<span>In the days following her capture, Rishe recuperated slowly in her fluffy bunk.


    <span>She tended the fields to a minimum, leaving the education of the maidservants to Dianna and eating plenty of nutritious food.


    <span>In her bed, she basically slept well while filling out order forms for the Aria Trading Company and writing proposals for themercialization of the nail polish.


    <span>On the fifth day, after taking a home-made medicine and feelingpletely rejuvenated, even the Imperial City’s attending physician had given his approval.


    <span>“All is in order now, Rishe-sama.”


    <span>The maidservant, Elise, announced to Rishe and bowed her head.


    <span>A bunch of maidservants gathered on the spot also bowed their heads, following Elise’s example. There was a certain tension that filled the hall.


    <span>The women looked meek, secretly gulping and clearing their throats as they waited for Rishe to speak.


    <span>“Good work, everyone.”


    <span>Their master, Rishe, said a word of praise.


    <span>“You guys have made this day possible for me. You’ve done a wonderful job; thank you from the bottom of my heart.”


    <span>In response, the maidservants buried their heads lower and lower.


    <span>Rishe quickly lowered her eyes and took a step forward. The sound of her shoes echoed and stopped once in front of the door.


    <span>“Atst…”


    <span>“Rishe-sama.”


    <span>The maidservants swallowed hard and watched their master’s back as she left the room.


    <span>Rishe went straight to the main castle, apanied by two knights.


    <span>They visited the office of Crown Prince Arnold.


    <span>“Your Highness, Rishe-sama is here to see you.”


    <span>“Enter.”


    <span>The knights slowly opened the door and stood back on either side.


    <span>Rishe thanked them and stepped into his office.


    <span>“Good day, Your Highness Arnold. Thank you very much for taking time out of your busy schedule.”


    <span>“This is the first time you’ve ever asked for a meeting with me.”


    <span>Arnold stopped writing and slowly put his pen down beside him.


    <span>Then he said with a generous smile.


    <span>“What in the world is the matter? You look a lot more nervous than you should be for justing to see your fiancé.”


    <span>“Then, let’s get right to it.”


    <span>The squire, Oliver, shot his alert eyes to them for a moment.


    <span>Rishe took one deep breath and informed Arnold with a full head start.


    <span>“… Your Highness’ room in the detached pce is ready!”


    <span>“— What?”


    <span>Arnold’s brows couldn’t furrow any deeper.


    <span>His well-sculpted face was beautiful, even with such an austere expression. With that in mind, Rishe continued to exin.


    <span>“Your office is located on the second floor and your bedroom is on the top floor, the fourth floor. I apologize for keeping you waiting for so long.”


    <span>To be exact, the room had been ready a little while ago.


    <span>But, she thought it would be better not to call Arnold until the maidservants were perfectly capable of cleaning and doing other tasks.


    <span>It would be detrimental to the maidservants’ hearts to have the Crown Prince there when they were inexperienced in their work.


    <span>“We have a bedroom and an office, so you’re wee to move in at any time! If you’re, I can show you around now.”


    <span>“– Wait.”


    <span>“What is it?”


    <span>Arnold still had a grimace in contrast to Rishe, who was in high spirits.


    <span>“This is what you want?”


    <span>“Yes, that’s right.”


    <span>Looking closely, Oliver was also gaping.


    <span>Arnolt sighed and then asked more.


    <span>“Then what are you so nervous about?”


    <span>“Of course I’m nervous! My precious handmaids have worked so hard for today! The thought of this being like a graduation exam makes me very nervous…”


    <span>“…”


    <span>Rishe knew all too well how hard they worked to get to this day.


    <span>The maidservants toiled every day, early in the morning, helping each other out.


    <span>After work, they would hold study sessions, learning the letters and striving to use them for the next day’s work.


    <span>It was Rishe who did the final check, and she was amazed at how well the windows were shining, the dust-free floors and the white sheets.


    <span>The extent of their growth was enough to bring even Dianna and the other mentors to tears.


    <span>“I’m nervous, but I can confidently say that it’s a beautiful room. So I would love for you to take a look at your new room.”


    <span>“…”


    <span>Arnold sighed again and put his cheekbones on the armrest.


    <span>“I thought you wanted to be alone and free in that detached pce.”


    <span>“No way! That doesn’t make any sense.”


    <span>“Meaning?”


    <span>“Aye.”<span>


    <span>Rishe walked over to his office desk and ced her hand on the desk and looked Arnold in the eye.


    <span>“I would like to live in that castle with Your Highness.”


    <span>“――…”


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