Surviving as the Wife of the Swordsmanship Clan’s Troublemaker - Chapter 35
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Episode 35
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As soon as I opened my eyes in the morning, shocking news reached me.
“Geti ran away?”
Geti had apparently fled right after yesterday’s incident.
But no one knew the detailed reason behind it.
“Maybe it’s because of what happened yesterday?”
It was May who brought me this news.
“I don’t think so.”
If she had run away because she was rude to me in front of the servants, she would have done so long ago. But she didn’t run away—instead, she was waiting for me in my room.
‘Something was strange about her after she fell yesterday. Don’t tell me she hit her head?’
Otherwise, her sudden departure was odd.
“Actually, before you came in yesterday, Geti suggested to us that we should drive you out. She said it didn’t make sense for a commoner to be the young lady, and asked if we weren’t upset about it.”
“Really?”
I had expected as much.
“More than one or two people heard that. When even the Head Chef said he would report it to higher-ups, she probably got scared and ran away.”
So she had suggested driving me out, yet shamelessly appeared before me.
I don’t know the exact reason, but she must have left after meeting me in the room.
‘She was limping, yet she ran away with that body.’
“Sigh.”
That girl was troublesome until the very end.
“From now on, I’ll be serving you.”
“You, May?”
“Yes.”
Amidst all this, I heard some good news.
Out with the junk car, in with the Mercedes!
“That’s so great, May!”
I quickly got up and grabbed May’s hands, shaking them.
My body, which had been aching all over just moments ago, felt like it was healing.
“Are you that happy?”
“Yes! Of course.”
“I’m happy too.”
When I smiled brightly, May responded with a smile as well.
“Don’t think of it stiffly as master and servant—just treat me comfortably.”
I wanted to tell her not to use formal speech either, but that would probably make May uncomfortable.
“I don’t think of it stiffly. But I will still call you my lady.”
“Good. In return, I should make you something delicious today as thanks for coming.”
I rolled up my sleeves and stood up.
I felt sorry for deceiving everyone yesterday, and grateful that they still accepted me despite that, so I wanted to repay them.
“My lady, you can’t cook anymore. That’s our job.”
May looked troubled.
“It’s not like I’m preparing three meals a day. I’ll only cook when I want to, for people I want to give to.”
“I appreciate the sentiment, but you have something to do today.”
“Something to do? Please don’t tell me it’s etiquette lessons?”
What if May tells me I have to do it?
I don’t want May to get in trouble because of me.
I was worrying about this when May opened the door and dragged in a rack lined with clothes.
They weren’t simple clothes, but dresses that looked luxurious and expensive at first glance.
The kind of dazzlingly gorgeous clothes a romance novel heroine would wear.
“What are all these clothes?”
“The madam ordered clothes to be made for you. First, you’ll try them on and we’ll alter them to fit your body.”
“The madam sent these?”
“Yes. Since you’re now part of Bloodmere too.”
Still, one or two outfits would have been enough.
There seemed to be about twenty of them.
I know I shouldn’t accept things like this…
‘But now that I see them, they look like princess clothes and absolutely wonderful.’
Should I close my eyes and accept just this once?
“Hehehe.”
Wearing pretty clothes made me hum naturally.
Whether it was because the clothes were pretty or because I looked good in them, my appearance in the red dress was perfection itself.
Afterward, I headed straight to the kitchen and rolled up my sleeves.
“Please stop now…!”
May pleaded as she tried to stop me.
“My lady, you said your back hurt. You said your body wasn’t well after Geti pushed you earlier! We should call a doctor!”
“I’m fine! I can rest later.”
“Please, just let me do it.”
Even Hotsen tried to stop me as I held the ladle, but I was already finished anyway.
“Five-dish meal complete.”
In an instant, I had made five dishes.
“Phew, it’s been a while since I properly showed my skills, so I’m a bit slow.”
“…You made five dishes in an hour and a half?”
Hotsen looked at the clock hanging in the kitchen and gasped in amazement.
“How is it? It’s been a while since I made Western food, so it took a bit longer.”
Today’s dishes were salad, pasta, and risotto with mushrooms.
Though I don’t usually make these foods often, I made them in my own style.
“I’ve never seen this pasta preparation method before. What kind of pasta is this?”
He asked, looking at the yellowish pasta.
“That’s japchae pasta.”
“Japchae pasta…?”
Originally I wanted to make japchae, but since glass noodles don’t exist here, I cooked pasta thoroughly and added vegetables, meat, and japchae seasoning.
I’m so grateful that at least garlic exists in this world.
“Please try some. I made some for everyone too.”
“When did you…?!”
“While the Head Chef was preparing the salad ingredients.”
Ta-da.
A large bowl piled high with japchae pasta in the back.
“Eek! You made that much?”
“Japchae is originally meant to be eaten in large quantities to taste good.”
That’s not even half of the amount I usually make for japchae.
“I made this as a token of gratitude to everyone, so please enjoy it.”
“Thank you. The maids will definitely love it too.”
“Please give me feedback later. Have this with it too.”
Then I pushed forward a pile of cabbage sitting nearby.
“What’s this?”
“Kimchi. It’s like… pickled cabbage mixed with chili pepper seasoning?”
Since there was no napa cabbage here, I tried making kimchi with regular cabbage.
“Kimchi…?”
Once again, Hotsen tilted his head at the unfamiliar name.
“Ugh, that spicy smell. What on earth is that red stuff?”
“That’s chili pepper. There was a whole pile of them in the warehouse, wasn’t there?”
They were even completely dried, making them perfect for grinding into chili powder.
“You used those? Those were just stored away because they’re barely even used as medicine.”
Hotsen exclaimed in shock.
“Why would you waste something so good? Don’t people here eat chili peppers?”
“Hardly anyone eats them. The taste is so harsh and they’re just blindingly spicy. That’s why we dried and stored them all shortly after importing them.”
No wonder chili peppers were the cheapest at the market. That’s why I even planted some in the courtyard.
“But you said you can’t eat spicy food like black pepper because you don’t have any, right?”
Black pepper used to be an extremely expensive and precious spice in the past.
Hotsen was surprised again.
“How can you compare it to something so precious? Black pepper has a subtle spiciness that captivates the palate. Well, it’s been so long since I had a taste that I can barely remember.”
I see. So it’s spicy but different, is that it?
The corners of my mouth naturally turned up.
“I can use all the chili peppers in the warehouse, right?”
That would mean I could make Korean food to my heart’s content in this place that’s a paradise of greasy dishes!
“Huh? Yes. Of course. Don’t tell me you’re planning to eat them all? You’ll get sick.”
“I’m not going to eat them all myself, I’ll use them as cooking ingredients. Like this kimchi.”
I offered the deliciously prepared fresh kimchi to Hotsen again. He still looked at the red seasoning with unfamiliarity.
“Even if it feels spicy at first, you’ll gradually become addicted to this spicy taste. And you’ll realize how well it goes with this food.”
Leaving behind the reluctant-looking Hotsen, I loaded the prepared food onto a tray and brought it out.
I was worried it would be hard to carry to the main building, but the kitchen lent me a wheeled trolley.
“I’ll do it, my lady.”
“Oh? Should you? I’ll leave it to you.”
On the way to the main manor with May.
She looked at me and asked subtly.
“Cooking after putting on such a nice new dress?”
“It felt so good though? Strangely, the dress is as comfortable as a maid’s uniform. Why is that?”
Aren’t dresses usually décolletage that emphasize the waistline by tightening with a corset?
But this dress had no corset, wasn’t low-cut at the chest, and even had good elasticity. The stomach area was comfortably loose, so it seemed like it would be fine even if I ate my fill.
‘Did they make different clothes for me since I’m a commoner, unlike nobles?’
Even so, the design was quite luxurious, so there seemed to be no difference.
Anyway, it was good for me.
I could make this five-dish meal in the kitchen without any discomfort.
“Do you think the Duchess will like it?”
“How could she dislike it when you’re serving such a variety of dishes? Besides, young lady, you’re skilled too.”
“Thanks for the high praise. But I’m disappointed I could only make five dishes.”
I received as many as 20 expensive dresses, so a five-dish meal feels a bit like I’m slacking off.
But there wasn’t much time left until lunch, so I couldn’t make more.
‘I’ll have to serve them again next time.’
Arriving at the dining room, I set the table with May.
“But there’s quite a lot of tableware, my lady. Weren’t just the two ladies going to eat?”
May asked, looking at the place settings for three people.
“Prince Docheop will join us too.”
“…The second young master?”
“Yes, family should eat together. It’s also to celebrate the prince’s awakening.”
After all, food tastes better the more people eat together.
I excluded Nikolai and Helbeorn since eating with them probably wouldn’t double the enjoyment.
“But those two don’t get along well.”
May informed me after some hesitation.
I know that well enough.
I know that Francesca treats Docheop like an ugly duckling.
I wasn’t planning to deliberately call Docheop to hurt his feelings. I just made a lot and only had two people I wanted to give it to.
“If the atmosphere gets bad, I’ll just sing a song or something.”
“Pardon?”
“There’s a wine bottle, right? Bring one and put it here.”
I’ll just stick a fork in it and sing a song or something.
The invited guests were due to arrive soon.
Then Junel, who I’d been wondering where she’d gone, flew urgently into the banquet hall.
[Hallara!]
“Please, don’t call me so urgently like that.”
“Pardon?”
“No, May.”
Every time Junel appears like that, it feels like my heart stops.
Sure enough.
[That crazy prince bastard is coming!]
Please!
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