We arrived at Roskof Village after riding the carriage for about an hour. True to an artist’s village, various artists coexisted here.
Bright purple flowers bloomed in the village, and there was a small riverside. Painters and poets wandered everywhere.
The wheels, which had been moving continuously, stopped at our destination. The impressive mansion with a purple roof was equipped with a small lake and a table where you could have tea.
“I will guide you. Please leave your hat and parasol to me.”
As soon as we got out of the carriage, maids and servants welcomed us. Isabelle seemed to have put much thought into my visit.
‘Is this a place where I can be?’
Considering the dress and jewelry I was wearing, everything was too much for me.
That’s why complaints had been nonstop since morning. The twin brothers were jealous when they saw me dressed up.
“Oh my, you’ve arrived? Isabelle.”
A woman appeared between the maids.
The slightly chubby woman with short black hair greeted Isabelle and me with a friendly smile.
“Silky.”
They seemed to be quite close as they called each other affectionately by first names.
It was surprising that Isabelle had a close friend, and I was quietly watching them when I felt a presence. I turned my head and saw a boy with black hair and purple eyes looking at me.
That must be the boy of my age that Isabelle talked about.
He seemed to be guarding against me as he clung to his mother’s skirt.
“You’re Lise, right? I’ve heard a lot about you. This is my son Roger. Lise, he’s your age.”
As soon as Mrs. Silky finished speaking, Roger relaxed his fierce gaze.
He slightly nodded his head in greeting. It was quite different from the way he looked at me earlier.
I looked at him closely. Unlike the angelically beautiful Yurik, Roger was a slender and clearfeatured handsome boy.
“Hello, I’m Lise.”
I greeted him first because I didn’t think Roger would speak. Then Roger looked at me fiercely again and hid behind his mother.
“Roger. What are you doing?”
“……”
“I’m sorry. He’s a bit shy. Roger, say hello to Lise.”
Mrs. Silky forcibly pushed Roger forward. Standing in front of me, Roger still didn’t say a word.
“Oh my, why is Roger like this today? Although he’s shy, he’s not speechless. He must be happy that Lise is here.”
Mrs. Silky tried to break the awkward atmosphere.
“That’s an honor.”
Isabelle answered for me.
“Let’s not talk here, let’s go inside. Isabelle.”
“Alright. Excuse us.”
Mrs. Silky and Roger led the way. As I followed them obediently, Isabelle leaned close to my ear.
“How about becoming friends with Roger? He’s a great person, and he seems to like you too.”
Where did she see that?
“It would be nice to be friends.”
“No, not just friends. How about a fiancé?”
My mouth dropped open.
I was only ten years old. Isn’t it too early to talk about a fiancé to a girl who hasn’t even reached her second growth period…? Even though people in this era marry early, isn’t engagement too soon for a tenyearold?
Moreover, Isabelle, who brought an illegitimate child like me here, was not a true mother to introduce a noble boy.
‘What’s going on?’
I couldn’t grasp what Isabelle was thinking. Since she brought me here on purpose and even mentioned engagement, it’s clear that she’s up to something.
‘Suspicious.’
With suspicion, I entered the mansion, and the interior was as glamorous and spacious as the exterior.
The one that caught my eye were sculptures and paintings. I could see works of famous artists that were said to be hard to obtain even with a lot of money.
I doubted they were genuine, but the artist’s signature was engraved below, as if it had been burnt in. Besides that, several frames with sentences written on them, not art, were also decorated on the walls.
“You seem to have a lot of interest in art?”
“Is it genuine?”
“Yes. Acquired through auctions or as gifts.”
“How did you acquire them?”
“Our Bacchus family has produced many artists, so we have connections with some artists.”
At Lady Silly’s words, my mouth slightly opened.
I only knew this place as the Count’s house, not knowing what family it was, or what they did.
But the Bacchus family? There was a famous poet with the Bacchus name that I knew, but could it be….
“Is poet Logan Bacchus also from this family?”
“Huh? Yes. It seems you didn’t hear much about our family from Isabelle. Logan is famous, but Roger is a child with exceptional talent even within the Bacchus family.”
So he’s not just a goodlooking boy without substance.
“How about looking around Roger’s room while lunch is being prepared? There’s a lot to see in that child’s room.”
“I’m fine with it, but….”
I was fine with it, but would Roger be? I was worried he might feel burdened being alone with someone he hadn’t spoken to yet.
But Roger gestured to me without hesitation. He was leading me to his room.
I followed him, glancing at Roger.
“Where’s the room?”
“…….”
“Do you have siblings? Or are you an only child?”
“…….”
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
