator: Khan
Editor Group: Liber Reverie
Because she had nothing else to say about the count’s business, Mielle quickly turned the topic . The talk of Oscar was enough to soothe the count’s anxious mind, so the depressed mood returned to an atmosphere of harmony .
“Oh, I see! It seems like he has some relaxed time since his graduation is approaching . So, what did he send?”
“He sent me a beautiful bouquet and brooch . ”
Mielle’s gaze went down to her chest . She had a brooch on her chest that looked like a blue diamond . Aria frowned at it . ‘That’s…’
“Haha! Oh, my gosh, the brooch you’re wearing on your chest is a gift! What a beautiful brooch it is! I now acknowledge it and I am sorry about it!”
“Oh, my God… it’s so pretty . ”
Her brooch was really clear and transparent blue, and draw even the countess’s admiration .
‘But why? Why is the Blue Diamond’s brooch? It’s similar to what I gave Oscar…?’
In addition, it was a similar design as if it had been matched like it had been made referring to Oscar’s brooch .
‘Is it really like that? It must have been . ’
“Right? And the princess said she’d like to visit our mansion sooner or later”
“Really? I’ll have to make sure the servants and maids don’t neglect the preparation . ”
Mielle’s bragging continued . And it spoiled Aria’s mood, as Mielle hoped . But Aria didn’t express it outside, as Mielle would be hoping for that . Aria tried to pass it over lightly, thinking that it must have been made by the princess who had referred to Oscar’s brooch .
* * *
The blocking of foreign trade routes made the nobles uneasy . The damage was most severe among the nobles, who simply did a small trade with foreign countries because they had little or no land . The complexion of the wives, who were tutors of Aria, looked gloomy, and the young ladies who attended the meeting after a long time were very intimidated .
“What if my father’s business is damaged…?” said one young lady in tears .
‘What’s her name?’
Aria asked her, who could not even remember her name because she had no attention except for Sarah . “Excuse me, what kind of business did your father do?”
“He’s been importing perfume . It’s not expensive, but it’s just an ordinary one that is diluted with water . ”
‘Oh, that’s why I have always smelled good from you . Regardless of your worries, such a trifle item would have no problem . ’
“Don’t worry . My father told me that most of the items that are currently being cut off are luxuries . Those are only luxury goods used by the nobles . ”
“Really? If it’s the case, that’s a good thing! …Oops, I’d be rude to say this . I’m sorry . ”
As Aria was a daughter of Count Roscent, the information she had received from her father was like timely rain to them . However, since there was a rumor that the family of Count Roscent would be severely damaged and suffer, and it was spreading secretly, they could not express their joy .
‘Oh my… who cares about who?’
Even if the count’s business was ruined, the family of Count Roscent had a great deal of land . Unless the Empire was destroyed, the family of the count would never lose its power and wealth .
Aria smiled and shook her head . “It’s okay . I’m sure he’ll do well this time as he’s always managed to get through it . ”
The hearts of the young ladies were moved by the friendly way of speaking . The family that would be most damaged must be the Roscent family, but she did care for other ladies . Even she really thought of it a little .
There would be no damage to the families of the young ladies here because they did not have enough money to touch the luxuries of the nobility . Moreover, the luxury of the nobility was monopolized by the Aristocratic Party . As much as it was profitable, those who held power naturally had a monopoly .
In other words, it was the Aristocratic Party that would suffer from this incident . It was a story of little relevance to their families, far from power .
‘Wait, only the nobles of the Aristocratic Party are damaged? Then, the main driver of this incident must be the Crown Prince’s Party… Is it a power struggle, not just an intervention aimed at making a difference?’
Aria felt that if she would step in deeply, she might see blood, so she vowed again that she would never be caught with her identity .
“Let’s refrain from meeting for the time being . The atmosphere is really bad . And you’re busy as you become adults, aren’t you?”
Everyone looked at Sarah with a smile . The smile was a mixture of envy and jealousy . The meeting had been delayed because Sarah had been busy .
Sarah apologized in a sorry way . “I’m sorry . It’s because of me…”
“No, not just because of Lady Sarah . You’re all a little busy, aren’t you?”
As Aria said, the grown-ups were busy interacting with each other’s level of young men . It was great news for Aria, who no longer needed to build a friendship with them .
Sarah called Aria when the party was finished and she was about to go back . With slightly red cheeks, Sarah said she had something to say and asked for some time . Something must be good news . There was no reason to refuse .
“Actually… the Marquis recently requested an engagement . ”
“… Oh, my God . ”
Aria made a look of surprise even though she had guessed it . Sarah’s smile deepened when Aria blinked her eyes covering her mouth with both hands .
“The family of the marquis would have done the ceremony of engagement and wedding in spring from generation to generation, and the ceremony will be in the next year . I’ve received a formal request and I’ve given him a reply . ”
Much to annoyance, if a family was more prestigious, they could get married after the engagement . It was to show off their power and wealth . If she got engaged next spring, her marriage would be around the next year .
“Congratulations! However, since I can’t express my heart with my words, I am sad . What should I say to deliver my heart to you? I’m so happy, but I can only say congratulations . ”
Aria celebrated Sarah with an overstatement that she would not have for her lifetime . Her excessive hand gestures and expression made Sarah dance .
“Thank you . It’s already been passed on . It’s all thanks to Lady Aria . It’s like the handkerchief that I made with you together created a connection with the marquis . ”
As Aria had thought and planned this, great joy overflowed within her . Now Sarah was perfectly on her side .
“And I think the marquis would like to meet Lady Aria . He asked me to tell you that he wanted to take some time to invite you to dinner . ”
‘And the Marquis is a bonus! There would be no greater joy than this in the world . ’
The bad feeling from Mielle’s brooch quickly disappeared . Aria smiled brightly .
“Really? It’s a great honor . I’m always welcome, so the marquis can decide any convenient day for him!”
“How could you be so sweet? Oh, by the way, I… I’m sorry, but I haven’t told other ladies about it yet, so I’d like you to keep it to yourself . ”
“Sure!”
The more secrets there were, the stronger their connection would be . Aria opened the gates of hell wide open, holding Sarah’s hand as Sarah plunged herself into an ant hole .
* * *
A few days later, the second meeting proposed by Asher was held, and the topic was, quite rightly, blocked trade routes . What was a bit unusual was not just how the route had been blocked and how to deal with it, but they rather discussed who would be damaged by the incident .
“I think at least five people will go bankrupt in half a year . ”
“I think it’s the end for someone who’s been keeping his trading monopoly . It’s wrong that he has been trying to carry on his family with one business in the first place . ”
“It will be OK if he has land… It’s because he has believed in the back support without a foundation . ”
“It seems that Count Roscent has been running very hard to get a solution, but I don’t think that he will go bankrupt in a half-year . Nevertheless, the count will also suffer a lot . ”
“It’s going faster than I thought, and maybe it’s going to be easier to coax Viscount Vigue . ”
Amid countless conversations, Vika said with a satisfied smile . A story came out that she didn’t know at all, and Aria cocked her head . She thought that reading books and newspapers steadily increased her knowledge and information, but the story about Viscount Vigue was new .
So Aria asked, “Viscount Vigue? What did he do?”
“Oh, it’s nothing . He recently bought the casino . ”
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