Chapter 322: Chapter 322 - [Side Story] A Typical Political Marriage (2)
Chapter 322 – [Side Story] A Typical Political Marriage (2)
Derek had many things to say about the trick she had pulled, but in the end, his curiosity won over .
“Since when did you like me?”
He wasn’t convinced . All he did was answer Jeanne’s questions on the way here . She smiled and replied .
“Well, how should I say this? Normally, one would get angry at this situation . I tried to deceive you after all . ”
She was right . Jeanne pulled the wool over his eyes, but Derek was more curious as to why .
Jeanne looked around, conscious of the attention that was being drawn towards the two from other onlookers, and she spoke again .
“I believe our conversation will take longer, so why don’t we go inside the restaurant?”
Derek nodded at her suggestion . They had more to say than what could be said at the front of a restaurant . Before Jeanne went inside, she looked apologetically at the woman who wore the fancy dress on her behalf .
“Thank you for listening to my favor . Please go inside the carriage and rest . ”
“Yes, My Lady . ”
The woman nodded calmly . The real maid seemed to be the one disguised as Jeanne . As Derek stared at the two women, Jeanne first stepped into the restaurant .
“Shall we go in then?”
The pair was about to walk into the large entrance hall together, when a restaurant employee stepped in their way .
“I’m sorry, but you cannot enter the restaurant with a maid . ”
The employee must have mistaken Jeanne as a maid brought in by Derek . The more upscale restaurants only allowed nobility inside, so the employee’s behavior was only natural .
Only then did realize that Jeanne was still wearing the maid’s uniform . She always came in and out of this place with ease, and never thought about her dress . Furthermore, she had no intention of revealing her identity at first, so she had not planned for this .
“Ah, well…”
She blushed in embarrassment and was about to explain herself, when—
Seueug .
Derek quietly pulled off his suit jacket and placed it over Jean’s shoulders . He was taking care to make sure that others couldn’t see her maid’s uniform anymore .
“She’s my fiancée . ”
Derek was identifiable as a noble at first glance, and no further explanation was necessary . The employee bowed and stepped back .
“My apologies . Let me show you inside”
Jeanne, with the jacket wrapped around her shoulders, looked at Derek with a puzzled expression . Her cheeks were slightly pink .
“…Thank you . ”
“Not at all . You were not in the wrong . ”
Fiancée . That wasn’t necessarily an incorrect description, since marriage was being considered between their two families . But this was the first time Derek introduced someone as such, and Jeanne was the first to hear it . An awkward atmosphere settled between the two . Meanwhile, the employee who guided them inside the restaurant spoke .
“The window seats are all currently full, so those who do not have reservations will be seated at the center . Is that alright?”
Jeanne answered .
“I have a reservation, so please check . ”
“Yes, I see . What is your name?”
“It is Jeanne Morris . ”
Upon hearing her name, the employee bowed his head as if to apologize for his mistake earlier . Afterwards, Jeanne and Derek were led into the enormous dining room of the restaurant .
The table Jeanne reserved had the best view in this luxurious establishment . The pair was seated at the table, and they continued their conversation as they started on the appetizers .
“Firstly, I apologize for my attempt to deceive you . I’m sorry . ”
“I would have found out later anyway, but don’t you think that was a little reckless?”
“Of course I did . But I couldn’t help it . I wanted to know what kind of man I was going to marry . ”
“So did you find out a little about me?”
Jean nodded unhesitatingly at Derek’s question .
“Yes . More than I thought…”
At the same time, her eyes fell to the jacket on her shoulders .
“…You are kind . ”
Derek replied as if he didn’t understand .
“I’ve never heard of such a thing . It’s too short a time to get to know anything about me . ”
“Not exactly . You didn’t treat me rudely as a maid . You were not disrespectful, abusive or rude . ”
Though her words were vague, Derek caught on to her meaning . There were many noblemen who inappropriately touched pretty maids .
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“The time we have to meet before marriage is very short . I was afraid that my partner would hide behind a friendly mask in front of me . ”
After hearing that, Derek could see why Jeanne made this effort . Just as she said, she wanted to know exactly the man she was going to marry .
“I’m glad that your questions about me were answered…but I don’t know who you are yet . ”
“Of course . It would be unfair if I was the only one who knew about you, so I’ll answer any questions you have . ”
“My height is 165 centimeters, and my birthday is on October 15th . I have never really thought about my own children, but I want to make as many siblings as possible . Since I was little, I have always envied a crowded family . ”
Derek listened closely to what she was saying . Jeanne’s answers were based on the question she asked Derek in the carriage .
“I want a man who respects me . And my main concern is not to regret this political marriage . ”
“I see . ”
“I don’t know if this is my goal, but I want to live as Jeanne Morris forever . ”
Derek looked at her in puzzlement .
“…I don’t quite understand . ”
“Getting married will increase my responsibilities . That is inevitable, of course, but that doesn’t mean I can’t live as myself anymore . ”
“Is that what you think?”
“Yes . When I marry you, my name will change from Jeanne Morris to Jean Blaise . But I don’t want to disappear . If I become someone else’s wife, someone else’s mother, I still want to be me . ”
Her face was serious . Derek fully understood her intent now . Her words were profound to him in a way, as he was also afraid of change after marriage as well .
For the first time, Derek thought he understood a little of who Jeanne was . He had guessed this after she revealed her disguise as a maid, but she was not the type to leave her fate in the hands of others . A strong woman who forged her own future… Derek wasn’t repulsed by that kind of woman . His sisters were the same .
“I promise you one thing, no matter what . Just because you marry me, it doesn’t mean you have to change a thing about yourself . ”
Derek wouldn’t change overnight after his marriage either, and he wouldn’t ask his wife to do something he wouldn’t do .
“If we get married, then I will live a life of mutual support with you . We are not meeting to give up something, but to fill each other’s gaps . ”
Jeanne didn’t respond immediately, but even without words, her feelings were evident in her expression . She was deeply moved by Derek’s words . It wasn’t until now that she realized that he was the man she had been hoping for . She didn’t want to be forced to change when she was married . She wanted to find a way to be happier with each other .
“I didn’t expect those words from you . In fact, the Blaise family is so powerful that I was worried what to do if you had a bad personality or expected me to change…but you’re not like that at all . ”
Derek smiled at the honesty of her comments .
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“You were different from what I imagined as well . ”
Jeanne smiled, and continued on casually as if they were having a daily conversation .
“Shall we get married? Of course, our families are already talking to each other regardless, but I’d love it to be you . ”
“If it’s with you…then I think it will be alright . ”
“I’m glad you agree . I’m happy that you’re my fiancé . ”
“That’s an undeserved title . ”
Jeanne held up her wine glass .
“Shall we toast to it?”
“Alright . ”
Derek soon lifted his glass of wine as well, and their glasses clinked in the air . A faint smile spread on Jeanne’s face .
“To our happy future . ”
The marriage between Jeanne and Derek happened quickly . Since the marriage was arranged by families and the parties had little opposition, it was only natural to speed up the preparations . The wedding date, wedding hall, and much more were settled swiftly . Only three months had passed since they met when they had their wedding .
“Congratulations, Leader . ”
“Live happily!”
Derek was surrounded by guests that poured him their congratulations . There was considerable interest in Empress Elena’s brother and the oldest son of the Blaise family getting married . Derek was dealing with the crowd of guests when a servant approached .
“It’s time to start the ceremony, My Lord . ”
“Is it already?”
“Yes . Follow me this way, please . ”
Jeanne’s father, Count Morris, had difficulty walking from a limp he obtained from a battle of conquest . Thus, Derek and Jeanne would walk down the aisle together .
Derek followed the servant and entered the back of the wedding hall, and waited for his bride to appear . After a few moments, a beautiful woman approached his side . She was an elegant figure in a stunning white wedding dress, and even the normally expressionless Derek was taken aback . He had never seen a woman so lovely…
He couldn’t pull his eyes away from her as he spoke .
“Are you nervous?”
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“A little, but…I’m fine . I’m going to walk down the aisle with you today . ”
Derek smiled at her words .
“You say beautiful words . ”
“I mean it . I feel very lucky to have you as my life partner . ”
“I hope I can live up to that expectation . As a knight and as your husband, I will work hard to stay by your side forever . ”
“I am the same . I will help you lead the Blaise family, and will help you fulfill your dreams in the future . ”
“I feel reassured . ”
“Our goal is to make each other happy . ”
At Jeanne’s words, the couple smiled at each other at the same time . Just then, a bridal march played to mark the start of the ceremony . A servant standing outside hurriedly approached them .
“You may enter now . ”
Derek nodded carefully and took Jeanne’s delicate hand .
“Shall we take the first step?”
Jeanne smiled and nodded .
The two entered the hall, and the air seemed to glow around them . Derek was dressed handsomely in a black tailcoat, while Jeanne was in an immaculate white wedding dress . They looked a perfect match .
As they walked down the aisle, uniformed knights lined up on both sides drew out their swords one by one . The seated guests included Elena, Carlisle and Crow, as well as a matured Mirabelle and Kuhn standing next to her .
The grand wedding ceremony began in an atmosphere of celebration . Everyone, including Alphord and Jeanne’s family, looked on with emotion .
It was a perfect day for a new beginning .
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