Published at 12th of November 2020 10:16:45 AM
Chapter 36
Bernard, his mother, and sister-in-law moved to a coffee shop .
“Mother-in-law is a coffee good?”
“Yes”
After checking with her, they call the clerk, and order .
“Two cafe au lait and a chocolate au lait . ”
“Understood”
Bernard’s sister-in-law said that his brother-in-law’s taste wouldn’t change as he grew up, so she ordered a sweet drink made from chocolate for him . Bernard was quiet without any complaints .
“It’s been a while, Bernard”
“……Thanks”
“You grew up before I knew it, and I feel lonely . ”
“……Oh”
“Fufufu, is it embarrassing to see me after such a long time?”
The oldest brother, Robert’s wife Ingrit, squints her eyes while looking at her brother-in-law who is ten years younger .
Growing up among sisters, she seemed to want a younger brother, and she took care of him since the first time she saw him, when she married his brother .
“Do you remember? The day you went out to play with the wild boars? I remember it like yesterday . ”
That was when Bernard was eight years old .
Ingrit, who had just married his brother, decided to go for a walk in the nearby forest and they went out together .
If you walk through the colorful early summer forest, you will unfortunately encounter wild boar .
However, Ingrit didn’t have to worry about that . She grew up in the city but was an odd daughter who followed her father to hunt .
So even when she met a wild animal, she responded very calmly . She holds the gun she was carrying around just in case, and shoots through the head in one shot .
“It was delicious, the boar at that time”
Well, as Ingrit said, it was a beautiful memory, but it’s also Bernard’s most feared memory of his childhood .
“Bernard, I was very lonely since you went to the capital . ”
Ingrit currently has children aged 7 and 5 . She’s coming to the royal capital together with them this time .
“Where are your children?”
“I’m leaving them in my parents’ house”
When asked about my days off, my plans were decided in no time .
The cafe au lait and the chocolate au lait were brought to the table in no time, and as the moment of recollecting fond memories was completed, we moved on to the main subject .
“-So why are you here, mother and sister-in-law?”
“I said I would come back here soon . ”
“This is too early . ”
Oceanne said she came so soon because Ingrit was going home .
“It’s been a long time since we gathered . There has been a topic going around about a public auction-“
Hearing that the wedding dress of Agnes mother will be on display at the auction, Oceanne said she hastily decided to participate in it .
“But how was it possible for you, mother, to participate in a hurry?”
“If I give your father’s name, they can arrange it . ”
As expected, Bernard thought about it and it was logical . He has already forgotten that he was a member of the Shokai family, who was the first or second most powerful military family in the continent .
“Where does the money come from?”
“From a portion of your grandfather’s gift to you . For your wedding . ”
“What?”
Bernard couldn’t believe it .
“I heard that I would never receive a gift in my life . And it was grandfather who said it . ”
“He didn’t mean that . ”
She spread the fan and gracefully fanned herself while lightly smiling .
Furthermore, Bernard was shocked to hear the amount that was the gift .
“Of the five hundred gold coins, I used only one hundred fifty this time . ”
“Five hundred coins !? What ?!”
His eyebrows crunched together and jumped up when hearing about such a large sum of money .
Three years ago, Oceanne’s father donated 500 gold coins to all his grandchildren .
Immediately after receiving it, his third brother, Louis, spent it on business reserves, and a year later the business collapsed .
Five hundred gold coins disappeared in no time .
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“That’s what happened, so I thought I would manage the property of the rest of my sons . ”
(I sighed deeply as if seeing what happened . I know my brother the best, and how silly he can be . )
“I asked your father what to do, but we couldn’t think of a way to use it, so I decided to leave it to management . ”
“… I have to send a thank-you letter to my grandfather . ”
“Yes, be happy son . ”
Changing of topic, she suggested for the wedding dress of Agnes to be a surprise on the day of the wedding .
Bernard was about to gush out the chocolate he had in his mouth .
“You can spend the rest of the money at the wedding or honeymoon . ”
“I look forward to his wedding too, mother-in-law!”
“Really . We’re so happy for your wedding Bernard, and so excited about the event . Even so, it was a happy coincidence that I was able to win the dress . ”
When the situation settled down, he was overwhelmed with the news of the grand wedding .
Bernard endlessly blames his mother . She’s the cause of such mess .
“To pay as much as 150 gold coins for one dress”
Oceanne apologized for that . She was sorry for using his property without permission .
“Agnes talked a lot about the fond memories of her mother engraved in the dress, so whatever I could do … I did…”
Agnes mother cannot see her daughter’s wedding . Then, at least the dress, she would be happy to be with her, even if it’s just through the memories in her dress, says Oceanne .
Ingrit was crying while listening to the story .
On the other hand, Bernard sweats beads of water on his forehead .
It’s not about the wedding preparations or the dress what is currently occupying his mind .
He was impatient about hurrying home to alert the others, because he’s extremely worried about his mother finding out about Agnes being a maid, now that she’s dressed as a servant at home, how will he explain her? It would be difficult .
Courage! This requires immense courage . If she starts asking questions… . What . To . do?
“—Where is mother and sister-in-law going to be tonight?”
The two people, who were excited about the wedding, stopped moving at the same time .
Bernard swallowed saliva .
While folding the fan, Oceanne tells him what she’s planning tonight .
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“I’m thinking of resting at Ingrit’s house today . ”
Bernard is deeply relieved when he heard it .
He had to organize various information in his head so he will hold a strategy meeting after his return .
The current time is 9 o’clock . It was almost time for the last carriage departure .
“Okay, will you return now?”
“Yes . ”
The payment at the auction is done and they leave . Outside there was a pick-up carriage from Ingrit’s house .
After seeing off his mother and sister-in-law, he rushes to the carriage platform . He managed to get on the last carriage .
In a wagon that shakes violently .
Several serious facts were discovered today by Bernard, such as the sudden invasion of his mother and sister-in-law, the successful bid for the wedding dress of Agnes mother, and a gift from his grandfather .
(I’m wondering why problems are coming down one after another . )
Meanwhile, he arrived at a stop near his home .
To get home as soon as possible, he jumps off the carriage, pays the bill, and then runs home .
After opening the door, Agnes appeared from the nearby rest area . She rushes to the side of Bernard and greets him .
“Master, welcome back”
“I have something to tell you”
Bernard, who was breathing hard because of his hurried arrival, lifted Agnes on the air and started running towards a room because of the need to solve the issue at hand as fast as possible .
“Well, I’m all ears . ”
Agnes was a little surprised, but soon let herself be carried away .
Bernard drops Agnes in front of his private room and pulls her hand into the room .
He took her to the chaise longue and ordered her to sit down .
He thought she would sit in the opposite seat as it was, but she started walking towards his side with one knee on the ground .
“–It was a big deal . Don’t play anymore that this is serious . ”
Agnes then changing her expression, sat as told and became serious .
“What happened?”
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Bernard sorted out the information and told Agnes about today .
But, he kept silent about the fact regarding her mother’s wedding dress .
The most important thing is that his mother and sister-in-law came .
“They will come here tomorrow, so I decided to ask you to pretend to be my fiancée again . I’m sorry, but it would be helpful if you could talk with mother again tomorrow . ”
“All right! It’s a cheap favor . ”
This time, he urged her to not only speak with his mother, Oceanne, but also with his sister-in-law, Ingrit .
“Sister-in-law usually has a sharper intuition than my mother . So be careful when you lie . ”
“I understand . ”
“then–“
The problem is the clothes . He had tailored clothes that would suit her current body shape, but those are maid outfits .
“Use the straightening underwear corset if you can . Use the clothes you have from before . ”
“… Ah, yeah . It’s going to be painful, but I’ll be patient . ”
“Thanks . ”
Bernard kneeled down in front of her, and knocked his head on the ground three times .
Agnes panicked when she saw the situation .
“It’s okay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
” I’m sorry I got you caught up in my family situation . ”
“I always want to help you master, so I’m glad that I can help you now . You saved me . ”
Agnes stands up from the chair and crouches down to the same line-of-sight as Bernard .
“Well, I’ll do my best . ”
Bernard is fascinated by Agnes who expressed her determination in this manner .
On the way, he noticed that he has been rude to her and embarrassed returned her words .
“… Oh, thank you”
They encouraged each other to work hard .
Translated by djurasico (dot) home (dot) blog