Newlywed Life Begins with a Mistake - Chapter 30

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Chapter 30

 

“In more detail?”

 

“Yes. Understanding the patient’s condition is part of my job.”

 

Matthew smiled gently as he placed the potion in my hand.

 

Normally I would have drunk the potion without question, but I found myself unconsciously avoiding his eyes.

 

“Hmm, well. What I said earlier is all there is, so I have nothing more to say.”

 

When I smiled and handed the potion back, the smile disappeared from Matthew’s face.

 

Suddenly the room fell silent.

 

For some unknown reason, an inexplicable tension filled the air.

 

He was clearly one of those I used to face comfortably.

 

Why. Now.

 

‘Does he feel unfamiliar?’

 

Captivated by this strange question, I looked directly into Matthew’s eyes. In them was reflected my own image wearing an awkward smile.

 

Matthew was staring at me intensely, as if piercing through the abyss.

 

“To brush this off…”

 

“My lady! You need to come out. There’s an urgent announcement about the banquet!”

 

Just then Mary arrived, interrupting Matthew’s words.

 

“Really? I should go see. Please leave the medicine. I’ll drink it later!”

 

I hurriedly stood up as if fleeing the scene and turned away, leaving Matthew behind.

 

I could feel his stare from behind, but I pretended not to notice.

 

‘Why is Matthew acting like that?’

 

Even while following Mary down the stairs, I couldn’t contain my confusion.

 

My mind was as tangled as knotted thread.

 

He didn’t seem like the person I usually knew.

 

He wasn’t someone who would harm me, but I had a feeling I shouldn’t drink the potion?

 

It wasn’t that I doubted Matthew’s skills, but something felt unsettling.

 

It felt like he had set a trap for me, like a spider waiting for prey to get caught in its web.

 

While my thoughts continued, we must have reached our destination as Sebastian came out to greet us.

 

“Have you arrived, my lady.”

 

I hurriedly gathered my wits and looked around.

 

Fortunately, there was no one else around, and four tables were set up in the middle of the garden.

 

Sebastian led me to what appeared to be the seat of honor among them.

 

When Sebastian pulled out the chair for me, I responded with a smile.

 

“Thank you for the warm welcome.”

 

“Not at all.”

 

Sebastian answered nonchalantly, bowed politely, then proceeded to greet the ladies entering one by one.

 

“Now that everyone has gathered, I’d like to make an announcement. Those who know will understand, but recently some areas have become congested.”

 

At Sebastian’s words, I immediately had an intuition.

 

The Pican fire incident.

 

“The residents from the Pican region have arrived at Count Heteus’ domain.”

 

As expected, my prediction was correct.

 

The residents who lost their livelihoods in an instant due to the granary fire had come all the way here to plead for help.

 

This was something that could have been handled at the lord level, but there must have been a reason things turned out this way.

 

“What was the Pican lord doing that the residents came all the way here?”

 

“As soon as he saw the fire, he fled in the night with his family. As a result, the Pican lord position is currently vacant.”

 

Whether in Korea or here, there are irresponsible bastards everywhere.

 

The lord abandoned his people and ran away, only adding to the chaos.

 

Tsk tsk.

 

I was clicking my tongue inwardly when.

 

“How could someone responsible for an entire domain do such a thing? Even so, the Pican lord would have been equivalent to a baron.”

 

“Miss Natalie, don’t pressure the butler so much. It’s not like the butler caused the commotion.”

 

“Miss Reina, aren’t you worried? We don’t know what those residents might do here!”

 

“That’s true, but…”

 

“Please don’t worry. The Count has sent scouts to regularly monitor public safety.”

 

“But according to the maid I sent on errands, the atmosphere on the streets is frightening! Just like before a riot breaks out…”

 

“Good heavens! A riot? Then doesn’t that mean the peaceful Southern District is in danger?”

 

Reina, who had been trying to restrain Natalie, screamed with a face pale as a sheet.

 

How dare commoners not only enter the nobles’ residential area but also cause chaos! That was her expression.

 

Having perceived the Pican residents as troublemakers disrupting peace, both Natalie and Reina sent reproachful looks simultaneously.

 

Sebastian hurriedly added to their words.

 

“It’s not that serious yet. They are conducting peaceful protests in designated areas through proper procedures.”

 

“But the situation we were worried about could still happen! Can’t we suppress the Pican residents to stop them from protesting?”

 

“That’s right. While it’s unfortunate they lost their livelihoods in the fire, I don’t understand why they’re causing trouble here!”

 

Was it because they felt their living area had become dangerous?

 

The two pressed Sebastian with anxious faces.

 

Seeing this, I clicked my tongue inwardly and shook my head.

 

‘They’d probably faint if they saw people protesting at City Hall or Gwanghwamun.’

 

Perhaps because they’re sheltered noble princesses, they show particularly sensitive reactions to trivial matters.

 

Of course, in a class-based society, their way of thinking might be correct.

 

But perhaps because my memories of commuting to Seoul during my intern days remained, protests were no different from melodies heard on the way to work.

 

“Please calm down, everyone.”

 

Sebastian broke out in a cold sweat as he handed water to the two women.

 

However, Natalie and Reina did not calm down easily. I was about to speak up to help Sebastian.

 

But at that moment, Daisy, who had been quietly sitting, elegantly lifted her teacup and spoke softly.

 

“They’re also southerners, so what’s the use of that. When we should be practicing noblesse oblige instead.”

 

Then Natalie and Reina simultaneously burst into scornful laughter.

 

“Lady Daisy. Do you even know what noblesse oblige means?”

 

“Since when has Count Muet’s family been high-ranking nobility to be putting on such airs?”

 

As soon as she opened her mouth, frost-sharp attacks came flying.

 

Daisy’s face flushed red and blue with the scorn-filled sarcasm.

 

“Your words and actions are excessive.”

 

Daisy seemed to be gritting her teeth and steadying her breathing to contain her anger, but Natalie was relentless.

 

“The one who crossed the line was Lady Daisy. Even among nobles, only the Imperial Court, House of Count Heteus, and…”

 

Natalie, who had been explaining like giving a lecture, suddenly bit her lip.

 

After pausing for a moment, Natalie suddenly frowned, pulled out a fan from her sleeve, and continued speaking.

 

“Ha, I don’t want to praise that place with my own mouth, but anyway, except for those three places, nowhere else can mention noblesse oblige.”

 

“That’s right. Knowing one’s place is also important.”

 

After the blatant sarcasm ended, Daisy, who had been trembling, glared at the two with fierce eyes.

 

“If we’re talking about status, I’m from a count’s family, while you two are from viscount families, aren’t you?”

 

“This isn’t a place to flaunt parental power. It’s a social gathering.”

 

“That’s right. I’ve never heard that mentioning parental titles is the rule for becoming the flower of social circles. Baroness Muet must have come from somewhere else.”

 

But it was hopeless.

 

Daisy’s attempt to suppress them with her parents’ title ended in failure.

 

Observing the disastrous scene, I quietly clicked my tongue.

 

‘Wow, this is brutal. Absolutely brutal.’

 

I heard that using elegant roundabout criticism was characteristic of the South, but isn’t this level practically speaking directly?

 

It felt like stabbing the opponent with a sword rather than a tongue.

 

As the atmosphere became suddenly quiet, I cleared my throat and got to the point.

 

“So the conclusion is to be careful about safety while purchasing items needed for the banquet?”

 

“That’s correct. It will be busy due to the tight schedule, but please move with safety in mind.”

 

Sebastian gave me a grateful look for creating an opportunity to speak. I nodded slightly and stood up from my seat.

 

The other ladies also seemed to think further conversation was meaningless, so they exchanged formal greetings and immediately dispersed.

 

“Mary, Rose. Prepare for going out.”

 

“Yes, my lady! Have you finally decided on the menu?”

 

“Oh. What are you going to make?”

 

“You’ll find out when we get there.”

 

It was unfortunate that the Pican area burned down, but fortunately the appetizer I was going to make consisted of ingredients that could be obtained from other suppliers.

 

After reading the recipe book Sophia gave me once more, I asked Rose to pack well and changed into the clothes Mary had prepared.

 

For security, I tried to leave through the gate pretending to be a maid and use a public carriage, but just as I was about to call a carriage, someone grabbed my sleeve.

 

“Excuse me! Wait a moment!”

 

The unfamiliar woman spoke urgently, afraid I might leave.

 

“Could you deliver this letter to Count Heteus?”

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