Chapter 12. Changing story (7)
Ludwig decided to take a look around the mansion for a while because time was running out of time.
Normally, Emilia would have taken the seat next to him, but unfortunately, at this moment, she couldn’t.
It was because he was away for a while due to Fendrick’s call.
‘It’s been a while since I’ve been alone like this.’
Lately, whether in a good or bad way, Emilia was always by his side.
When I was at my parents’ house, even if Emilia wasn’t there, at least Paula was by my side, so there were even fewer cases of being alone.
Maybe that’s why Ludwig found this quiet air oddly enjoyable.
Isn’t it said that people originally taste something new when they feel small extraordinary things in their daily lives?
It was just like that now.
‘Come to think of it, I can’t see Christian.’
Come to think of it, there was no sign of Christian in the group that came out to greet them.
‘It must be Christian’s room.’
A room I found while looking around the mansion for a while following the guidance of the servant.
The location, the decorations on the door, the servants’ or guest rooms were not rooms.
Adrine’s room had been passed by, so it’s safe to say that the owner of it is Christian.
I thought it might not be in the mansion because the schedule didn’t match, and I lightly brushed my thoughts off.
I wanted to check the face at least as long as I came.
It was a bit disappointing, but the opportunity wasn’t just today, so I decided to promise the next time.
It took a long time to walk around the mansion aimlessly like that.
When I arrived on the first floor and looked out the window, I saw a familiar figure there.
It was none other than Adriene, who had guided Ludwig and his party to this place today.
“What are you doing?”
The sun hadn’t set yet, so it didn’t look like we were watching the moon.
That said, he looked a bit dazed to be looking around the garden.
I was intrigued, but I decided to stop because there was no reason to talk to me and I might look at you strangely.
Of course, the worry of not knowing what to say if Emilia found out played a part.
“Prince Aifrets. What are you looking at?”
Perhaps it was because he had been watching Adrine’s actions for a while, but he didn’t hear the sound of approaching footsteps.
Ludwig hurriedly turned around at the rather sharp voice that suddenly rang in his ears.
Standing there was a rather skinny Mime.
It was the hostess, Gladia Wistenbach.
“Yes? Oh, you must have been Mrs. Gladia. I’m sorry I couldn’t hear your footsteps.”
“No. It’s because I muffled the sound of my footsteps because I wanted to surprise them a little. You don’t have to apologize.”
If Yulia had a calm and easygoing tone, Gladia had a higher and clearer voice.
The impression was also that of a cat with sharp eyes, so it seemed like it would often look cold if it was wrong.
‘I’m glad I know your personality well.’
Still, he had a good knowledge of the original work, so he knew that Gladia had a mischievous and friendly personality contrary to her appearance.
If it wasn’t for that, I wonder if I would have been so overwhelmed that I couldn’t say anything and stood still.
“Looks like there was something interesting out there, right?”
“It’s nothing. Princess Adrine was standing alone in the garden blankly, so I was just checking to see if there was a detached house.”
Gladia’s pupils dilated at Ludwig’s words, but quickly returned to their original state.
Then, she bowed her head slightly and expressed her sincere apology.
Ludwig waved his hand in embarrassment at the sudden action.
“It’s unfortunate that we can’t guide guests from far away to the mansion… sorry. As a mother, I apologize instead.”
“Oh, no. If you apologize for things like this, please raise your head as I am only apologetic.”
It was a passage that clearly showed that Gladia was very strict in this respect.
Raising her head slowly, she went to the window and looked at her daughter standing in the garden for a while, then returned to Ludwig’s side.
For an instant, he noticed the shadow cast over Gladia’s face, but pretended not to know it and started talking.
“Please don’t worry. After all, my fiancé’s jealousy is strong, so if I caught sight of him alone with Princess Adrine, I’d be in big trouble.”
“… … .”
Gladia’s eyes were filled with surprise because she had never seen the person who was the first person to play with her.
What followed was a soft smile on his lips.
A young man who probably hadn’t even lived half of his life read the atmosphere and thought it was admirable that he was working hard.
“Did you say Prince Ludwig?”
“Yes, that’s right. wife.”
“In that case, I will guide you directly to the mansion. Even if your fiancée’s jealousy is strong, even an old man like this wouldn’t fall under the category of jealousy, so there won’t be any problem even if you get caught.”
Is it really so?
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Judging from Emilia’s jealousy, which has been in full swing lately, I thought it wouldn’t be so easy.
Even so, this recommendation could not be ignored, so Ludwig nodded lightly and added.
“You are still beautiful to say so.”
“Thanks for the compliments. It always feels good to hear a man say he’s beautiful, even if he’s his son’s age.”
Gladia joked that she didn’t need an escort because they both had owners, and started moving one step ahead.
It seems to be true that when you look at a house, you can roughly draw the impression of the owner who lives there.
I felt it from the moment I entered the mansion, but as I looked around the mansion step by step under Gladia’s guidance, I thought it was a place that fit the atmosphere of a man named Fendrick.
If the Bayemurn mansion had a grand feel, the Wistenbach mansion had a serene and peaceful feel.
“Come to think of it, the servants are nowhere to be seen.”
“Because they are not supposed to show their faces to outsiders, except when guiding guests and in a few cases.”
indeed. It’s a pretty strict rule.
Ludwig predicted that maybe it was a rule set by Gladia.
At least, to say that the words came out of Fendrick’s mouth, such a scene was not easily drawn.
“Did you think these were tricky rules?”
“I thought it was strict rather than demanding.”
“It’s one of my rules. He is generous in many ways, but sometimes these things are necessary.”
In other words, it meant that she knew that her husband couldn’t do it, so she did it instead.
Of course, each individual would have a different opinion on whether this rule was absolutely necessary in the mansion, but at least it was a part that showed that she wasn’t the type to unnecessarily dominate people under her.
‘Sir Fendrick has a good wife.’
I don’t know why the couples around me are tied only to the people who fit each other well.
From his parents, the Eifretz couple, to the Bayemurn couple and the Wistenbach couple.
Everyone was tied up only with people who could fill each other’s shortcomings and rely on each other.
“Sir Fendrick will be pleased.”
Gladia’s eyebrows twitched from top to bottom at Ludwig’s outburst as she was admiring some of the paintings hanging on the wall.
“What do you mean?”
“It’s not something I’ve had a one-on-one relationship with, so I’m not saying anything rashly, but at least it’s the happiest thing to have someone by your side who will do what you can’t do without hesitation.”
Saying that, Ludwig pictured the future of himself and Emilia in his head.
There must be a lot of things that are somewhat different from the everyday life of a married couple, which is generally considered in the so-called world.
Even when that time comes, Emilia will not neglect taking care of her body.
If so, wouldn’t it be a pleasure to set the table for her when she came back from her morning training?
‘How come the position is opposite.’
Still, I thought it wasn’t bad.
If I hadn’t met her, I might have lived my whole life growing flowers.
Even if it’s an insignificant thing, isn’t it a good sign that you have more things you want to do?
“You are the second to say that.”
Gladia, who was staring at him, smiled contentedly and stroked the ring on her finger with a sorrowful look.
Ludwig was able to guess the owner who first said this just from that series of actions.
No, even if it wasn’t him, anyone would have noticed.
Because the look in your eyes that reminds you of someone you love doesn’t change no matter how old you get.
“I think I know even if I don’t hear the first one.”
“It’s too quick. Usually in cases like this, he goes around making women cry, whether he likes it or not.”
“hahahaha… … .”
Should I affirm this or deny it?
Ludwig, who smoothed over the situation with an awkward smile, moved on again following Gladia’s guidance.
Fortunately, she didn’t ask me any more.
Shortly after arriving near the drawing room where he had parted with Emilia, he saw her from afar.
Her face, which had looked dark, instantly lit up with light, and quickly started running towards Ludhiby.
Then, as she got closer, she found Gladia standing next to her and hurriedly greeted her.
“Looks like I was looking for it anxiously because I borrowed my fiancé for a while. sorry.”
“Oh, no. Lady Gladia.”
In Ludwig’s eyes, Ludwig’s denial with his face blushing like a person who was caught cheating looked cute.
“I’m going to leave at this point, so let’s spend time with young people. If there is something I am lacking, please do not hesitate to tell me.”
“Thank you for your consideration. wife.”
The fact that Emilia was here also meant that her husband was also alone by now.
For some reason, Gladia, missing her husband’s arms today, headed to the couple’s bedroom.
Leaving one last word to Ludwig.
“Oh, by the way, Prince Ludwig.”
“Tell me.”
“If you see him, ask why he was in the garden. It is not good to hold back your curiosity.”
Gladia suddenly disappears, leaving behind the words that she will let you know if you tell her that she recommended asking.
Ludwig stared blankly at the figure behind him, then belatedly thanked him.
It seems that he has earned his trust. Is there anything else that makes you happy?