Raising a son seems to be of no use at all!
Cardinal de Mare scolded his son in anger.
“Do you even know what you’re saying right now?”
Epolito responded to his father’s rebuke with a smile on his face.
“Oh, father. You know that mother has always been like that.”
Epolito’s laughter was not of the sort that came from deliberately opposing his father with leisure.
It was the confidence of a beloved child who knew that no matter what he said, his father would never ultimately hate him.
Ariadne inwardly bowed her head.
‘The inevitable has come.’
Epolito did not falter in the face of his father’s displeasure and convinced Cardinal de Mare.
“Mother means no harm. She just gets a little confused when it comes to family matters because she’s so affectionate. You knew that about her, didn’t you?”
Indeed, there was not a trace of malice in Lucrezia. She didn’t hate her husband or cause accidents to torment him.
She was just so thoughtless that she didn’t consider what would happen if traces of black magic appeared within the Cardinal’s house.
“Even Isabella became like that because of some ridiculous rumors. At that time, mother must have been out of her mind. Mother has a bit of an innocent side. That’s what makes her cute, isn’t it?”
As soon as Isabella’s story came up, the cardinal’s bell chimed. It was close to three months since his eldest daughter had been confined to her room. It was about time to release her.
Her reputation had taken a bit of a hit due to her foolish behavior, but his eldest daughter was, no matter what anyone said, the most beautiful woman in San Carlo. The ‘Treasure of San Carlo’ might be difficult because of her actions, but her face was flawless.
If he could clear her name and put her back on the market, she might not be able to aim for the position of princess as before, but she could still find a pretty good husband.
Whether or not she could be sold before her marriageable age passed, in other words, a maiden’s age had the most decisive impact on the grade of her husband.
If he didn’t really plan to send her to the convent forever, Cardinal de Mare had to reintroduce Isabella to the market quickly.
“Surely Isabella has been reflecting for a long time……”
As Ariadne, who managed the house, she knew well that Isabella’s behavior during her confinement was extremely bad. Complaints about Isabella’s behavior had been heard here and there.
But she wasn’t stupid enough to present evidence that Isabella was far from reflective at this point.
The reason Cardinal de Mare was going to release Isabella was Isabella’s ‘reflection,’ but in reality, it had nothing to do with whether she was reflecting or not.
If she couldn’t stop it, it was better to pretend to be good. Pretending to be good wasn’t just Isabella’s specialty.
“Father. I was already worried about how mother would spend the cold winter in the poor facilities of the Bergamo farm.”
Cardinal de Mare looked at Ariadne with a somewhat surprised expression. Ariadne spoke carefully with the most kind expression she could muster.
“I know because I’ve lived there, but Bergamo Farm is to the north of here, isn’t it? The winters in the north are harsh. And the rural buildings are really cold in winter because they don’t have insulation. I’m worried about mother’s health.”
Ariadne paused thoughtfully, then looked at Cardinal de Mare with a slight twinkle in her eye. She was hoping for a glowing and pitiful sparkle.
“Besides, since Brother Epolito returned, Sister Isabella hasn’t even seen him once. Family should greet each other, right? I think it’s a good idea for everyone to gather and vent their frustrations on father’s birthday.”
Cardinal de Mare looked at Ariadne again. Ariadne smiled sweetly at her father.
Epolito looked at Ariadne with a blatantly skeptical expression, raising his left eyebrow. Ariadne greeted Epolito once again with a polite and kindly smile.
“Has my older brother not visited you since his return?”
“Ah, ah. How could I meet Isabella, against my father’s orders.”
“Of course. The father’s words are more important than the siblings.”
It was a strangely mocking content. However, Ippolito was hesitant because his expression and tone were serious, as if all of my older brother’s words were correct.
In fact, it was right to nag. As soon as his pocket money was blocked, it was funny to say that the nobleman who disobeyed his father’s orders and met Lucrezia well, Ariadne just clicked her tongue inside.
Lucrezia and Cardinal de Mare have failed to raise their children.
“I will prepare for father’s birthday feast. After all, it’s family, so eat comfortably in the dining room.”
“Don’t forget the grilled hock. My father likes it well done.”
Ariadne answered kindly, wanting to hit Ippolito with a fist.
“Will there be a lady?”
Cardinal de Mare cleared his throat.
“Hmm. Ariadne. It’s very reliable that you take the trouble.”
Ariadne gave Cardinal de Mare a pretty smile. You owe me one. Don’t forget.
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