24. Evan Peiosha (2)

“The head of the household is waiting for you. I will guide you to the drawing room.”

Following the servant’s guidance, we headed to the drawing room.

It was quite a distance, but it didn’t feel too long as I moved while looking around the mansion.

There were several canvases hanging in the hallway, so it was quite fun to look around.

“This is it.”

“Good job.”

“The head of the family left a message that he wanted a private meeting with Sione Cianella.”

“Let me go into the drawing room alone.”

After his self-guided tour, the servant lowered his head for a moment.

Then, seeing that they started waiting on one side of the door, it seemed as if they were waiting for the order of the head of the household.

“Come on.”

“…Yes.”

Shione’s expression darkened as if she didn’t like the situation of being alone with the householder.

After all, it is to meet her father-in-law and the family head of the later writer, whom she has not been related to.

It was understandable that she felt burdened by the situation.

….

Shione slowly opened the door to her parlor and stepped in.

Soon after, the door was closed, and she waited for Shione to come out.

“Hmm…”

On the left is a servant I have never seen before.

And on the right is Dioria, who has hardly talked about anything outside of work.

It was so awkward.

Although the two didn’t seem to care at all.

At a time like this, I wish Ian could have been with you.

As soon as Ian arrived at the marquess, he immediately went to the church.

Since they didn’t follow me this far, I have no one to talk to other than Sione.

She tried to talk to Dioria once, but she broke the silence and gave up because she didn’t have the confidence to talk.

As I waited for Shione quietly, she opened the door to her living room and came out.

She tried to talk to her heart, but she was glad.

Seeing the face of her head of the house following her, she shut her mouth.

“Please guide me to the drawing room in the annex. After the guide is over, return to my office.”

The head of the Marquis of Feiosha.

Yulia Peiosha was a very calm person.

Her hair was the deepest black of all.

Along with her cold expression, the black eyes directed at her opponent as if she were indifferent were impressive.

To Yulia’s words, the servant immediately answered.

“Okay.”

Yulia, who confirmed her servant’s reaction, spoke to Sione.

“Let’s have a good talk with Evan about this engagement.”

“…I understand.”

Seeing that Shione’s words were weaker than before entering the drawing room.

Somehow, it seemed like she was having a conversation with her in there.

I was curious about what Yulia and Sione were talking about.

Judging from the current atmosphere, she felt like a broken-up newly married woman who had been abused by her father-in-law.

“Let me guide you. This way…”

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This time, I started walking according to his guidance.

As I left the main building and went to the annex, I saw the garden of the Marquis family.

At first glance, it looked bigger and better maintained than the count’s garden.

“It’s a well-maintained garden. How about asking Prince Evan to introduce the garden?”

Shione winced for a moment as the name of my fiancé came out of my mouth.

Why the hell are you doing that just because you heard a name?

He was full of displeasure, but it was probably because there was a servant of the Marquis Peiosha family in front of me.

Shione couldn’t make a sound like she did in her carriage.

“…Yes, it wouldn’t hurt to talk about the garden once in a while.”

“That’s a good idea.”

“But I don’t think it would be appropriate for a woman like this to bring up the story of gardens and flowers.”

I shook my head.

Well, it’s not like there’s a law saying that only thin men like flowers.

Her worries were for nothing.

“What do you mean when a woman likes gardens and flowers?

“I am of the same opinion, Sir Sione.”

“Yes, I understand.”

That’s how Dioria joined in and we went into the annex while talking.

After the servant who had finished guiding her this time gave a short greeting, she headed to Yulia’s office.

The drawing room of the annex was still empty.

It looks like Evan Peiosha hasn’t arrived yet.

“Sione-sama, relax.”

“…Was it obvious?”

“It was the face of a person who was nervous no matter who saw it. I think it would be good to take a deep breath.”

Nodding.

Following my words, Shione took several deep breaths.

I took a handkerchief out of my pocket and handed it to Sione.

“Take it.”

“Handkerchief? Why is this all of a sudden?”

“Didn’t I teach you the behavior that men like?”

“Ah.”

At my words, Shione only then reacted as if she remembered what had happened in her room.

“There’s no way I could have wiped my mouth with that handkerchief.”

“Isn’t it too soon to give up?”

“…I think it would be more accurate to say that this is not giving up, but impossible.”

“If you don’t mind, do as I tell you, even when you’re having refreshments.”

“That’s about it…”

It was difficult to use a handkerchief, but the refreshments seemed to be decently eaten as I told them.

Even in front of my fiancé, it’s troublesome to keep eating sweets as usual.

I don’t want anything bigger, so I’d like you to eat at least one snack in a decent way.

I said as I pushed Shione into the drawing room.

“I’ll wait outside the drawing room.”

“Haa…Let it be.”

I even confirmed that Shione, who had rushed into the drawing room without any fuss, was seated in her place.

After that, as I waited outside the drawing room for Evan Peiosha to appear, I soon began to feel the presence of people in the distance.

Me and Dioria’s eyes started to look in the direction where we felt the presence.

Soon after, I was able to see the owner of the human body.

Short black hair and a cold expression, just like Julia Feiosha.

Also, a man with a beautiful face similar to Yulia.

Somehow, it seemed that this person was none other than Shione’s fiancé, Evan Peosha.

“…….”

What kind of crime did such a sloppy, well-behaved person become involved in an arranged marriage with Sione?

I didn’t understand it before, but when I saw his face, I couldn’t understand it even more.

She even heard that after Shione was locked in her room, she became engaged to him.

Now I’ve turned it back into a human… Even when she was betrothed, Shione wouldn’t have looked very good.

There must have been many other good partners, but it was very pitiful that I ended up with Shione instead of anyone else.

A man who seemed to be an attendant who followed him said to him.

“I’ll be waiting outside. Call me right away if you need anything.”

“Thanks, Ron.”

Contrary to his cold impression, he smiled and finally entered the living room where Shione was staying.

* *

Some time has passed since I was pushed into the drawing room by Ray’s hand.

I think it’s time to come soon…….

Seeing him appear later than expected, I began to recall the conversation with the family head a little while ago.

‘Welcome to the Marquis of Feiosha.’

At first, it started with a simple, formal welcome.

‘Anyway, the reason you came all the way… He must have come because of an engagement with my son.’

It ended with a brief engagement with my fiancé.

Although the conversation did not take place in a very friendly atmosphere.

I liked this awkwardness better than the useless pretentious atmosphere.

After thinking for a while, it seemed that the person I had been waiting for had finally arrived.

A sound was heard from in front of the drawing room, and at the same time the door began to open.

I cleared my tension and watched the man enter the room indifferently.

Evan Peiosha. My fiancé I forgot.

He quietly entered the room and stood in front of me.

I got up and greeted him.

“Nice to meet you, Prince Feiosha.”

“Nice to meet you, Princess Cianella.”

There was an awkward atmosphere between me and Evan.

Evan was the first to speak out of the awkwardness.

“There are quite a few stories to share with Princess Cianella, so… Let’s take a seat.”

“…I understand.”

Me and Evan took our seats.

The sofa was super soft, but I didn’t feel very comfortable.

“Even though we’re engaged, this is the first time we’ve met each other, right? I’m happy to be able to meet the princess now.”

“It’s an honor, Young master. It would have been nice if Yeongji was nearby, but it’s just a pity that we can’t see each other often because of the distance.”

Evan showed a small smile as if he liked my answer.

At first, we simply talked and asked each other how they were doing.

I was able to answer Evan’s questions without much difficulty in the relaxed atmosphere.

Apparently, Ray asked me to bring up a story about the garden…….

Unfortunately, contrary to his wish, I couldn’t bring up the story about him.

And soon after, the door to the drawing room opened again.

“Evan, as you said, I brought you some refreshments and tea.”

The servant placed tea and refreshments on the table in front of us.

He left the drawing room at the same time as the black tea and sweet refreshments were nicely arranged.

“Isn’t the princess not good at eating sweet food?”

“Don’t worry, I like sweet food. I’m just grateful for Young master’ consideration.”

“Good.”

Evan took a sip of his tea.

I put a cookie in my mouth.

Click.

Evan, who put down the teacup, finally spoke the story he wanted.

“What does the princess think about our engagement?”

It was only then that I began to feel the urge to talk with Prince Evan, who was just awkward.