Chapter 47

The carriage swayed gently, rattling along.

It’s only this much because the road is paved; in the countryside, it would be much worse.

My butt really hurts.

By the way, this has been proven.

“By the way, what’s with that outfit?”

“Huh? Doesn’t it suit me?”

It suits you.

You’re a stunning beauty. If a man didn’t know, he’d probably be fooled.

“Well, it’s a woman’s outing, isn’t it? It’s better to go like this if we’re going to have fun together. Besides, wouldn’t it be strange if I, a man, walked into a cute shop and talked about women’s accessories?”

It might be cute if it’s just a little, but if you get too serious, it’s a bit... I really wish you wouldn’t.

It seems like you’re being criticized for not knowing enough as a woman.

“But is this outfit okay? We said we cut ties with the Andret family. If they see this, won’t they recognize me...”

“It’s a wig for that! I’ve always admired Lady Reisha’s hair color! Look, this way we can pass as sisters, right?”

I think he’s confident that even if he’s recognized, it won’t be a problem. Plus, as a woman, he can stay by my side without it seeming unnatural.

I believe he’s thinking it will definitely be fun!

I think he looks more perfect as a woman than I do!

Let me explain a bit about Michelle’s background.

According to what Michelle told me, he is supposed to be the daughter of the younger brother of the Andret Marquis.

In reality, he was born when the Andret Marquis proposed to guide the bedroom of his eldest son in exchange for helping the widow of his younger brother, who had passed away at a young age.

It was a rather complicated family situation.

In other words, by blood, Michelle is the child of the Andret Marquis’s heir and the grandson of the current Andret Marquis.

Apparently, this kind of thing happens often. Women who are hired for bedroom education sometimes get pregnant.

While it’s not recommended, it’s possible to avoid having children, but the Andret Marquis had an ambition.

The Andret family had no daughters to use for political marriages.

So, he thought that if a daughter was born, she could be used, and ultimately forced the birth, promising to secure her life afterward.

However, the child born was a boy.

Michelle’s mother was desperate.

In fact, she had three children from her deceased husband. She had to raise them.

The Andret Marquis wasn’t the type to easily lend a hand just because they were family, and her own family had already moved on, making it difficult to rely on them.

So, Michelle was apparently passed off as a girl.

Surprisingly, the Andret Marquise helped.

Perhaps as a woman, she had some thoughts, or maybe because he was her grandson, but she falsified the records and also provided him with a boy’s education.

Michelle didn’t say it explicitly, but it was clear he was very grateful to the Andret Marquise.

Regarding the Andret Marquis and his son, Michelle said, “I’m glad I don’t resemble them,” so it seems he doesn’t have good feelings towards them.

Well, that makes sense.

“By the way, what’s the purpose of today?”

“You suggested going out, Michelle, right? I’m not very familiar... do you have any recommendations?”

“Don’t you know the capital well? The Verdigo family was all here, wasn’t it?”

“I didn’t go out much.”

I didn’t have much money to spend freely.

If I used it without permission, I would be scolded immediately.

Who did you think was earning the money?

“My personal recommendation is the central market, but... if we go there, Lord Claude might kill me.”

As Michelle muttered, I recalled the central market.

It’s the central market of the capital, where you can find everything. It’s a huge market.

However, it’s a melting pot of various nationalities and is relatively less safe compared to the rest of the capital.

But it’s where new and exciting things spread.

Sometimes, it even influences the royal family and nobility, making its presence undeniable.

“Let’s go there, Michelle. I can say I wanted to go there.”

“With such obvious noble attire, it might be a bit...”

Michelle seems to sense the danger.

“Then, let’s change our clothes at one of those shops.”

He pointed to the many clothing stores along the way.

Since they are on the main street, there are many that cater to nobles, but there are also shops that cater to middle-class women.

“Besides, your husband has assigned guards to you besides Michelle, right?”

“That’s true, but...”

Michelle is the one closest to me, but as a duchess, I don’t go out alone.

Several knights protect me, and a maid accompanies me. Today, it’s the older Lill who is accompanying me.

Reina looked envious, so I decided to buy some souvenirs for her and Laila. I received many things from them when I worked as a maid, so I want to return the favor.

I know they didn’t do it out of duty, and I’ve caused them a lot of trouble.

“So, let’s stop at that shop.”

In the end, Lill showed some reluctance, but Michelle smiled and agreed.

Of course, he set some conditions.

I feel bad for the knights. I’ll talk to my husband to get them special allowances.

“Did you want to go there?”

“I was interested, but Ragnar didn’t allow it.”

It’s said to be the center of cultural development and fashion.

It would be a lie to say I’m not interested from a business perspective.

If I could spot something new and exciting, it might increase my assets quickly.

“You’re similar to Lord Claude in that way. Most people just enjoy it.”

Are you a workaholic?

Well, I think this trip will be more like an inspection. An undercover inspection.

I’m a bit excited.

It’s thrilling to go in disguise and do something forbidden.

“Since Lady Reisha seems to be enjoying it, it’s fine.”

Michelle said this and gave instructions to the driver to change the route.

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