Please be Patient, Grand Duke - Chapter 113.2

Lavenders were in full bloom at Casa de la Casa. And with the scent of lavender, spring began in full swing.

“His Majesty the Emperor will personally attend, so be careful not to commit any improprieties. The ceremony will take place in the chapel. It would be nice to decorate the ballroom with lilacs.”

Jasmine couldn’t stay still for a moment. It had been a week since Canilia returned after being away for a month with Geore. Jasmine hurried to prepare for their wedding.

There was no more time for aesthetic indulgence. Just thinking about the time when she heard the news that Claude had an accident, her throat tightened, and her eyes welled up.

“Madam, please choose the room His Majesty will be using.”

Owen’s voice flowed into Jasmine’s ear as she stood there with her chest clenched.

“We have already assigned rooms for the guests, but it would be better to be certain.”

Owen calmly smiled and handed her a document he had been holding. It was filled with the names of the rooms and the nobles’ names.

“His Grace’s room is right next to mine. It would be nice for the lost siblings to have a drink together.”

“Yes, I will make sure of it.”

Jasmine stood in front of the wardrobe filled with dresses for a long time. Then, she carefully brushed off the sleeves of the black dress she was wearing.

“Now… I should change out of my mourning attire, Maximilian Luan.”

She had vowed to wear black clothes for a long time, but she had to take them off earlier than expected. As Jasmine was lost in her thoughts, Edith approached and took care of her delicately.

“But… where are Lady and Claude?”

“Miss Lia went to the city, and His Grace is attending an external meeting. I heard he is engaged in a major business venture with Duke Sergio, so he seems a bit busy.”

Having food right in front of her, but with work on her mind. Jasmine frowned a few times, then took off her black dress as if she were taking off her own heart.

“From now on… Edith, let’s trust your judgment.” Edith’s face brightened at the change in Jasmine, who had only stuck to black dresses until now.

“Please leave it to me, madam.”

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The news of the preparations for the ceremony at the Ducal House spread quickly throughout the entire Empire of Cayenne. Those who received the invitation, as well as those who did not. They all packed their belongings to move to Del Casa. Among them were merchants who wanted to take advantage of the festival-like season and make a profit, as well as gentry who wanted to stand out in the eyes of the nobles by any means necessary. The city was unusually bustling due to the visitors who came to Del Casa.

“Canilia Alexei Ihar.” Lia smiled widely as she caressed her name engraved on the leather cover. The factory manager approached her and smiled proudly, meeting her gaze.

“I’m glad you like it. It makes me feel good.”

“Oh, I love it so, so much. Thank you for making it so beautifully.”

“Oh, well. We’re just doing our job as commissioned. But it seems so fun that I plan to give one to my granddaughter as well.”

“Oh, then… take this.”

Lia handed me the book she had been peering at a little while ago. The factory manager had insisted on going to the bookstore to buy it with great enthusiasm, but Lia tactfully insisted on wanting to give it as a first gift. In fact, with such a huge stack of books in front of her, the concept of numbers seemed to disappear.

“Lady, it’s mealtime now. It’s a bit vague to go back. Would you like to have it outside?”

Lia checked the time at Pepe’s suggestion. It was already too late to go back in time for lunch. Moreover, Claude was also out for a meeting. Feeling sorry for Pepe, who was hungry and couldn’t bear it, Lia said, “Alright, choose whatever you want to eat for a long time.”

“Oh, really? Then… I’ll find a good place nearby.”

“Yeah.”

Lia took a few more books with her and came out of the printing shop. The approaching ceremony made the streets lively after a long time. Unseen merchants opened their doors, and there were an unusually large number of costume shops. At that moment, Pepe, who was wandering around with an excited face, pointed to a quaint and charming store, followed by his attendants.

“I apologize to the gentlemen, but it’s the most famous store among women these days. They say their vanilla crème brulee, custard pie, and chicken dishes are incredible.”

The store had a charming interior that somehow felt unfamiliar to gentlemen.

“Alright, that’s fine. But it’s your job to persuade Mr. Ivan, Pepe.”

“Ugh, Mr. Ivan? Um… Mr. Ivan is scary.”

“We can’t just eat among ourselves, can we? Maybe surprisingly, our tastes might match.”

She smiled and tapped Pepe’s shoulder. Then she entered the store first. The tables were filled with women dressed in dresses of lovely colors, like cotton candy. On the other hand, Lia was still wearing pants today. Rarely did anyone not know her in this neighborhood. A noble young lady who demonstrated her tactics and prevented buildings from collapsing. The owner, who recognized her, approached with a wide smile, dimples forming deeply on his cheeks.

“Welcome, Milady. Allow me to guide you to your seat.”

“Hello. I think the window seat would be nice.”

“Yes, I understood.” Lia walked lightly through the people dining. The strong scent of butter and the sweet sauce of the meat tickled her nose. Strangely, it made her feel a bit nauseous, as if her breath had caught. Feeling quite uncomfortable, she was guided to her seat and took a breath of fresh air that drifted in from the window, finally able to forget the lingering smell.