Reincarnated As My Husband's Mistress-Chapter 62: [] The Grand Duchess’s Bedroom

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Noevian's bedroom was completely silent. The servant who had been sent to the Acacia Count's estate yesterday had returned in a sorry state. Enraged, he had formally protested to the Emperor and requested that Roardnes be disciplined. But the Emperor's reply was absurd. Apparently, the Royal Second Knights led by Roardnes had occupied the Count's estate under the pretext of investigating the "disappearance of Countess Kuroseda". Jimsker had doubted his own eyes upon receiving the Emperor's early morning reply. Even to him, Roardnes' occupation of the Count's estate seemed to be heavily influenced by personal feelings. Moreover, the Emperor, having heard from the Crown Prince that Noevian intended to keep Blier by his side, had added a remark telling him to leave the Countess of Acacia alone. It was quite customary for the Emperor to attach a handwritten note at the end of an official letter, and Noevian stared at it for a long time.

"Your Grace. What should we do?"

"..."

Noevian had expected Roardnes to not sit idly by, but he hadn't expected him to be so blatant. This was already the second time he had referred to Blier as 'my woman'. Initially, he had planned to bring Blier in to keep her from acting rashly and to send her to her estate at an appropriate time. He had no intention at all of seating Blier in the position of Grand Duchess, which required a lot of political maneuvering. And since Blier herself had said that she was using Roardnes out of her desire to be by his side, he believed she would have no complaints. Anyway, after the funeral, Noevian would stay in his estate more often than in the capital. He planned to bring a noblewoman from a more advantageous family to the position of Grand Duchess someday. But if Roardnes wanted Blier and intended to seat her in the position of Princess Consort, things were different. It meant that Blier would have a choice. If Blier had been her usual self, she would have come running last night, even if it meant being rude. She would have come with her carriage full of luggage, saying that she was in a hurry before her mind changed, as she had achieved what she had so longed for.

"Sir Jimsker. What did your father say?"

"...Yes?"

"It seems that everyone was guarding the front gate like clockwork this morning. Did you receive any message?"

There was. Jimsker blushed, recalling his father, Count Railon, whom he had encountered at the front gate on his way back to the Grand Duke's residence with wet pants yesterday.

"I apologize."

"Instead of apologizing, I want to know what you talked about."

'Since the Grand Duke is so ignoring us, we have no choice but to take other measures.' Or so he had said. Count Railon had been a supporter of the Crown Prince even before Noevian became the Grand Duke, so strictly speaking, he was not part of Noevian's faction, but of the Crown Prince's. He had always disliked Noevian, who was young and inflexible and the head of the Crown Prince's faction. Jimsker rolled his eyes, trying to find something to say to Noevian. But Noevian seemed to understand everything with that short silence and didn't ask any further questions. It was a conflict he had to go through eventually. As long as they were loyal to the Crown Prince rather than to him.

'Anyway, I have to deal with the Blier issue first.'

He couldn't let Blier run wild anymore, and he couldn't let Duke Castagna influence him.

"Your Grace?"

When Noevian got up from his seat without saying anything, Jimsker approached him nervously.

"I'll go to the Count's estate myself."

He had no choice but to go and confront Roardnes. He could say that he had received the Emperor's order late, and as the lord of the Count's family, he would have the justification. Knock, knock. As soon as he picked up the jacket that was casually draped over the chair, there was a knock on the door of the quiet study. Noevian and Jimsker's gaze turned simultaneously to the open door.

"Your Grace, the Countess of Acacia has arrived."

Jimsker was startled by the butler's report and looked at Noevian. Unlike the moment ago when Noevian's face was as hard as a rock, it was now clearly relaxed. Jimsker thought it was quite unusual.

***

Noevian had been sent off to investigate the missing person case with a face full of worry, and I headed to the Grand Duke's residence. I had only brought Yona and a few maids with me, as I didn't know what would happen to the other servants. The servants at the Grand Duke's residence didn't seem surprised, as Noevian had apparently ordered my room to be prepared in advance. Only Marie welcomed me, as neither Annie nor her group was in sight. I naturally handed my hat to Marie and looked around at the bustling surroundings.

"Where is my bedroom?"

"I'll show you."

Noevian's voice came from the upper stairs.

Contrary to my expectation that he would be furious after yesterday's commotion, his expression was slightly excited. However, instead of being reassured by his appearance, my heart turned cold. Seeing his excited face as he contemplated living with me in this beautifully decorated Grand Duke's residence, with my corpse beneath him, I couldn't help but stiffen my expression. As if he didn't notice, Noevian's face was brighter than any expression I had seen recently. I sneered and placed my hand in his outstretched one. I could read the anxiety that had plagued him all night in Noevian's tightly gripping hand.

"This is the bedroom you'll be staying in."

The place he took me to was not my original bedroom, but the one next to it. As soon as I entered, I saw a wall covered in a terrible shade of pink, typical of Blier's taste. Before I could frown, the butler, Gaspard, followed me in and began to explain how much effort he had put into it. A large window that let in plenty of sunlight. A terribly intense pink curtain hanging over it, and a chiffon curtain added for a romantic atmosphere. A long, irrelevant explanation followed about the antique and massive console, made of the finest wood. Listening to it with a bored expression, I waved my hand right away.

"That's enough, get out."

"Yes?"

"Do I have to say it twice?"

Gaspard trembled as if struck by lightning, glanced at Noevian, and left the bedroom. I naturally let go of Noevian's hand and sat down on the new pink bed.

"Was the title of Grand Duchess just for show?"

"What else are you not happy about?"

"Yes. My bedroom is next door, isn't it? Did you think I wouldn't remember a place I've been to before?"

"No. You can't go there now."

"Why?"

"Come if you want to."

'Come if you want to'. His words made me look at him with a confused expression, as if he was talking about his own room. Facing me, Noevian opened the bedroom door that Gaspard had closed and spoke to me.

"It's practically my room now. Come if you want to sleep with me."

"!"

"I'm not very happy with the rumor that I'm sleeping with my fiancée before the funeral of my ex-wife, but I'll try my best to keep it from leaking out."

It wasn't a funny joke at all, but he laughed softly and told me to rest.

"Rest?"

How dare he say that and tell me to rest? I couldn't believe it, so I bit my lip for a moment. Before long, Yona came running in.

"Madam, His Highness is preparing to go to the palace?"

"That's enough. I'm not going to see him off."

"Yes. But His Highness told me to send all the other servants back to the Count's estate, except for me."

"I knew it."

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I looked out the window at the large carriage at the entrance to the Grand Duke's residence. Soon, I saw Noevian getting on the carriage and leaving in quick steps.

"Yona. Call Marie."

***

Marie, whom I had called for, answered my questions in detail. She said that the Grand Duchess's bedroom had been locked and that no one was allowed to enter or clean it in Noevian's presence since the theft.

"Damn it. Locked?"

"Yes, yes!"

"Alright, for now, you can go."

After Marie left, I covered my mouth, looking at Yona who was blinking in surprise.

"Did I just say damn?"

"Yes. I thought you were serving the Second Prince."

"Damn. I was going to tell him someday about my foul mouth, but I've picked up the habit myself."

"..."

"..."Did I just say damn?"

"Yes, but it's okay to that extent, Madam."

Yona seemed to have quickly gotten used to it, having spent a few days with Roardnes and Neil. She smiled. I slowly walked around the room, which was completely covered in pink, lost in thought. I didn't know how much freedom I would have in this Grand Duke's residence, but before Noevian drew a clear line, I had tried to search the Grand Duchess's bedroom and study. It was a place where I had a reason to go. But the fact that the bedroom door, which was easier to access than the study, was locked meant that I would have to waste this perfect opportunity when Noevian was away.

"Yona, get the most revealing clothes from my suitcase."

"...Revealing clothes?"

"Yes."

The Grand Duchess's bedroom was connected to the Duke's bedroom through a bathroom in the middle. In other words, if I entered Noevian's bedroom, I could enter the bedroom through the bathroom. Conveniently, the bathroom door could only be locked from inside, so if I could get into the bathroom, it would only be a matter of time before I could enter the Grand Duchess's bedroom. Just then, there was a knock on the bedroom door. Yona looked at me and opened the door, and the head maid, Sophie, entered slowly, leaning on her cane. Annie's group followed her, their eyes almost glued to the floor.

"Welcome to the Grand Duke's residence, Madam. I am Sophie, the head maid."

"Until I officially become the Grand Duchess, you can call me Blier, Head Maid."

"Thank you."

Sophie looked at the wide-open suitcase with gentle eyes.

"You can have the servants pack your things."

"Oh, my maid will do it, so don't worry about it. But as a matter of fact, I was just about to see you."

"Is there anything you need?"

Sophie's eyes naturally turned to the clock on the wall, and I smiled softly. Usually, people bathe before going to bed.

"I want to prepare myself a little before His Highness arrives."

Understanding the meaning of my words, Sophie's droopy eyes widened and her wrinkled cheeks turned slightly red.

"B, Blier?"

"There's not much time to welcome my husband."

Yona, who had been rummaging through the suitcase looking for my clothes, looked up. Seeing Yona and Sophie's eyes shaking violently, I lifted the corners of my lips smoothly.

"I'm going to wait for His Highness in the Duke's bedroom. Everyone will understand, won't they?"

What a great sight it would be to see the mistress who had seduced the Duke waiting for him in his bedroom as soon as she arrived at the Grand Duke's residence. It would be a bonus if I could enter the Grand Duchess's bedroom under the pretense of waiting for him.

"T, the Duke's bedroom?"

"Of course. We're going to be husband and wife soon, aren't we? Prepare the bath."

"T, then the bath..."

"I want to use the bathroom in the Duke's bedroom."

Until Noevian returns, I will search the Grand Duchess's bedroom. That was my plan.

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