That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 76

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Chapter 76

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He had known from the moment they met that the young lady was ‘Tulia Frazier’.

 

As the saying goes, high-ranking imperial family members had to memorize the genealogies of all notable nobles.

 

Even while cursing Ferdinand as a monster, the Emperor would never be satisfied unless he was monstrously perfect.

 

So he was well aware that the plainly dressed young lady was the owner of extraordinary bloodline.

 

Though for someone of such status, the handkerchief she had given him was a shabby piece of cloth that even commoners would use.

 

Ferdinand glanced at the handkerchief neatly folded on his desk.

 

These days the story had changed again, with rumors spreading throughout high society that the youngest daughter of that marquis house monopolized Assis Grand Duke Frazier’s favor.

 

“I somehow thought that would be the case.”

 

With her lovely appearance that suited her name well, and her unexpected consideration that was bewildering enough to confuse people.

 

“Hmm? Your Highness? What did you say?”

 

“I didn’t say anything.”

 

“Do I not have ears?”

 

“I was talking to myself, Master.”

 

Ferdinand easily buried such trivial sentiments.

 

Schulz Schmidt was somewhat similar in nature to Ferdinand. He didn’t ask further.

 

“Still, no matter what, suddenly telling me to write a marriage proposal like this is a bit…”

 

Schulz Schmidt’s ability to read people was exceptionally superior to others, matching his intellectual and sharp gaze.

 

Though Empress Carmi was careful in front of Schulz Schmidt, he had already grasped the Empress’s true nature.

 

“What wouldn’t I do to protect my position?”

 

“You speak such desire-filled words with such a holy atmosphere.”

 

“My mother told me not to even ascend to heaven if I was going to lose that position. I too have no intention of losing it even if I die.”

 

Ferdinand, who smiled cynically, headed to his desk to write a formal marriage proposal to Lady Sophia Frazier.

 

A little later, servants sent by the Empress arrived in droves to help with writing the marriage proposal.

 

Even in the midst of this, the handkerchief occasionally caught his eye.

 

That young lady’s eyes were a light green like budding sprouts.

 

Moreover, she was said to be receiving the Grand Duke’s complete favor.

 

Besides this, there were various other rumors about her being a troublemaker and such, but originally rumors couldn’t even open their mouths in front of practical honor and wealth – that was the natural order of this vast high society.

 

Naturally, the moment she debuted, the crystal of high society would change, so who would that young lady become engaged to?

 

One thing was certain – he hoped she wouldn’t end up under Empress Carmi.

 

It was a breeze that passed by briefly like a gentle wind.

 

 

 

* * *

 

 

 

Aubrey was anxiously pacing around the room.

 

“So when is Sophia arriving? Why is there no news from that child!”

 

At her sharp question, a senior maid hurriedly answered.

 

“The young lady sent word that she’s delayed due to business at the Academy, but will arrive in time for the birthday celebration.”

 

The maid, fearing she might upset Aubrey’s mood, hurriedly added.

 

“The young lady will come soon, Madam.”

 

“Sophia needs to come as quickly as possible. As quickly as possible.”

 

Aubrey’s appearance was not at all befitting a noble lady.

 

Her complexion was pale as a corpse, and her hair, which was always elegantly styled up with all sorts of jeweled accessories, was disheveled.

 

But now she had neither the time nor the thought to leisurely check her appearance in the mirror.

 

 

 

“I’ll leave Tedrick Frazier’s punishment entirely to you, Tulia.”

 

 

 

Those thunderbolt-like words from Assis Grand Duke Frazier.

 

And Tulia’s very surprised expression upon hearing those words.

 

However, she knew.

 

The confidence with which that fox-like girl readily accepted it!

 

And she could clearly see the future of how cruelly she would torment Tedrick!

 

“That cunning and wicked girl said she would announce Tedrick’s punishment on the morning of Father’s birthday celebration.”

 

As soon as she received domestic authority from Assis Grand Duke Frazier, that Tulia Frazier creature began wielding her sword as if she had been waiting for it.

 

 

 

“Since the punishment of a direct Frazier descendant is a very, very important matter, I’ll decide and inform you that morning when all family and relatives are gathered.”

 

 

 

The young thing wasn’t intimidated at all and immediately set the time and date while looking at her and smiling.

 

It was a very wicked smile.

 

At least that’s how it looked to Aubrey’s eyes.

 

Just waiting for the Grand Duke’s birthday to arrive, Viscount Lilius and Aubrey couldn’t sleep properly.

 

“How vicious that girl is. She’ll definitely butcher Tedrick with something unreasonable.”

 

Viscount Lilius was somewhat better, but Aubrey often had nightmares lately and would wake up screaming.

 

Since she couldn’t eat properly either, there was no way she could be in a good mood. Servants who got beaten became a daily occurrence.

 

The senior maids, watching Aubrey’s mood, hurriedly smiled and said.

 

“Madam. Think about it. You always said that Miss Tulia doesn’t know her place and acts presumptuously.”

 

“Yes, I did…”

 

“Where would her true nature go? Miss Tulia was just lucky for a moment. Eventually, as always, won’t she commit outrageous acts that cross the line?”

 

“That’s right, Madam. Would His Grace the Grand Duke just keep overlooking that?”

 

“Yes, you’re right.”

 

Aubrey slowly nodded her head.

 

“No matter what, Tedrick is Father’s bloodline. Father wouldn’t be so heartless. He has quite a few elders he’s built relationships with… It’ll be fine.”

 

To reassure herself, Aubrey took several deep breaths.

 

“Of course, Madam! Everything will go according to your wishes again.”

 

To match Aubrey’s agitated mood, the senior maids busily opened their mouths.

 

They didn’t forget to bring out sweet snacks and fragrant tea that she preferred.

 

“How vicious that girl is, she’ll definitely make such a harsh punishment that it’ll be rejected instead.”

 

“Madam, here. Please try these. They’re cookies with plenty of fruit pieces.”

 

Only then, as if her heart had softened a little, Aubrey smiled bitterly and said.

 

“Yes. No matter how much that girl pretends to be smart, I know well from watching her for over ten years that she’s ultimately stupid…”

 

 

 

* * *

 

 

 

The day of the birthday banquet.

 

“Am I a genius after all?”

 

No one laughed at my words.

 

Naturally.

 

Behind me were only Adel, the personal physician, and the assistant butler.

 

I leisurely looked around the grand banquet hall from a high place.

 

Evergreen trees symbolizing longevity, stone leaves representing glory, and even massive embroidered tapestries wishing for health.

 

Since a ball would also be held here, I deliberately didn’t choose the grand banquet hall with marble floors.

 

Instead, I opened the grand banquet hall with oak tree floors, and the floor that servants had sufficiently rubbed with wax and polished was so elegant and graceful it looked like black velvet.

 

Fresh flowers were abundantly decorated but not garishly.

 

All the glass on the walls was cleaned spotlessly without a speck of dust, so when lit, it would emit beautiful light from multiple angles.

 

The platform consisting of only five steps that Grandfather would ascend was decorated with only small-scale items, but instead the entire platform was covered with blue Arabella carpet embroidered with silver thread, creating a luxurious atmosphere.

 

Considering Grandfather’s tastes, the banquet hall prepared as luxuriously and neatly as possible was excellent even in my eyes.

 

Anyone would give it a passing grade for its craftsmanship.

 

“Miss, your eye for detail is truly remarkable. To make this Grand Banquet Hall look so splendid right away.”

 

Adel seemed genuinely a bit surprised.

 

I could understand why.

 

‘Even ladies who’ve just married and become noble ladies struggle with party preparations.’

 

I’ve done it all in , done it all.

 

Decorating a Grand Banquet Hall of this size perfectly to suit its purpose required considerable skill.

 

Of course, if it had been the usual Tulia?

 

She would have naturally sunk.

 

She would have chosen curtain colors that were either too bright or too dark, ruining the atmosphere completely.

 

There was one reason I could show such skillful ability from the start.

 

‘Skill Stat.’

 

It really comes in handy in all sorts of ways.

 

Thanks to it, I was able to prepare the birthday banquet entirely without any help from adults.

 

“Perfect timing, I can see them over there.”

 

With good timing, I spotted Aubrey and the Senior Maids who had come to inspect the Grand Banquet Hall first.

 

Aubrey looked around the Grand Banquet Hall with an expression of disbelief.

 

I could see her grinding her teeth from here.

 

‘She must have expected me to decorate it terribly.’

 

Maybe she thought I would subtly come asking for help.

 

But what’s helping me is my Skill Stat, you know?

 

Whoosh!

 

Aubrey turned around with a frustrated expression.

 

I could see the Senior Maids hurriedly following behind her.

 

Only then did I smile with an even more elevated mood.

 

“It’s thanks to Adel helping me well. Thank you.”

 

“Not at all, Miss.”

 

Adel smiled shyly and warmly.

 

Then.

 

“I also worked hard to help. Strictly speaking, I worked 24 hours. Miss.”

 

The Assistant Butler beside me—Grans—interjected with a robot-like voice.

 

“Ah, right. Thank you, Assistant Butler.”

 

Then the Personal Physician also cleared his throat subtly.

 

“Ahem. I was the one who pushed Miss’s wheelchair for 20 hours straight.”

 

“…Thank you very much.”

 

No, just tell me to bow. Why.

 

But both of them were wearing obviously proud expressions, making it puzzling.

 

Well, that’s not what’s important right now.

 

“Adel?”

 

“Yes, Miss Tulia.”

 

“Could you send people to tell the Direct Line members of Frazier to gather in the Family Conference Room?”

 

“Understood, Miss. What time should I set?”

 

I smiled confidently.

 

“10 minutes from now.”

 

Adel checked her watch and asked.

 

“What if the Grand Duke or the Viscountess says they won’t attend?”

 

It was a realistic concern.

 

However.

 

“Tell them it’s a meeting to discuss Tedrick’s punishment. One side won’t be able to resist coming out of curiosity, and the other side will come wanting to grab me by the throat.”

 

The Assistant Butler and Personal Physician looked at each other.

 

“No one would be able to not come, right?”

 

Adel smiled slightly.

 

“Yes, Miss. I’ll do as you command.”

 

After saying I’d leave it to her, I opened my mouth with eyes full of fighting spirit.

 

“Now then, Personal Physician.”

 

“Yes, Miss.”

 

“Straight ahead!”

 

“Yes!”

 

Since I’ve been entrusted with the authority over domestic affairs.

 

Shall I properly use this power?

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