Chapter 231 – 23. Flower and Bird Month (1)
The most common form of family in feudal societies is patriarchy. The system that followed the vanity of the monarchy thus demands responsibility as much as the rights granted to Australia. The case of a community that put the incompetent or lazy person as the head of the family quickly collapsed suggests that the mission of the mentioned position is so important.
The Ardennes Baron family of the Margrave of Lemoen, in the northern part of the country, is a newly established family.
No matter how much power you have in your hands, if you can’t maintain it, it’s just an illusion in the end. The trend of honoring families with traditions and bones lies in the fact that they have not lost the power they have held in their hands for a long time.
“Are you enjoying the tea party, everyone?”
As an illegitimate child from a central high family, Rom knew that physiology all too well. He understood that my existence, which had rapidly risen as a powerful family in the northern part of the kingdom, was not as strong as the power, and he kept in mind that he would only be at peace when he disciplined himself endlessly and governed his family, just like the expression of the ruler of the Far East.
“Baron Ardennes!”
“Oh my God, I didn’t expect to see you like this.”
“Thank you for your hospitality. Thanks to that, I didn’t even notice the time passing.”
It was the same reason why he appeared in front of three-colored noble ladies in the maddened yard with Mrs. LeBlanc and the nine dancers. It wasn’t that I couldn’t trust the lovely mother-daughter’s work, but as the head of the family, I needed to take the lead.
“Are you here, Mr. West?”
The reason why beautiful women are happy to be subjugated to him is not simply because of status or masculinity. Even in the days when rights were not given like now, it is because of the character of fulfilling responsibility, the character of knowing morality, and the pure love that was kept until returning after death.
The eyes of Mrs. Baek, dripping with her honey, were made that way. No matter how superhuman her body may be, she still has her fatigue and boredom. How could she not love her husband, who has been toiling day and night without sleep to look after me?
People often refer to newlyweds as a honeymoon, but the Ardennes couple’s affection will not change until the day she dies. She felt her lower belly burning hot through the velvet dress Orianne was wearing.
“It would have been nice if you had come a little earlier.”
“Ah, are you about to dig?”
It was already late afternoon. She smiled at her empty teacup and plate and nodded her head. He did not forget to announce the current situation in a secret language that only the two of them could understand in everyday conversation.
“Coincidentally, that is. Seobang-nim doesn’t like refreshments very much, so even if he had come early, he wouldn’t have had anything to eat.”
“Black tea and snacks are the responsibility of the wives. My role is to make sure that you can comfortably enjoy that pleasure.”
“I know. Thanks to you, I ate my fill today. Everyone seems to like Britannia Milk Jelly. Mrs. Lotringen and Mrs. Brienne each said that Madeleine was good for cream puffs.”
For the frozen land, neighboring lords in the north are a potential threat. Because they do not know when, where, and what variables will become, they need to hold on tightly to the reins.
If there’s a difference, it’s just a difference in preferred method.
The ladies in three colors are definitely beautiful. The colorful hair of the three aristocratic women provides great visual satisfaction. But apart from that, it was necessary to decide more carefully whether or not to keep these women around.
‘It’s good to be honest with your desires, but you shouldn’t neglect to distinguish between construction and construction.’
Rom, lost in thought for a moment, ran his hands through his hair and threw it back. Soon after realizing that the three wives were paying attention, he laughed awkwardly. It was the moment when the bloody impression was unexpectedly neutralized thanks to the scars that ran across the face.
‘Oh, was the baron originally this handsome?’
‘I didn’t know because of the scar, but he’s taller than I thought.’
‘There’s no reason why a man this handsome can’t become a government when he holds real power. Indeed, Estelle and Isabel can’t take their eyes off me, so I’m sure they’ll come to a similar conclusion.’
Yvonne’s prediction was exactly right. It was because in the drawing room where the awkward silence came, the pink color of the young charm opened her mouth first. Mrs. Lothringen, who tucked her long, straight hair over her ears as cunningly as a fox, and displayed her flair.
“I heard from Miss Françoise that Baron Ardennes prepared the cream puffs I ate, is that true?”
“It is an exaggeration. Her ex only helped her a little bit.”
“It was very tasty. If it doesn’t bother you, could you let me taste it next time?”
Rome, who made a gentlemanly gesture without saying anything, responded with that. It was because Estelle’s way of begging and begging her to get absorbed in cream puffs with plenty of cum was very strange. The unique coquetry combined with it made me want to get my hands on it right away and commit it.
“Wanglim is always welcome as long as it is not cumbersome.”
“As Madame Lothringen said, Madeleine is good, but I am especially curious about soufflé and fondant au chocolat.”
It was the purple Isabelle who continued the conversation next. Raising her chin slightly in an attempt not to belittle her, Madame Brienne complimented the taste of her baron’s cum with her haughty face. She said that she looked forward to the day when she would be treated as a meal rather than refreshment, and she made a slightly flushed expression, and she stimulated her desire to conquer.
“Even though it’s not easy to captivate the tongue of a great foodie like me. It doesn’t end with black tea and sweets, but what if it’s a proper haute cuisine…”
The emphasis was on the sound of secretly swallowing saliva. She was afraid of being criticized for being frivolous, so she looked at her eyes. Even now that she knows it as an ordinary refreshment, her pride is causing this, but after becoming more and more dependent on it, I waited to see what would happen.
“What would you refuse if you could have someone as prestigious as the three of you? There is no place as lonely as a mansion with no one to visit. If you do not mind, please visit our house often during your stay in this city.”
“West is right. It’s only been a while since the border citadel has returned to life. Personally, I want you to be there every day.”
Estelle’s complexion brightened noticeably. Isabelle raised her nose as if she couldn’t help it and matched her rhythm. While her first tea party had yet to be finished, an agreement was reached to meet every day to satisfy her gastronomic desires.
“Then see you again tomorrow?”
“I like it. There is nothing wrong with sharing friendships with close nobles.”
“Yeah, it’s great to have this opportunity.”
In reality, it was a cum meal feast to sort out Baron Arden’s cockhouse.
“It seems that things have been decided, but will they happen soon?”
“It should be. Even if you stay for too long, it will be a nuisance.”
In any case, the mood of the two wives, who had no way to know the inside story, was very satisfactory. Glancing at the sunset hanging by the window, they realized that it was not far away and got up from their seats. In the meantime, all she had to do was sip a cup or two of black tea, and for some reason only Yvonne Poitier, who had felt detached throughout the tea party, did not move.
“What, Madame Poitiers?”
Isabel, who was fluttering with her fan, tilted her head. It wasn’t until she replied that she made a troubled expression with her eyebrows slightly narrowed that she finally understood.
“My leg is numb. I will follow you soon, so please go first.”
“Ah, come slowly.”
Fortunately, the interest did not last long. Isabel, who turned her back after Estelle, offered to escort her to the carriage, and she and Oriane chit-chat. In fact she wanted to tell her that Yvonne’s excuse for her was to get around her errands.
Naturally, only the Baron Ardennes and Madame Poitiers were left in the drawing room.
Rising on her nerves over her dance, Rom watched her for a moment, but there was nothing suspicious about the azure dame. Realizing that she did not need to feel particularly threatened, she opened his mouth as he left. He wanted to sort out things that had been overdue.
“I have to go too. Please enter carefully.”
“Wait a minute, Baron.”
“Yes? Any business?”
“Actually, I have something left to tell you.”
It would be a lie if I said that the woman who looked at me with narrow eyes as if she had learned a great trick wasn’t embarrassed. Not to mention, Yvonne Poitier, befitting her position as a countess, was a person capable of negotiating in her own way.
“I found out about the secret of refreshments today.”
“… !”
Rom hesitated. I wasn’t surprised or taken aback, but I was very surprised. And the azure wife, who was convinced that the fact that the calm baron made such a face was proof that her guess was correct, smiled brightly.
“I think it would be difficult if this fact was known to the public.”
“I don’t know what your wife is talking about all of a sudden, but she’s negotiable in that even if she knows a secret, she will reveal it to me. It wouldn’t be good to express each other in a roundabout way, so why don’t you go straight to the point?”
“Great. I’m telling you in advance, but I want you to remember that I am a friendly person to the baron. I am intrigued by your honesty with your own desires. That’s why I have the will to be a good ally.”
“I am surprised. She never thought she would hear that from Madame Poitiers, but she did.”
The two of them crossed their eyes and thought to themselves.
‘As expected, Baron Ardennes had a shady hobby of reading his sensual novels.’
‘Was Yvonne Poitier this type?’
‘It’s not something I’m going to say, but my tastes are noble.’
‘You know what ingredients are in the refreshments, but you’re interested in them?’
‘But that’s why I like it.’
‘Huh, she’s as perverted as Orian’s.’
Needless to say, it was an illusion. Unfortunately, however, the two, who had no clue to correct the miscalculation, started negotiating by observing each other’s behavior.
“If you really want to make a deal, you should listen to the terms.”
“It’s simple. I just want you to have a good relationship with me.”
“What exactly does that mean?”
“Let’s see through affection, as a lover.”
Yvonne’s purpose is not trivial bribery or consolidation of power. She wants an environment where she can first devote herself to her hobbies. For that reason, she was even willing to offer her body as entertainment to the rising star-like baron.
“Do not worry. I’m not trying to deceive you. As a proof of goodwill, let me tell you. It is I who created the secret behind this refreshment.”
Rom, who had been pondering the words in a daze, asked in a puzzled voice.
“… Yes? Doesn’t it make sense? What do you mean?”
“… Yes? It’s my work, so I made it myself.”
It was embarrassing for Yvonne as well. She opened her mouth in her bewilderment at the unexpected reaction of her baron.
“Isn’t that what Oriane and Françoise did?”
“What are you talking about? Is that my picture?”
“Painting? Suddenly, what picture?”
Then there was an awkward silence. The man and woman, who had only tilted their heads, not knowing what she meant, muttered to themselves after thinking about it for a long time.
‘What are you talking about…’
‘What are you talking about…’
It wasn’t until a few minutes later that the misunderstanding was resolved.
