524 – Sogaju – 4

There were more days when my mother was there when I came home from work.

It didn’t matter to me because my mother loved her grandson, but she was worried about whether Mar would be okay. No matter how kind Mara is to her mother, isn’t she technically a superior, not her biological mother? Wouldn’t it be hectic to take care of Pedi and also deal with her mother?

“I’m so glad I have a mother.”

‘No.’

Fortunately, it wasn’t. It’s true that I was out of my mind, but it wasn’t because of my mother.

Her new mother her Mar, freaked out every time Pedi cried and she didn’t know what to do. She cries when you feed her, cries when you change her diaper, cries when you hug her, and cries when you put her down on the bed. Even though she cried for no apparent reason, she looked like she was about to cry.

In fact, she said that the Duke of Varenti would send her a nanny to take care of her pedicure, so she said that it was not a pain that Mar had to endure, but that she could not leave her newborn child in someone. . Else’s hands. She was stubborn. Will she take care of me for the first year or two?

The result is this. Her first-time mother Mar, displayed courage that bordered on fortitude, and it was only after her her mentor her her her her her her her her mother her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her the other her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her her first-time mother Mar, displayed courage that bordered on fortitude, and it was only after her her mentor her her her her her, her mother her her her her, caught her that she was able to regain her breath from the brink of death to the point of fainting.

‘Experienced person.’

I inadvertently looked at her mother, who was receiving her mar’s sincere gratitude.

‘My mother is not an experienced person either.’

Unfortunately, she is a mother, and although her childbirth experience is more senior than Mar’s, her childcare experience is more than enough to put her in a good fight with Mar. That’s natural, since she experienced marriage and childbirth at a younger age than the current Mar. Because she was very inexperienced, my mother entrusted the care of me and Erich to her nanny.

“You say I was of some help?”

Maybe that’s why the expression on her mother’s face when she received her thank you was subtle, but she was secretly watching me. It’s as if I’m embarrassed and sorry to have this conversation in front of myself, who has turned on automatic parenting.

“What a help. It breaks her heart every time she leaves her marang pedi to go to work, so I can’t tell you how relieved her mother is by her presence.”

She smiled at her mother and opened her mouth.

It is true that my mother left my brother in the care of her nanny, but that was a normal thing for wives from noble families to do. It is no wonder that the noble lady has no experience raising children.

Moreover, she did not entrust it to just anyone, but to her her her her own friend her her her her, and even after entrusting it to her her nurse her her, he took care of her knowingly or unknowingly. She doesn’t need her mother to look at me.

“Well, really…?”

“Yes. So, please come back often. Peddie will be happy when her grandmother comes.”

At my affirmation, my mother rolled her eyes here and there, and then she smiled brightly.

‘You’ll feel a little more at ease now.’

It was a smile that made her son feel happy, which made her feel at ease.

Since I am also a somewhat sensible person, I know very well what my mother has in mind. Perhaps not being able to take care of me and Erich directly remains a burden on my heart. Even though I’m living well with my children now, just because the present is good doesn’t mean the memories of the past will disappear.

Still, she wishes her mother would take care of Pedi and erase some of those memories. If she gives her grandchildren the attention and affection that she couldn’t give to her children, it would be a good thing for both of them.

Of course, I have no intention of ending with just one grandchild. I have to give my second grandchild and new granddaughter as well.

“The nanny must be busy too, but thank you for coming.”

After consoling her mother, she did not forget to express her gratitude to her nanny, who was actually taking care of her pedi. It’s embarrassing to say this, but one nanny is more helpful in raising children than ten mothers.

“What could be more important than taking care of the head of the Crasius family?”

“I do it because I feel like the nanny should be concerned about other children other than my children.”

At those words, the nanny widened her eyes and then burst into laughter. A nanny would have immediately known what I meant.

‘The nanny should take care of her nephews.’

Erich’s children burned the nanny’s heart in many ways.

No matter how much you think about it, it is right for the nanny to care about those children who will be born in the future rather than our own children. It would be inconvenient if I wasted no time focusing my efforts on my children and ended up getting exhausted.

‘I guess I won’t break the speed limit.’

Then suddenly a thought occurred to me. It will take two years for me to complete my sixth wedding, and if we calculate that way, Erich’s wedding will be in three years. Considering the schedules of guests who will be brought in from time to time, you should leave that much of a gap.

But anyway, Sarah is graduating from the academy this year. Wouldn’t it be okay to speed a little bit? Strictly speaking, I think Trixie and I had children before getting married.

‘Isn’t it?’

Or not.

***

The sound of mother and father fighting shook the castle.

No, in fact, it would be more correct to say that her mother was unilaterally throwing a tantrum rather than fighting.

“Why, why! Jagi! I’m watching Uryujoka!”

“Not now. Let’s go in a few weeks.”

“Uhe!

My mother, who was almost lying down on the floor-no, really lying down-was struggling with her arms and legs and protesting with her whole body.

It was a sight I couldn’t bear to see with my eyes open, so I quietly turned my head. Strange. She is clearly a mother who handles duties related to the duchy to an amazing degree, but why does she look like that outside of work?

And why doesn’t my father’s complexion change even when he sees my mother like that…?

“When the duke visits, we have to give her a grand welcome, but it’s difficult because her niece and daughter-in-law are still recovering.”

“Hwabyeong, don’t worry! Just look at the baby!”

“That’s Del’s idea. There’s no way my nephew would treat his aunt, who is a duke, poorly. Del knows that well.”

“Hey…”

Still, her mother gradually gave up her stubbornness as her father calmly persuaded her with a calm expression.

‘Baby…’

I listened to the conversation between the two in a daze and fell into my own thoughts.

Baby, the first child of my cousin, the Minister-designate of the Ministry of Inspector General and the current Earl of Tyglehen.

She is the child born to the princess of the Barenti duchy whom I first saw last year.

‘She was a pretty sister.’

I still remember her vividly: red hair and green eyes. She was a pretty and kind older sister who walked around holding my hand and smiling kindly.

A child born to such an older sister? Is she just born?

“It looks cute…”

I hurriedly covered my mouth in response to the muttering that came out of her mouth without my knowledge.

But it was too late. The eyes of my mother and father, who had already heard my voice, were turned to me.

“It’s time to see Riridu!”

“Oh my.”

My mother hurriedly pointed at me as if she thought now was her chance, and my father touched his chin with an embarrassed smile.

I was in big trouble. The atmosphere that was finally calming down seems to be burning again because of me.

“Oh, no! I’m fine!”

“No! Just let Lili see it!”

She quickly opened her mouth, but it seemed like her mother’s mind had already turned to her cousin’s mansion in Jedo.

“It’s been a while since Riri said she wanted to go first.”

Even her father began to seriously worry.

Uh, what should I do…? Aren’t her cousins and sisters bothered because of me, me, me…?

“Huh…”

“Huh?”

“Lily?”

I cried thinking that my sister, who had just had a baby, would be tired because of me.

***

I received a call from my maternal uncle. It was a congratulations on the safe birth of the child and a wish that Mar, who had exhausted her energy, would recover quickly.

– Your aunt and Lili want to see the child. Her wife’s recovery is the priority right now, so please tell me later when you have time.

“Yes, I understand.”

In the meantime, I heard the despairing news that Duke Hyeonjae himself was coming, but one way or another, Duke Hyeonjae and I were related. It is not particularly strange to come and congratulate a relative’s happy birthday in person.

Moreover, isn’t it said that not only Duke Hyeonjeong is coming, but also his maternal uncle and the minor duke? There probably won’t be much fuss.

Maybe.

“I think it will be okay by next weekend.”

– Next week? That fast?

Anyway, after thinking about it for a while, I mentioned the right time and my uncle seemed a little surprised.

It’s definitely faster than you think. Still, Mar’s recovery was faster than average, and since Trixie, the highest level of magic, also lived in the same mansion, that was enough. Rather, this is also a generous calculation.

And since other guests have already visited the mansion, there is no justification or reason to delay her relative’s visit any further.

“I’m here.”

The other guest, the minister, entered the mansion majestically, waving his hands.

“Are you here? I thought you passed out on the way because you were late.”

“It took a while because her wife said she was choosing a gift for you.”

“There is no time more exciting than waiting for customers.”

The minister chuckled at the quick change of attitude and bowed his head politely towards Mar who was next to me.

“It’s been a while since I saw you, ma’am. I’m relieved to see that she’s in good health.”

“Nothing much to say. Thanks to the concern of many people, I got better quickly.”

Mar also responded to the minister’s greeting with the appearance of a perfect noble lady.

Something feels strange. The person who calls me this b*stard and that b*stard is polite to Mar. It looks natural, but it’s somehow unfamiliar.

“By the way, where is your wife and did she come alone?”

“I’m explaining the gift to the butler here. It’s a bit much.”

Just hearing her words made her heart feel magnificent. How much did you bring? The minister said, ‘It’s a bit much.’ Is this saying coming out? He’s a man who handles the empire’s budget, so he doesn’t even blink at numbers.

“I’m already worried about what I should give as a return gift.”

“It’s okay. Just by becoming independent with subordinates like you, you have received all the gifts you will receive in your life.”

No, this old man?

The reason the minister and his wife came to our mansion because they were invited to a meal under the pretext of having dinner together.

In the past, he was so angry at the Minister that he considered visiting the Minister’s mansion, but while that might be revenge on the Minister, it would be too harsh on the Minister’s wife. If you go with Mar, the princess will come, and if you go with Trixie, the duke will come. Either way, it is not an easy customer.

So I invited the minister and his wife as guests. The guest only has to receive the host’s hospitality and leave, so there is no need for the wife to worry.

“Hey, speak slowly.”

“Yes?”

“Yes? What do you mean? Are you the one who calls me for no reason?”

And as the Minister said, I have business for him. So, we have no choice but to treat the minister as a guest.

“Honey. It’s not even just the two of us, so you’re being too harsh.”

“Hmm.”

Just as he was about to open his mouth as requested by the minister, the minister’s wife noticed his crude words and actions.

I didn’t really care, but I was satisfied with the sight of the minister being attacked. She is, after all, the best wife.

“It’s okay, ma’am. I’ve been with you for a few years, so you understand that. My wife doesn’t know about your relationship with me, so don’t worry.”

Of course, since I was in a position to express my regrets, I supported the minister in moderation. Besides, if the minister comes out politely, that’s just terrible.

“And as you said, I have something to ask of you.”

At those words the lady nodded her head gently and she walked away. With this she owed the Minister a small debt ─

“What business do you need? If it’s something strange, I’ll return right away.”

Damn, that wasn’t it at all.

‘…Should I buy it now?’

No, hold on. Reason within me.

No matter how much I think about it, it’s hard to ask someone else than the minister to do the favor I’m asking right now.