Surviving as the Wife of the Swordsmanship Clan’s Troublemaker - Chapter 60

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Episode 60

 

[Decades after the fallen angels were confined, one day a spirit happened to witness them. The spirit reported this to Brinihanta, and not long after, Brinihanta was destroyed.]

 

This was another story I was hearing for the first time.

 

[Nominally, Brinihanta violated international law, but in reality, Brinihanta did nothing wrong. Their only crime was communicating with us spirits…]

 

Junel spoke with a parched voice.

 

Historically, the story of why Brinihanta had to be destroyed is not covered in detail. Even mentioning them was close to taboo.

 

[Bloodmere has such thorough border controls that those bastards can’t even get close to this dominion. That’s why I settled here too. I never wanted to see those demon-like bastards again.]

 

Now that Brinihanta has disappeared, only the spirits who can’t communicate with anyone know that truth.

 

“…Wait a minute.”

 

It felt like the puzzle pieces were gradually fitting together.

 

“Among the remaining four families, Bloodmere is the strongest, right?”

 

[That’s right. But Hallara, don’t you have any emotions? This is about your ancestors!]

 

She didn’t know. I’m a T type. I used to be F, but emotions gradually dried up while living with my in-laws.

 

“I’m the type who thinks it’s better not to repeat such history.”

 

It felt like my mind was clearing up for the first time in a while.

 

If by any chance the Holy Church was involved in this incident, they might be the ones who destroyed Bloodmere.

 

‘Then this family really has no answer.’

 

To face them, the power of those who become Docheop’s companions in the original story would be essential. And to meet them, I would absolutely have to leave this family.

 

‘First, I need to catch the traitor and then think about whether I really need to run away or not.’

 

I decided to think about escaping step by step from then on.

 

“My lady, your first living allowance has been provided.”

 

Just then, May entered through the door and brought new news.

 

“Huh? Living allowance? What living allowance?”

 

My tired eyes widened at the mention of money.

 

“You’ll be having your wedding ceremony soon and becoming a proper young lady of the house. So the family should provide you with a living allowance.”

 

They’re giving me money for a fake wedding ceremony that’s just for show?

 

Rich families really were different. There was no mother-in-law who would slap me with kimchi for cooking food like this while receiving living expenses from my husband, but rather a mother-in-law who gives living expenses…

 

Rich families really are the best.

 

“But usually living allowance means money to solve food and clothing expenses. I have more than enough of that.”

 

They provide three meals a day plus three dessert courses.

 

Moreover, Francesca made twenty dresses for me, so my wardrobe was bursting with new clothes.

 

“Food and clothing expenses? It’s not that kind of thing.”

 

May smiled slightly at my innocent curiosity.

 

“Don’t tell me you’re asking me to do territory management or something like that?”

 

The kind of thing commonly seen in novels, like making contracts with trading companies, doing business, cultivating land, and such.

 

I don’t know about other transmigrators, but I’m a commoner who lived as a housewife my whole life.

 

I didn’t have confidence to do such things even if asked. Maybe a small side dish shop in the neighborhood market, but managing such a large family was no easy task.

 

“That’s the Duke’s and Nikolai’s responsibility. The Duchess doesn’t get heavily involved in territory matters either.”

 

“Then why are you giving me money?”

 

“It’s literally money given so you can spend without lacking anything in your daily life.”

 

In that case.

 

“You mean pocket money?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

Jackpot.

 

I got pocket money.

 

Just moments ago I was thinking about running away, yet I found myself grinning foolishly in front of money.

 

“May, bring it here so I can see how much it is.”

 

“Here it is.”

 

As I openly held out my hand, May looked a bit flustered and took out something like a small jewelry box.

 

I carefully opened that treasure chest.

 

“One, two, three… Gasp! May.”

 

I looked at May with an almost tearful expression. May became serious and asked back.

 

“Is it too little? If it’s not enough for your use, I’ll subtly mention it to the head butler. The head butler already said it couldn’t be much and to let him know if it’s insufficient.”

 

“It’s too much.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“It’s a whole 100 gold…!”

 

This is crazy.

 

This really was a treasure chest.

 

Because there were a whole 100 sparkling gold coins inside.

 

One golden apple costs 2 silver. Then… this is enough money to buy 500 of those expensive fruits!

 

“You’re surprised because it’s a lot?”

 

“Of course. This is the first time in my life I’ve seen such gold nuggets. Wow, look at this. It’s so shiny.”

 

I picked up one gold coin and bit it with my teeth. A slight tooth mark was imprinted.

 

“Whoa. It’s real gold. Gold.”

 

Money isn’t everything in the world, but seeing the large sum of money that had fallen before me, I couldn’t hide my excitement.

 

“Puhaha.”

 

Then May burst into laughter.

 

“What? Why are you laughing? You’re supposed to bite gold coins once like this. You try biting it too.”

 

“No, my lady. You’re so cute.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“You’re so pure. Sometimes you seem really smart, but at times like this you’re so innocent.”

 

May even wiped away tears.

 

“Is that something to laugh and cry about?”

 

“I naturally thought you would say it’s insufficient. I understand this is much less than the amount other ladies usually receive.”

 

“I’m shocked right now. So nobles casually receive such large amounts as pocket money.”

 

The scale of rich people really was different.

 

“But I’m a commoner. How could such a person not know this is a very large sum of money.”

 

“Please don’t think of yourself as a commoner anymore. You are now a proper member of the ducal house.”

 

May suddenly became serious and grasped my hands tightly. While I was grateful for her sentiment, having just been contemplating how to prepare for escape, I gave an awkward smile.

 

“Thank you for saying that.”

 

“It’s only natural.”

 

Anyway, having money made me feel secure.

 

There were plenty of things I could do with this money.

 

“May. Would there be a chance to meet merchants who come and go from the family?”

 

“If you want a jeweler, we can call one here. That’s how the lady and young masters do it in the main building.”

 

“Not a jeweler, but a merchant who handles various goods would be good.”

 

May’s head tilted at my mention of not wanting jewelry.

 

Since I had money, I was thinking of doing everything I wanted to do.

 

***

 

Head butler Karl, who received the question from May about whether it was okay to meet with a merchant, immediately went to find Francesca.

 

Recently, Francesca had been incredibly busy.

 

She would get up early in the morning and go to the kitchen, then come out late to eat brunch.

 

Since she was someone with a small appetite, she often left breakfast unfinished. But recently, there was hardly any leftover food.

 

She even ate all three meals properly.

 

Perhaps because of that.

 

Her face, where bones and blood vessels had always been prominent, had gained flesh and formed soft curves, and thanks to that, her image had also become gentler.

 

‘She’s changed a lot in just a few days.’

 

Karl’s gaze, who had been taking steps to find her, turned toward a window he was passing by.

 

“No, since when have there been marks like this!”

 

Handprints clearly stamped on the window.

 

Huh. Huuh-!

 

Puff. Puff. Pufff-!

 

Karl breathed on it and hurriedly wiped away the marks with his handkerchief. To think there were such marks on a window in the main building, and near the Duchess’ study at that.

 

‘There’s no way Madam wouldn’t have noticed.’

 

Francesca was always on edge, reacting sensitively to even the smallest things. She who couldn’t tolerate even a single leaf that had drifted in from outside the window was allowing something like this.

 

“Madam.”

 

“Yes, Shopkeeper. What is it?”

 

When the thoroughly tense Karl entered her study, Francesca was wearing glasses and looking over documents.

 

“I apologize. The management of the windows outside the study has been neglected. From now on, I will manage them thoroughly and meticulously.”

 

“Windows?”

 

“Yes. You must have seen it too, Madam. The handprints on the window.”

 

“Was there such a thing?”

 

Contrary to Karl’s concerns, Francesca seemed not to have seen it.

 

“Yes. Of course, I have now wiped them all clean without a trace.”

 

As he continued proudly, Francesca took off her glasses and frowned.

 

“Shopkeeper. Did you come in to report wiping away a single mark?”

 

A tired gaze followed.

 

“Yes? Of course…”

 

Manor management had always been a sensitive matter. Karl thought it was naturally right to report it.

 

She wouldn’t tolerate even a speck of dust rolling around in the study.

 

“Handle such trivial matters yourself. Don’t report them to me.”

 

“Ah… yes.”

 

However, Karl was quite flustered by the unexpected reaction.

 

“Then is the report finished?”

 

“Ah. There’s one more thing to report, Madam.”

 

“I’ll tell you in advance, but I decline reports about flowers wilting in the garden.”

 

Garden flowers were something Francesca used to receive reports about constantly. To neglect what she used to tend to with care every day.

 

Karl couldn’t hide his bewilderment, but he didn’t object to her words.

 

“Ah, no. It’s a story related to the young lady.”

 

“Hallara, that child?”

 

But while she was indifferent to matters she usually considered important, when he mentioned something related to Hallara, her voice changed.

 

“Yes. The young lady’s new dedicated maid came by earlier.”

 

“Why. Was there some kind of problem?”

 

“The young lady said she wanted to see the goods coming into the family and meet the merchant.”

 

“Let her see them.”

 

Francesca answered without asking anything more.

 

Karl asked again at the permission granted immediately.

 

“Don’t you need to confirm who she’s meeting?”

 

“Would there be trouble just from meeting a single merchant.”

 

“She seems to want to buy something with the living expenses she received this time. Even if you don’t check what it is…”

 

“That’s money given to buy things. She’s a child who grew up without anything. She’ll have many things she wants to buy with her first allowance. Tell her to do as she pleases, whether she buys accessories or food to eat.”

 

Francesca was rather grateful that she was spending that money. Once they had the wedding, she would officially become part of the family, so she needed to develop the discernment to choose and buy things herself.

 

“Shopkeeper. Rather than that, shouldn’t you be preparing for the wedding now? Instead of worrying about marks on windows, take another look at the wedding venue and put more effort into welcoming guests! I have my own work to do. Just handle things well, neatly, cleanly, and with sense, understand?”

 

She nodded her chin.

 

Her face glowed with happiness as she spoke of Hallara and the wedding.

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