Duke's wife

Chapter 98

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Chapter 98
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Sally saw Arthur off and checked the large grandfather clock on the bedroom wall.

Speaking of which, in about two hours, it was time for the meeting of the Knights of Felix, led by Arthur, to begin. Sally held out her hand to Grace, who was sitting on the bed.

"You said I'll see you in the East Tower....... By any chance, you'd like to attend the Templar Conference in the East Tower?"

"Yes, that's right. I have something to say with Arthur here today."

Grace nodded and replied with determination. Sally, who was stunned by the sight, replied as she untangled Grace's long hair and combed the tangles as she sat in front of the dresser.

"Well, I'm going to have to decorate it a few times more than usual today."

"Are you scared that Sally says that? I don't need to be too fancy, just enough for everyone to know I'm alive."

"Yes, yes, don't worry, leave it all to me!"

"...... Can I trust you?"

"Absolutely! Oh my gosh, look at my sanity! I forgot the hot water! Ma'am, can you wait here for a while?"

"Huh? Mmmm.......

Sally stopped brushing Grace's hair and turned and ran to the bathroom next to the bedroom.

A moment later, Sally stepped out of the bathroom door and led Grace into the bathroom, which was filled with white steam and the scent of roses.

Grace sat in a bathtub full of rose petals, closed her eyes for a moment, and was served by Sally.

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About an hour later, Grace, who had been dressed, walked out of the bedroom with Sally. It had been three days since he had collapsed from the poison in the letter.

Grace looked out of the bedroom for the first time in a long time, and looked awkward at the reflection of herself in the window against the wall.

A red rose adorned her hair in a high ponytail, a tiara studded with large rubies, and a crimson dress that she doesn't usually wear. Dressed more for a party than for a meeting, Grace sneered slightly.

"...... Speaking of my outfit, isn't that too much?"

"Wouldn't you wear this so that the mouse-like spy hiding in the castle would recognize you at once and be frightened? I want the bloody thing to be so frightened that I get caught and taken to jail!"

"...... What else is that?"

"Also, I want to let the knights who see you up close for the first time today know that you are such a beautiful and lively person. ...... Not the wife of the cursed duchess."

"...... Sally."

"So, if you think it's a bit too much, be patient for today. In fact, I wanted to wear a more fancy dress and headdress, but she said she didn't like it, so I made it for her."

It's more than enough for Grace, but Sally squinted at the width of the dress and the headdress.

Grace stopped grumbling at Sally's sight and let out a small laugh as she walked down the stairs of the annex. Then the maids and servants who were busily coming and going in the outbuilding looked at her with astonished expressions.

"Hey! Ma'am?"

"How can you be lying down by now!?"

Grace smiled at them. The passengers, who had finally recovered their astonishment, hurriedly bowed in greeting, and Grace and Sally walked past them in amazement.