My Contract Marriage Got Interrupted (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 86

Emma, strictly speaking, was not a noble young lady like Ellie with a titled family, nor had she ever entered high society—she was merely a humble maid.

However, she was a maid who had been specially trained to fill the void during the long vacancy of the mistress of Ertman Manor.

She was essentially the personal secretary every noble household kept to assist their lady—no different in function.

Thus, Emma could confidently claim that she was second to none in her understanding of high society’s customs and Ertman’s standing.

And from her perspective, Odette’s current dilemma could be resolved very simply.

“No family would dare openly protest or express dissatisfaction toward Ertman just because My Lady chooses not to engage in social activities. If I may say so myself cautiously, the Ertmans are a family long accustomed to seclusion.”

Odette instantly grasped what Emma was trying to convey.

Of course, even other noble families could easily avoid unwanted social engagements if they truly wished—but the Ertmans had an especially convenient excuse in this regard.

Just saying they refrained from socializing out of fear of drawing the Emperor’s wrath would make everyone nod in understanding.

“If you ever feel inclined to participate in social events, it would be perfectly acceptable to do so within Ertman territory. While the capital’s high society is directly under His Majesty the Emperor’s watchful eye, Ertman territory has maintained discreet exchanges all along.”

Odette looked surprised at Emma’s explanation.

“I had suspected as much, but it seems you haven’t been completely isolated even there.”

“Yes. Had there been no contact at all, relations with our vassal families would have become quite strained. However, Marquis Fouart was constantly away on the battlefield, and… His Grace the Duke wasn’t much different, so frequent interactions never really happened.”

“You know an awful lot, Emma.”

“I come from a vassal family myself.”

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