The Villainess turns the Hourglass - Chapter 161

Chapter 161

Chapter 161: Chapter 161 . The Scandal Of The Century, Part XI

Chapter 161 . The Scandal Of The Century, Part XI

Translator: Khan

Editor Group: Liber Reverie

“… Stop it . Our father said he’d be talking to the Duke, so he’d find a way . ”

Cain was also likely to come up with a way, so he would not be branded as a traitor and also make a profit .

It was very simple . Asher had fallen in love with Aria very much, and if he would control Asher through Aria, it would be all right . It was a slightly different method from the princess, but it was one of the ways to make the Crown Prince into their doll .

It was a highly feasible plan if Aria decided to follow them . She was also a member of the Count’s family, so she would be forced to follow them . The Count and the Duke would surely try to go with that plan .

“No! You can’t do that . Never!”

Mielle shouted as if she had come up with a plan, whether she had thought of one or not . Although she was still young, it did not suit her . The image that she had only shown to Emma was sometimes revealed in unnecessary places because there was no one to show it . Cain’s eyes touched her, embarrassed by the unfamiliar look .

“… What if there is a sure way to separate her from His Highness?”

“… I say again, such a way…”

“No! Brother, I have it . It’s a way that will not only separate Aria from the Crown Prince, but it would also make her never be able to be with someone forever . It’s a little… dangerous . ”

Mielle, who penetrated Cain’s heart, made a bitter offer to him . She looked confident . Apparently, she was not just saying empty words .

‘If that’s the way it is… no matter how dangerous it may be, I wouldn’t take it . ’ But he couldn’t easily nod his head because her expression was so insidious .

* * *

Although it must be a mansion inferior to a stable compared to the Imperial Castle, Asher did not miss a single path to the garden . There were interest and admiration in his gleaming blue eyes . Aria asked Asher, avoiding people’s attention,

“It’s just a small mansion with nothing to see, so what’s so fun here?”

“I think it’s fun to think that you’ve been here all the time . ”

As for Aria, who had lived there for more than a decade and faced death, he probably meant her few years of stay in the mansion after she had entered the Count’s family . Aria closed her mouth, and as soon as he noticed it, Asher hurriedly changed the topic .

“How was it today?”

“… Yes?”

“I asked if the Count and Countess were satisfied . ”

This time, Aria was speechless for a different reason . She was shocked to know that he had been truly trying to win their favor . It was a great honor just to make a visit…

“… Was it not good?”

Again he asked her, and Aria shook her head with a small smile .

“That’s not true . I’m sure they would have liked you if you hadn’t shown favor otherwise . You’re in a position to do so in the first place . ”

“Hmm… it’s a little bit disappointing to hear that since I’ve tried my best, but it hasn’t worked . ”

“…!”

He had made his futile efforts, but he was pleading for praise like a child . ‘Oh my God . You are a fully grown man, but why does this look so cute?’

“It’s because there is no need to say that, so don’t be angry . ”

So, saying so, she gently touched his palm . Then he reddened his ears a little and quickened his steps . He seemed embarrassed and wanted to avoid people’s eyes .

After his birthday this year, the official age of Asher was much higher than her’s, as they were twenty and seventeen years old, respectively, but Aria had lived a life longer than his . So it was clear that he would not be able to overcome her life experience even if he lived another lifetime .

Aria asked teasingly, “Shall we go to the indoor garden quickly?”

“… I’m ashamed, so let’s do that . ”

Aria laughed a little louder at the sight of his cuteness and candor at the same time .

* * *

A letter with her name arrived at the mansion if it was true that the judge was interested in Aria as he had mentioned last time . The letter was sent under the name of “Frey,” except for her last name, so she tore the envelope off, thinking he was a businessman who wanted to get an investment, but she could not shut her mouth after reading it .

[I’m Frey, and I’m a judge . I have no last name because I came from the Imperial Castle . I’m worried about your health . Good tea and sweets have come in, and I want to have fun and talk with Lady Roscent . Please write down a possible date on when we could meet and give me an answer . ]

‘Oh my God . Does she have a secret design? Did she really show interest because of the rumors, as Asher said?’ It troubled her mind that Frey had been surprised to see her face in court .

‘Why was she so surprised? Does she know me? The woman from the Imperial Castel?’ Aria thought it would not be possible, but she had to meet her to confirm . She didn’t think she would do harm to her, so she wrote back a few of the earliest dates she could visit .

It didn’t take a day for the reply to arrive; it was as if she was waiting for Aria’s letter . She proposed to meet Aria on the earliest date she had sent, and that day came faster than she thought .

“Miss, you have to decorate yourself a little more gorgeously . You’re about to become the Crown Princess…”

Since Asher’s visit, Annie had been talking like that, no matter what clothes she wore, “You’re about to become a Crown Princess . ” She was not the only one . From the servants and maids of the mansion to those who she did not know, they all regarded Aria much more than ever before and respected than ever .

‘It’s because Mr . Asher crossed the capital in a glorious carriage . How surprising . Though it was late, I was told that he had passed all the busy streets on purpose . It’s as if he was showing off who he was going to meet and make a rumor . I didn’t see him like that before… though he was the Crown Prince, he was still a man . ’

When asked if she didn’t like it, the answer was no . He wanted to show off because he liked her, and it could be possible for her to dislike it .

“Why don’t you change your dress now?”

Aria smiled as she laughed at her nagging to wear a fancy dress without knowing where she was going . And in a moment, she heard someone calling . “The wagon’s ready, Miss . ”

She put down the book she was reading at the call of the servant and got up from her seat .

‘I hope it’s not bad . ’

Things were so easy that there was a sense of uneasiness in the place where it was not necessary . Aria, who looked at herself again in the mirror, breathed out deeply and left the mansion .

* * *

Frey’s mansion was located in the suburbs . Although she was a royal family member, it was a simple house that could not be compared to the mansion of the Count . Unlike other aristocratic mansions, she could guess her pedigree because of how high her walls were .

It was only natural that Frey’s mansion was small . It was because she was a royal family, not a successor . In order to protect the imperial power, only minimal support existed for the royal family, except for the Crown Prince . Sometimes it was extremely rare for the Crown Prince or the Emperor to give major posts to those who were highly trusted, but it had nothing to do with Frey, a woman .

It was a great deal of treatment for her just to get a position as a judge . Not only were there a few single female royal family members, but most of them had lived quietly with the support they got from the empire .

“Miss! It’s about to arrive!” said Annie, who checked as the mansion grew closer when she looked out of the window . Annie’s nervous expression was evident because it was her first visit to the imperial mansion . This was the same for Aria, who failed to grasp Frey’s intentions .

Soon after Annie’s words, the carriage stopped at the mansion gate . A royal guard that could be seen out of the window looked strict . However, with a very simple procedure, the guard opened the front door so that the carriage could pass through .

The carriage stopped in front of the mansion through the small but beautifully decorated garden . The voice of the driver who announced the arrival was heard . Even though the knight and Annie’s eyes were on Aria, she did not go out immediately . She touched her head and clothes and asked, “Annie, how about my clothes?”