C48
At Bianca's call, Vincent went to his room.
She forgot as she seemed to be quiet while constantly looking around the territory for a while, but as expected, it was time to call the top and buy new things.
She pretended to be interested for a while, and then she regretted it. It would have been much more useful for the lady to limit herself to luxury than to show her face here and there for nothing.
When Vincent arrived, Bianca was embroidering in the sunlight. Beside her, Yvonne looked curiously at Bianca's embroidery, while Gaspard greeted Vincent at the door and bowed his head slightly.
While Vincent was startled by the idyllic setting that did not match Bianca, the owner of the room at all, Bianca immediately spoke with her head pressed against the frame.
-It's enough.
-What?
“I said that was enough.
Bianca's words came out of nowhere.
When Vincent asked, he even gave an explanation, but Vincent still couldn't understand it. While Vincent, who did not know what to say, remained silent, Bianca continued to speak calmly, without stopping the needle that was embroidering the fabric.
“I think it's okay to stop looking around the property. I know for sure that the serfs don't like me very much.
Vincent wasn't surprised to hear that he would abandon his duties, as if he knew it would happen immediately. In fact, it was a month before Vincent predicted that Bianca would quit. It was amazing that Bianca had been able to carry out the boring and hard work until now. The only thing that worried Vincent was her "contempt for her" that he casually mentioned.
The fact that the servants did not welcome Bianca was clearly portrayed in her eyes. Knowing Bianca's notoriety, they wouldn't have acted disrespectful, but they couldn't help but whisper behind her.
Vincent was afraid that Bianca might say that he should be tough on the young men who insulted her. If they were punished, there would be no one left on the farm.
Fortunately, Bianca didn't say any more about it.
“It would be better for you, Vincent, to continue as before. It must be physically difficult.
Bianca was too weak now. Although not sickly, she was well aware that she was physically useless. As she took a walk and looked around the castle little by little, she gained a lot of energy, but at the same time, her mental strength was quickly consumed. Even if she didn't pay attention to her surroundings, it wouldn't have been fun to be exposed to her reluctant gaze, and the stress she received from her ate away what little energy Bianca had.
“If you think about it, you have managed to build this estate by yourself. Of course, I can't leave it to you forever, so I'm going to learn how to do it, but I don't want to rush it.
First of all, there's Vincent, so there's no need to rush. He will support this Arno family for at least the next six years.
Bianca had already seen Vincent's future. Vincent's future may change now that Bianca is back, but Vincent's character, who he is and the choices he makes, won't change easily. She had been with Vincent longer than expected, even during the time when he was devastated when her teacher, Zachary, died. She can leave everything as she is to Vincent. Bianca knew that he was not the type of person who would sell Arno to others.
He did not even think of trying to please the servants. It is better to stay away than to work emotionally by meddling in the servants' affairs for nothing. So whether they avoid her or curse her, she won't hurt. If she wants to curry favor with her, it is much more effective to provide even a small amount of material help than to sniff around and show her face. Money was an easy and convenient means of administration for Bianca. Comfortable for her body and mind.
However, Bianca had a reason for going out to inspect the estate.
A small smile slid across Bianca's lips. It would be difficult, but it was worth the money. Because she had an income. Bianca spoke in a slightly pleasant tone.
“Of course, I will annoy you by meddling in trivial matters. Like the Nicholas thing.
Vincent was surprised to learn that Bianca remembered Nicholas's name. Of course, Bianca was very fond of the candles Nicholas had carved, and she even called out to him directly. But isn't "that" Bianca?
“That” Bianca, who hadn't even been able to remember the names of Zachary's three commanders until this winter.
She never dreamed that she would only remember the name of a candle factory employee.
Whether Vincent was startled or not, the needle pierced the fabric from one side to the other. Vincent couldn't see what was in the frame. Yvonne couldn't take her eyes off Bianca's needle, as if she were going to stick her nose into the handmade frame.
Bianca bluntly said something even more surprising to Vincent.
“Instead, I'm thinking of starting a business with some maids.
-What?
"Can you get some skilled maids?" Apparently, there is a maid with dark hair who is very good at embroidery.
The weight of the words was light, but the actual meaning was not.
Bianca starting a business? The Bianca who hasn't left the castle since she was born? Born with a golden spoon, she was a buyer, not a seller. To be honest, she didn't even know if she knew the value of money correctly.
Vincent could bet the bottle of wine hidden in her room, that for her a business is to have what she wants and not have what she doesn't want.
Seeing that she was looking for an embroidery maid, she seemed to have had a good idea about embroidery.
But seeing that embroidery would be the basis of her business, she didn't seem to have thought very well. Embroidery was one of the few things he was interested in and he knew well. Of course, starting a business would be a very inconsiderate thing for her, but….
However, if asked if embroidery is a plausible source of business, Vincent will resolutely shake his head. Embroidery was nothing less than a basic skill for women. Since it is a skill that everyone knows how to do, to sell it for money, very good workmanship or unique design was required.
There was no point in differentiating yourself by using colored threads or embroidering fine fabrics. People who buy things to embroider, are people who have money, and there are one or two women who are good at embroidery in the territory of those who have money, so there would be no reason to spend as much as possible to provide them with materials generously. .
What the hell is Bianca thinking of as a source of business? Half desperate, half curious. Vincent asked hesitantly.
"What business is-...?"
"I'll sell lace."
Bianca turned the fabric she was embroidering over and cut the thread with scissors, then pulled something out of the fabric. What Bianca pulled out looked like a spider web made of thread.
Bianca patted the fabric with her hand and spread it out well. Pure white threads were intertwined to create a colorful floral pattern and the background was visible through the space between the threads.
It was the first time Vincent had seen that.
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