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It's funny that Vincent was obsessed with Bianca's plan. Bianca's ulterior motive wasn't much.
It wasn't to pretend to be nice and hit the back of Vincent's head to make him suffer, and it wasn't because he suddenly grew up and realized he had to take responsibility for the Arno family.
It was simply the result of considering how to get Zachary into her bed. Going a bit further, it was just a means to an end for him.
She found out that Zachary favors her, but that's it. He was still a step away from her. Even if she came to her room at midnight, it was because she had business matters, not because she had something on her mind. She didn't touch Bianca at all.
Which was heartbreaking for Bianca, who was kicking with the hope that she could join Zachary as soon as possible.
But what could she do if Zachary didn't move even if she openly asked him to?
He wanted to put a rope around his neck and drag him to the bed and knock him down, but it was impossible because of the enormous difference in physique. So for Bianca, it was best to persuade Zachary.
Maybe she's too young to be to Zachary's liking. He may be attracted to a more voluptuous woman. Or maybe Bianca herself isn't very attractive to him...
Bianca looked at herself.
Small breasts, thin lips and clear eyes with a penetrating gaze. Straight hair that doesn't curl is difficult even to braid. Also, her hair color is too dull auburn, like the bark of a tree in the dead of winter.
Bianca's appearance lacked beauty compared to the rich, wavy curly blonde hair that was all the rage.
White sighed. There was a long way to go.
Still, she could be his political partner. The reason he doesn't come to her is because he still thinks of her as a child.
Bianca looked at herself once more. She gets up late and eats if she is hungry, otherwise she skips the meal. She takes her escort for a ride. Everything she wears on her body is brand new.
When he goes to sleep, he goes to bed early and doesn't face anyone he doesn't want to see.
No matter how I looked at it, she seemed like a girl who just went shopping or did what was good for her, leaving all her duties to Vincent.
For that reason, Zachary must have thought that Bianca's proposal to give birth to a successor was also child's play. That's why he didn't even listen to her.
Bianca laughed bitterly. It is not a very pleasant feeling to see your past actions suffocate you now. She still shudders when she thinks about how she got involved with Fernand.
The memory that came, as she desperately tried not to have to go through that unpleasant feeling twice, made Bianca depressed.
Shaking her head to clear the memories that haunted her, Bianca raised her head resolutely.
"The present me is different from the past, where I only dreamed of Fernand's love and hopelessly waited to be removed from aristocratic society."
After learning that Rapunzel's hair, which was coming down the window, was fake and in the hands of a witch, the prince falls into a forest of thorns and is blinded. Bianca was the prince. Realizing that Fernand's love was false, she was expelled to the monastery, where she died, but she returned to childhood with a fairy-tale miracle, just like when the prince regained her sight.
It's just that she's nervous about facing Zachary. She still has many opportunities. There are many things that can be changed. Something has already changed. And it is that she will go to the capital…. Bianca patted herself on the chest to calm herself.
Do what you can do first.
Six years until Zachary's death. It is a short but long time. Giving birth to Zachary's child is the surest way to protect his fortune, but even if she doesn't, if it shows his devotion to the Arno family... No matter how much the newly established king and Zachary's older brother Viscount Huegh try to take Arno Castle from her, they won't be able to drive her out of it.
You must strike the iron while it is hot*.
(T/N: It's a proverb that you shouldn't put off what you need to do, but rather do it at the right time.)
Bianca, who added firmly, immediately called out to Vincent.
There was no one more suitable than Vincent for her to learn about Arno Castle. It was because she knew this castle better than Zachary or the others, who often leave the castle. In fact, it was because Bianca delegated all of her work to Vincent, but other than that, Vincent was capable.
He knows. Even if Bianca were to inspect the estate herself, she wouldn't be able to work as hard as Vincent. Still, it would be nice if she could bridge the emotional gap between her and Vincent by showing her enthusiasm this time, even a little bit.
To be honest, she and Vincent got along pretty well, but that doesn't mean they're happy with each other.
For example, in his previous life, when Bianca was expelled from Arno Castle for her relationship with Fernand, Vincent stayed out of it. Bianca didn't expect him to side with her either. Even though her husband had died, she was happy. At that moment, perhaps her respect for her teacher had been exhausted and all that was left was disappointment. In the first place, there couldn't be a favor to hold back until then.
As much as she understood his choice, Bianca didn't hesitate to decide to build a positive relationship with Vincent. If she hadn't agreed, she would have borrowed the hand of anyone who was useful.
What really worried Bianca was that if Vincent refused her offer, in the future, she would not be able to seek help from the man who had once let go of her hand.
Fortunately, Vincent didn't turn down Bianca's offer. It was blatantly obvious that he was suspicious of Bianca at her sudden request, but he didn't ask outright.
Although it must have been a sudden request for Vincent, he deftly took Bianca and toured the castle. Bakery, brewery, farm, etc. They were places that Bianca had never visited.
In the bakery they ground corn that was grown on the manor to make bread, in the brewery they made alcohol, and on the farm they made cheese and butter. Since the farm works as self-sufficient, it would be a big problem if it didn't stock up on time. Those who care about the maintenance of the hacienda took care of the equipment with more affection than their children.
The moment Bianca, who had been traveling, arrived at a new place, a musty smell stung her nose. Bianca frowned and hesitated without realizing it, but Vincent didn't hesitate to enter the building.
“This is a meat locker. We make candles and bacon.
Sausages and cured meat hung from the rafters inside the building. The smell of blood that had not dispersed despite being slaughtered in the slaughterhouse, and the smell of dried meat vibrated in the air. But it was a little different from the musty smell he felt just now. Bianca tilted her head to find the source of the scent, but she couldn't figure it out.
The warehouse workers gave Vincent an awkward smile, then stiffened when they saw Bianca following him.
No way, the thought just appeared on their faces. At first glance, she is dressed in strange and precious clothes, her fingertips and the place behind her ears are neatly arranged, her neck is slim, and her eyes are straight. No matter where you look, she is a noble person.
And there is only one noblewoman in this castle.
Those who worked in the castle knew her, but those who worked outside could not see Bianca's face. They didn't go in and out of the castle, and Bianca didn't leave it either, so she was a natural.
Realizing Bianca's identity only later, they looked at her with surprise and suspicion. Why the hell is the lady here? Something happened? It was right after the story of how the maid, who was hated by Bianca, was exaggerated and distorted. So they rolled their eyes in anxiety and fear. There was even hostility in her eyes.
But for Bianca, however, the reaction of such servants was nothing new. Bianca didn't mind and she walked forward. At the bakery, at the brewery. She had already received this kind of look many times.
However, Yvonne looked at Bianca with anxious eyes, wondering if she was worried inside.
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