Episode 153

“Huh, just wipe…… Do……. Lucerne.”

Elisha held his hand and said.

“How can you make your body feel so good?”

“It's not like that……. Haha…….”

It was time to meet the family head soon. Time was running out, so Lucerne wiped her with a wet silk towel. Elisha staggered and got up from her seat.

“I do not have time.”

Elisha also helped clean him with the finest silk and tended to her clothes.

“So, don't do it until you meet the head of the household.”

Elisha muttered a little in the middle of it. Lucerne smiled.

“I like it when I do it.”

Elisha thought as she patted his sleeve. Ironically, the relationship between Lucerne and Elisha has been the most peaceful since they got married these days. He was right. These days, Lucerne has been mischievous only on the line that can be enjoyed.

The main culprits who ruined his own life.

Jacob went to work far away as if he was kicked out of the dukedom. And Carola was exiled, a terrible fate. Carola and her entourage were forced to work at the laundry. She said Jain was missing.

This situation gave Elisha a first-ever ecstatic sense of liberation in her life. Elisha was able to think very little, sometimes soft thoughts.

But that peace was almost over.

“Jacob will be back soon.”

Elisha said nonchalantly.

“Okay. It's a real war now. Take care of yourself.”

“Nothing will change. Jacob has always been our enemy.”

“It will change.”

Lucerne said.

“Now, the head of the family will start taking care of his grandson.”

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“The general is eating.”

Elisha and Lucerne headed to the hall where they promised to meet the householder. The duke's house was very old, and each building was not large. However, each building had a different purpose and was far from each other, so people within the family often had to make an appointment to meet each other.

The place they decided to meet today was a beautiful outbuilding next to the duchy. It was often used by the head of household to entertain suitable guests.

Elisha and Lucerne were wearing dark black dresses and suits that seemed to match.

Elisha had her make-up on and her long blonde hair well-groomed and hanging down behind her. She looked confident in her silver hairband and bracelets on her arms, but she was natural and seemed like someone who had been in the castle for a long time.

The door is open. The servants waiting near the door greeted him in order. It was a long procession.

“Welcome, the head of the household is waiting for you.”

Gail, who had been waiting for them, approached. He said politely.

On the stage of the small theater, a beautiful singer played the lute slowly. It was a very old, ancient lute that is no longer used.

Singers who could sing chants in ancient languages ​​were very rare, and a high ransom had to be paid to invite them. But no one paid attention to the singer.

While the performance continued, the auction staff brought in items one after another. Before long, a room was filled with incredible art and jewelry.

This was before the auction started in earnest this year. At the auction, he collected treasures and artworks for a year. And the items held by the auction side came to the Duke of Cartier first after filtering out the most precious ones.

During this time, the family head used to pick out the collectibles quietly like this. This year, Lucerne and Elisha were also there.

The family head looked at Elisha. He was satisfied with Elisha's graceful appearance.

“Lucerne. In my view, your wife has a talent like water. It's not a bad word, so don't make that face. A child like Elisha, like her water, changes her own posture and her appearance no matter what container she puts it. Sometimes she changes in such a short period of time that she doesn't even know it.”

“Is that so.”

Lucerne didn't like the fact that the head of the house judged Elisha. But she tolerated it because it seemed like a compliment.

“Okay. Otherwise, would she be able to sit upright among these splendid things? She was young when Elisha first appeared in our family, and she was thin. Although it may have been boring at the time. Now, as expected, you come from a prestigious aristocratic family. It's a really good skill.”

“Thank you. But I grew up frugal.”

Elisha answered before Lucerne could say anything.

“That is what it means to be born. Even if you grew up in poverty in a monastery, sometimes people have a destiny they are born with. That fate seems to have brought you into our family.”

Elisha wanted to burst into laughter at the words of the family head. Her in her past life. An ugly woman with scars on her face. Did the family head say the same thing to Elisha?

At the time, the head of household acknowledged Elisha's ability. She was not treated equally with other talents. She said that Elisha's mind was unstable and could not be moderated, but she thought Elisha was her excuse.

'What if I looked like a normal person? If that's the case, would you have written me down and abandoned me then? What a great family. How can you change your fate at will?'

However, Elisha did not show it. The patriarch slowly looked around.

“Elisha. Are there any pictures you like? Take your pick.”

“I am okay. You already enjoy enough.”

“You really only know how to decline. Do you know how much other daughters-in-law want to be here? You should know that I love you so much.”

While Elisha was looking over the picture, the family head spoke. And, as always, Lucerne didn't notice anyone.

“Why do you love someone else's wife? She's creepy, so be careful with your words. Besides, Elisha is the only daughter-in-law in this family. My girl is a strong woman. Don't even mention her affection where it's not necessary to argue.”

“Ha, this guy really is.”

The householder shook her head reluctantly. But he wasn't really angry. Originally, the family head liked Lucerne, his most outstanding grandson.

However, Lucerne's attitude was too high-handed, so they couldn't get close. Recently, Lucerne's attitude has also been relatively moderate. So, ironically, the relationship between the families with no enemy was more friendly than anyone else.

“Is there a picture you like? Buy me anything.”

Elisha knew that the householder was scooping her up. Half of her intention was really to make a gift, but half of her intention was to nurture Elisha's discernment. Elisha chose her picture without difficulty.

“The fashion for ancient painting styles is coming to an end. I'm going to do it with this painter. People are getting tired of pictures of ancient goddesses. I would like a more modern picture.”

“This is a rather abstract painting. You really like this?”

“Yes. This artist's painting will definitely be sold at a high price at auction this year.”

Among the paintings, Elisha found a painting by an artist who died 100 years ago without difficulty. The artist's paintings were famous for their grotesque depictions of objects.

However, it started to gain strength from the auction this year, and it was a painting that would hit the highest price next year. She remembered Elisha from her previous life as it was one of the paintings she had bought sometime at Carola's behest.

“You have great eyesight. This painting is one of the most popular artists of the moment. Although not recognized before. Its genius has recently been recognized. Besides, there are so many paintings I made while I was alive. It is easy to raise the price when the number of works by the artist is large. So, once it starts to catch on, it will become incredibly popular.”

Said the auctioneer. Elisha nodded her head.

“I love it.”

“If the baby wants it, I have to do it. A painting by this artist. Give me everything you brought today.”

The family lord also bought some ancient art pieces with exorbitant prices.

“Thank you. Lord.”

Elisha said calmly. Lucerne had a troubled expression.

“The head of the household bought it because he wanted it. Don't even think of condescending to my wife.”

“This guy is really talking about it.”

Elisha smiled very lightly at Lucerne's attitude.

“Thank you. Lord. But I'm already amazed at a day at the Duke's house. I am afraid that if I have too many things, I will be greedy for other things.”

Elisha knew the words and actions of the householder's favorite. This time, too, she behaved humbly.

“You have to be more greedy. No matter what the world says, you are my grandson and daughter-in-law.”

Elisha understood what Lucerne had just said.

'The family head made a decision faster than I thought.'

Marco is disabled. He said that he couldn't come to his senses at the Gansanghoe, just like he was exiled, and caused problems with extension. Even the small branch of the store entrusted to Marco was already on the verge of ruin. There is no doubt that Jacob's interference was behind it.

But even if he hadn't interfered, the result would have been the same. This is because Marco left, almost distraught. The head of the household was greatly disappointed after receiving a report on Marco's current situation.

Jacob seemed to be wandering in his own way. But he is Jacob, who has surprisingly business skills. He would be back after a good job. However, Jacob hated him in many ways because of the Carola problem. So, the family head would want to keep Jacob in check through the Lucerne couple.

“Lucerne. Any news of your grandson yet?”

“There is not. I'm a newlywed, so I'm busy.”

Lucerne answered briefly. Elisha rolled her eyes. Indeed, the governor was right.

“Come on, show me your wonderful grandson.”

Said the housekeeper.

“That will bring you more.”

Lucerne raised the corner of her mouth in amazement. Elisha lowered her eyes.

Indeed, those of the Cartier family had no reversal. The family head was hoping for a great-grandson as a hand to keep Jacob in check.