Isn't Being A Wicked Woman Much Better?

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C164

Unlike other imperial dances, the Thanksgiving Ball was the grandest of the year, and invitations were sent to many nobles.

It was also the place where small noble families could see celebrities such as the royal family and the heads of prestigious families.

"Oh, it's the Visconti carriage."

From the moment the carriage with the Visconti emblem appeared, the air subtly changed, and the nobles surrounding it murmured with expectant faces.

The door opened, and the youngest and most beautiful duke of the Empire stepped out of his carriage.

The person who descended while holding his gloved hand was Princess Deborah.

With her dreamy curly purple hair tied high, she looked as sharp as a knife.

Local lords and nobles, who were slow with news from the social world, clicked their tongues inwardly upon seeing Isidor smiling gently and his cruel expression in contrast.

"Oh, that arrogance is still there."

"Be careful, Count."

"Anyway, it's something we're talking about, but would Princess Seymour, who is over there, hear it?"

If there is a public opinion that everyone insults, no matter what they add, it won't be noticed much, so Princess's authoritarian attitude and luxurious adornments went up and down like popcorn in people's mouths every Thanksgiving.

This year, it was more neutral and cynical than noisy.

"That image of Seymour is a thing of the past."

"What does that mean?"

"Princess Deborah's status has changed. The debutante of this year was the princess... Well, I guess she didn't hear it, that's why she said that."

"Hmm. Because her family must have...."

"It is said that the successors of Seymour cleared the gray foxes to make Princess Deborah the queen of the hunting competition."

"If you play wrong with your mouth, your family can crumble like a fox, so keep your ears open."

Even if they pretended to agree and kept their mouths shut, there were those who wondered if it was an exaggerated rumor. Preconceived notions that are already deeply rooted are not easy to shake.

However, there was a striking scene where the Prime Minister and his wife, upon entering the banquet hall, approached the princess first.

Since there weren't many cases where a higher-ranking official spoke first with a young lady, looks of amazement came from all directions.

"The Prime Minister looks happy...."

"I heard that the Prime Minister often uses the store run by the princess."

The resolute Prime Minister smiled broadly while talking to the princess.

Shortly after, prominent bureaucrats surrounded Princess Deborah to make connections with her, making it difficult to even see her purple hair.

And that was just the beginning.

"Mmm. Today's dance seems difficult. The rhythm is too fast."

"Hmm, I'm thirsty. Should we look for some champagne?"

"Yes! Of course. Madam."

The Imperial Orchestra has been receiving songs arranged by the most famous composers every year, but the score containing the most challenging dance songs performed by the dancers was mixed up by mistake, and even those dancing were embarrassed.