Melda murmured with a puzzled expression at Roselia’s assertive words.
“That… not so much a mask, but more of a decoration…”
“Exactly. Unlike the iron masks that cover the face and hide the person’s true features, these are more about adorning one’s face with the most beautiful decorations that highlight their features.”
Unlike the Lugbelzet-style masks that covered the entire face, the Raphellios-style masks only covered the eyes or one eye, adorned with elaborate peacock feathers, adding a touch of glamour and elegance.
“Now is the perfect time to hold a masquerade ball, as Raphellios-style masks have not yet become a trend. Just imagine the noble lady, amidst the plain masks, wearing one decorated with peacock feathers.”
Melda seemed lost in her imagination for a moment, gazing into space with a dreamy expression.
Seeing her completely swayed by Roselia’s rhetoric, Clozet looked at Roselia as if she was truly remarkable.
Regaining her senses, Melda stood up excitedly.
“I must tell Mr. Jeffrey right away! Let’s go with a masquerade ball for the lady’s debutante ball! We’re short on time to custom-order Raphellios-style masks!”
Clozet smiled faintly as Melda hurriedly left the mansion.
“Melda seems really excited.”
“I’m glad I could help,” Roselia said nonchalantly, and Clozet narrowed her eyes.
“It’s really fascinating… Like that hair-up trend incident… How are you so in touch with fashion trends? And you’re a man, too.”
Roselia knew these things through the novel, but she just smiled calmly.
“I just got lucky. I can’t guarantee that this masquerade ball will become a trend.”
In the original novel, it was a masquerade ball hosted by the princess that sparked the trend, but it was uncertain if it would happen this time.
Clozet then looked at Roselia with a meaningful smile.
“Alright, I’ve decided. You will also attend my debutante ball.”
“Me…?”
Roselia repeated, surprised, as Clozet’s expression was too calm.
“As a servant assisting at the banquet, right…?”
“No. You will attend my masquerade ball.”
Roselia looked at Clozet with wide eyes.
It was common for some nobles to bring their domesticos as ornamental accessories to parties, but usually, it was nobles with some standing in society. Clozet was a young lady just debuting in society, and bringing her domestico to her debutante ball might stir up rumors.
“It doesn’t seem like a good idea…”
“I think it’s fine. Besides, it’s a masquerade ball. With a mask, few will recognize you.”
Well… She had a point. If she kept her mask on, there wouldn’t be much of an issue.
Besides, she felt more at ease keeping an eye on the unpredictable Clozet…
Roselia hesitantly nodded.
“Alright. But please keep it a secret from the Duke.”
“Sure! That cold-blooded man probably doesn’t care about my debutante ball anyway.”
Their sibling relationship seemed complicated, but Roselia decided not to intervene, knowing from experience that it could only make things worse. She just offered an awkward smile.
With a month left until the debutante ball, Roselia decided to start looking for the next artwork to sell to the princess.
In the original novel, the second piece that caught the princess’s eye was a landscape painting by an unknown female artist.
In the original story, the Grand Duchess, while disguised, wanders through the village and rescues a woman being beaten by men. Sadly, due to her chronic illness, the woman soon passes away, but not before she gifts the Grand Duchess a painting she made as a token of gratitude.
This painting became the second one the Grand Duchess cherished.
Chronologically, the female painter was not supposed to die for at least another two months. The problem was… finding the location of this female painter…
Roselia checked her attire and pressed down a somewhat oversized hat over her head.
As she entered what seemed to be a tavern, a man cleaning glasses glanced at her and asked, “Is this your first time here?”
Roselia tried to ignore her rigid posture and asked bluntly, “Is there a woman named Nadia here?”
Hearing her adolescent voice, the man gave her a close look. Having likely seen countless naked women, Roselia worried he might notice something off and started sweating. However, the man nonchalantly asked, “You’re here for Nadia?”
“Yes? Ah, yes…”
“It’s rare, someone asking for that frail girl… Well, this place attracts all sorts of tastes.”
It seemed the man assumed she was a night visitor seeking Nadia. Roselia, about to correct him, changed her mind and quietly followed him. She feared being kicked out if she merely wanted to see Nadia and leave.
In any case, meeting Nadia was all that mattered to Roselia.
Arriving at a shabby door, the man gestured towards it and held out his hand for payment. Unfamiliar with the norms of such places, Roselia hesitated, then handed over 1 berang – part of her earnings as Clozet’s domestico.
The man’s eyes widened at the amount, and he chuckled, disappearing down the corridor.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
