Since there wasn’t a tea room to open, Yuriecen eventually climbed into the carriage with Edna. Mitchell unfolded a makeshift table inside the narrow carriage, and Daisy, who had boiled tea outside, brought up teacups according to the number of people.

“It would have been nice if we had some snacks, but it’s a shame.”

Daisy, who started the carriage, muttered a regretful sound. Not considering the possibility that all of Centum City might have closed its doors, they hadn’t brought anything.

“Really, even just one madeleine would have been nice.”

“Should I go look around nearby?”

Benjamin, at Yuriecen’s words, seemed ready to get up immediately. Before Yuriecen could say anything, Edna, who was sitting across, expressed displeasure.

“It’s okay, Your Highness. I’m currently trying to control my weight.”

While saying that, she found the most flattering angle for herself, turned her head, and blinked. Benjamin, who was a prince, couldn’t walk casually because of his position as Yuriecen’s escort, but it seemed like Edna was not giving up on Benjamin, even though she heard the story that Benjamin spent the night with Yuriecen just yesterday. Yuriecen was astonished by Edna’s open behavior but didn’t show any reaction.

“Ah, forget it.”

Although it wasn’t the intention, this confirmed that even with rumors of Benjamin engaging in an affair with Laphine while having a promise of marriage with Yuriecen, Edna seemed unfazed. Yuriecen gave a mischievous smile at Benjamin. Benjamin didn’t even glance at Edna. His gaze, which seemed more interested in counting the dust on the sofa, quickly changed when he felt Yuriecen’s presence.

‘Why?’

Even with just a short glance, Yuriecen’s attention seemed pleasing to Benjamin’s green eyes. Suddenly, a confident feeling washed over Yuriecen.

‘There’s really no room for him to feel anxious.’

Satisfied with herself, Yuriecen patted Benjamin on the shoulder, as if telling him to stop looking, and called Edna with a cough.

“So, what’s going on exactly?”

“Huh?”

“Huh? No. I mean, what’s the meaning of canceling the party on the day of and saying that the entire Viscount’s mansion is taking a break?”

“Oh, well.”

Edna nodded her head vaguely as if to say she was indeed here to talk about that. Even though she climbed into the carriage to discuss this matter, it seemed like she was completely captivated by Benjamin sitting in front of her.

“You said you were going to the Viscount’s mansion yesterday.”

As a result, Edna and Yuriecen spent quite an awkward time by themselves. Of course, Yuriecen seemed like she had no thoughts at all. Edna took a sip of the tea.

“Yeah, I was at the Staubin Viscount’s mansion yesterday. I was walking in the garden with the lady. You know, the summer rose garden is famous.”

“Is that today’s party venue?”

“Yeah. Madam said it was okay to look around first. Well, I was enjoying it when… well, teeth were discovered suddenly at the Viscount’s mansion, you know?”

“Teeth? At the Viscount’s mansion?”
“Yeah. I heard a strange rumor. They say they bought a new bird, and it was there. So, they moved the entire mansion, and I was told to avoid it at all costs. That’s why I hastily booked an inn and stayed for a day, and that’s how it turned out like this.”

“Hmm…”

It was perplexing. The Staubin Viscount’s mansion is by no means a lax place. Teeth suddenly appearing in such a place? While Yuriecen was lost in thought, Edna took another sip of tea. Meanwhile, she stole a glance at Benjamin. It seemed like there was something bothering her.

‘Looks like she has something to say…’

However, it seemed like it wasn’t something Yuriecen wanted to hear. Edna stubbornly kept staring at Benjamin, even though she probably felt Yuriecen’s gaze.

Benjamin, subtly raising an eyebrow, asked Edna.

“So, Lady Edna, do you not know the details either?”

Then he turned his head towards Yuriecen.

“I’ll look into what happened directly or indirectly. So, wait here for a moment.”

“Oh, right!”

Benjamin seemed like he was about to leave. Edna shouted as if she just remembered something.

“Actually, you know, Yuriecen?!”

Instead of just saying it, this time, she bent her upper body towards Yuriecen, seemingly preparing to say something secret, all while not forgetting to sneak glances at Benjamin.

‘By now, it seems like Edna is getting her payback for what she did to Adel on her own.’

Yuriecen was on the verge of laughing. Benjamin, as if he had decided to leave, grabbed the table and slightly bowed towards Edna.

“Do you know something?”

“Ah…”

Every time Benjamin moved, a fascinating fragrance wafted through the air. It was an unforced, soft woody scent. It was musky and vanilla-like. Even the solid, spreading fragrance seemed charming. Edna, who seemed captivated, closed her mouth, which had been wide open, and answered while clearing her throat.

“It’s just a rumor. There’s nothing certain. But… there is such talk.”

Edna, even in the closed carriage, looked around anxiously. Lowering her voice as if whispering, she continued.