Newlywed Life Begins with a Mistake - Chapter 19

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Chapter 19

‘Father, we’re not being deceived, are we?’

‘Looking at the terms, it doesn’t seem like it.’

Though he didn’t know what Count Heteus was scheming, the conditions weren’t bad.

The last clause was concerning, but it was a clean contract.

‘What if something goes wrong?’

‘Then we just don’t send the Sispel.’

After exchanging glances, Count Nordil and his son eventually signed in order.

Only after receiving legal notarization did Casian and Evelyn rise from their seats.

“You must send the quantities exactly on the specified dates.”

“If you don’t send them…”

“Don’t worry! We’ll definitely meet the deadline!”

“How could there be any doubt! Of course we’ll meet it!”

The two men, who couldn’t let their guard down until the end, only after Casian and Evelyn left did they send the butler, Damon, to verify the truth.

“There’s nothing wrong.”

“Hahaha! Father, heaven must be helping us.”

“Indeed. Count Heteus is really unlucky.”

Respiratory disease patients were truly increasing in Heteus County. So they had no choice but to select Sispel.

With this clear conclusion, Former Count Nordil’s uneasiness disappeared as he burst into hearty laughter and patted his son’s shoulder.

“We need to speed up so we can supply the quantities on time.”

“Yes, Father! I’ll have them bring capable workers.”

Though the schedule was tight, if they gathered all available manpower, they could definitely meet the delivery date.

The father and son, thinking they had completely secured the Palladium, urged their subordinates and sent the Sispel they had gathered in two days to House of Count Heteus.

But three days later.

“Aaah! Father, we’re in big trouble! The Pal-Palladium!”

“What’s wrong! Tell me slowly!”

“Harmful substances were detected and Palladium’s unit price is plummeting exponentially! And Sispel is replacing it!”

“What?”

Sispel’s value skyrocketed.

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“Did you predict this?”

At the news that Sispel’s value had greatly increased, Casian stopped mid-way while lifting his glass and asked.

At his suspicious gaze, I, who had been enjoying lunch, immediately played dumb.

“No. It was purely good luck.”

I suddenly remembered the Chekupin Wall in Nordhil Square, and learned that Sispel would rapidly emerge as a substitute for Palladium.

Who would believe such a story?

Even I wouldn’t believe it.

Of course, I did spread rumors that respiratory patients were rapidly increasing in Heteus County, and arranged for the fact that Palladium contained harmful substances to be announced early. But I thought this much was fine.

What was going to happen had to happen anyway.

So I should shamelessly pretend not to know.

“The timing was too perfect to call it luck.”

“Well, heaven must have helped.”

“Sorry to interrupt your meal. Your Excellency, a letter has arrived from House of Nordil.”

Just as the interrogation was about to continue, Sophia appeared with a parchment at the perfect timing.

I could tell without looking.

They must be asking for the Sispel back.

Casian, who took the parchment from the silver tray, cast a complex gaze.

“What should we do?”

“How about using it as fireplace kindling?”

“But it’s hot weather?”

“Even in hot weather, the kitchen fireplace is active.”

The steak I’m eating now and the garnish that came with it were all made using fire, weren’t they?

So let’s use it as kindling to help the firewood burn well.

When I shrugged and answered nonchalantly, Casian put the unopened parchment back on the silver tray and gestured to Sophia to take it away.

“They just got back exactly what they deserved for their bad deeds.”

I said calmly while cutting my steak.

They could raise objections about this matter as much as they wanted, but they wouldn’t be able to.

Since I included a clause stating that once the asset exchange was complete, no additional demands or returns would be possible.

Who told them to act so viciously with the Palladium?

They got hit with the same method, so serves them right!

It was a moment when my lips naturally curved up at this satisfying situation.

“Please accept this.”

Suddenly, Casian held out a ledger.

I took it reflexively and asked in bewilderment.

“What is this?”

“It’s a ledger.”

“Finally, the ledger is in my hands…”

I felt like all my hardships were washed away at once.

How hard I had struggled to get this ledger!

It was fortunate that things worked out well, otherwise I would have been divorced.

Though I had trouble convincing the half-doubtful Casian, thanks to bringing the Sispel, House of Count Heteus would be making big money for a while.

“The Butler and Head Maid wanted to deliver it personally, but I thought it would be more appropriate for me to give it, so they asked me to pass it along instead.”

Sebastian and Sophia were being considerate of my position.

While the contract was between me, the butler, and the head maid, ultimately the final choice was Casian’s.

Since the ledger had to be handed over anyway, they judged it would be more credible if Casian gave the ledger directly, so they were being considerate to elevate my status.

“Thank you, honey! You finally trust me!”

“Well, that’s…”

“I’ll work hard from now on!”

In my joy, I stopped eating and got up from my seat to wrap my arms around Casian’s neck.

Casian, who was suddenly put in an awkward half-standing position, looked dazed for a few seconds before letting out a deflated laugh.

“Yes. Just don’t run off with everything later.”

“Come on, why would I run off with anything?”

“You should.”

* * *

Meanwhile, at that moment.

“Oh dear, this puts me in a difficult position.”

A man’s voice spread quietly through the splendid space.

Upon receiving the message from his attendant, he twisted his lips and looked down at the parchment with the market price written on it before crumpling it with a crackle.

“Thanks to someone, the palladium is about to be discarded.”

The large quantity of palladium stored in the Imperial Palace storehouse had fallen to the level of worthless grass.

Though he maintained a smile throughout, discomfort was evident on the man’s face.

Just as the surrounding air became noticeably cooler.

“Your Majesty, Count Seldian requests an audience.”

Count Seldian had come to see the Emperor.

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“What should I do.”

The Emperor was torn by the sudden request for a visit.

Tap tap.

The Emperor, who had been tapping the armrest engraved with golden patterns with his finger, let out a contemplative sound.

“It’s still too early.”

Though he wanted to devastate everything, he had to endure.

Exercising patience until the long-awaited moment arrived was also an imperial virtue.

“Your Majesty, Count Seldian requests an audience.”

While he was lost in thought, the chamberlain’s voice sounded louder than before.

The Count, unable to bear waiting, must have urged the chamberlain.

In this obvious situation, the Emperor twisted his lips and beckoned with his finger to a guard standing like a folding screen.

“Tell him I’m suffering from a severe illness and cannot grant an audience.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

As soon as the order was given, the guard went outside and conveyed the Emperor’s words exactly.

Though arguments could be heard through the gap, the Emperor paid no mind and hummed a melody without lyrics.

Anyone could see he was singing it to deceive the Count, but he would never be able to invade his domain.

“It’s too precious to discard a hunting dog I use like my own limbs.”

The Emperor, who had turned Count Seldian away at the door, eventually thought of Casian.

Silver hair that held moonlight and noble violet eyes.

The fruit of a prestigious noble family and the royal court.

Perhaps because he was born with everyone’s blessings, whenever the Emperor saw Casian, he felt inexplicably twisted inside.

Unlike himself, who was born from a vulgar mother, he could feel nobility.

Clearly I’m the Emperor.

Why.

“Does it annoy me.”

Emperor Glenn’s brow furrowed at the sudden wave of displeasure.

But Glenn soon regained his composure.

“No. I can’t ruin things because of personal feelings.”

Who was it thanks to that Evelyn couldn’t be found in the North.

Moreover, hadn’t he educated Casian from childhood to follow whatever orders he gave.

Recalling the years of brainwashing, the palladium that had become worthless overnight was regrettable but manageable.

However, it was unsatisfactory to let it pass without any punishment.

Glenn, who wanted to impose some charge of insolence, called the chamberlain after long deliberation.

“Send a storyteller to the South.”

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