I Reincarnated As A Villainess, But Why Did I Become A Cat Butler Instead? - Chapter 188
Chapter 94.2
“If they were truly sympathizing with orphans and the poor, I could understand. However, they’re just doing this to hinder my work!”
“It’s not just about hindering. They’re trying to inflate it by creating a problem.”
Even if I were to give up and stop here, the issues wouldn’t end peacefully. They would continue to obstruct every matter like this.
“Dimitri has led Blua through all these challenges so far… it’s truly remarkable.”
“Finally, someone acknowledges it!”
Dimitri laughed heartily, raising the wine glass he held and lightly clinking it against my teacup that was placed on the table.
“You seem happy despite this situation, Dimitri.”
“It’s because I finally have a comrade who understands my everyday life.”
“I can sense your ease. Do you have any thoughts on what we should do?”
“Don’t overthink it. If you can’t figure it out…”
Dimitri’s lips curved meaningfully as he lowered his voice to finish his words.
“Getting rid of everything wouldn’t be a bad idea either.”
“Are you suggesting causing division among the people of Blois? Oh, what a brilliant idea! Then, taking advantage of this opportunity, the central, southern, western, and eastern nobles, who are currently fighting among themselves, will see the conflicts in the north and salivate with envy. Dimitri, fighting a lone battle, will eventually swallow up the empire! Wow, that sounds so impressive!”
As I clapped without any enthusiasm, he shamelessly grinned.
“How do you manage to understand my plans so well?”
I let out a sigh and returned to my serious demeanor.
“This isn’t time to play around. How can we stop Count Schdental and Madam Elbas?”
We racked our brains, discussing how to stop the rumors and restore the reputation of cat shapeshifters. But even though I desperately wanted a solution, if it were a simple matter, Count Schdental and Madam Elbas wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to plan this.
In the end, without coming up with any effective measures, I left Dimitri’s office to prepare for another tea party with Elaine.
Though we wouldn’t hold a large, boisterous event this time, as Elaine had visited Blua under the guise of poor health and needed care, the curiosity surrounding the Princess persisted, so tea parties were frequently arranged. Since hosting these banquets was my responsibility, I couldn’t afford to appear as though I were neglecting the Princess.
From a distance, I could see Elaine standing early at the location of the tea party.
“Duchess.”
“First Princess.”
Since a few guests had arrived earlier than expected, we exchanged polite greetings while maintaining our decorum. When no one was looking, Elaine gave me a friendly wink, and I responded with a small smile.
After a few drinks with Avila, Elaine and I would secretly meet and spend time together each night. She enjoyed a good-tasting drink, and building a closer relationship with her was important to me. Even without that, we got along well. I liked Elaine.
With summer flowers adorning her hair, Elaine showed me a box.
“Take a look at this, Duchess.”
“What is this?”
“Madam gave me a lot of tea leaves, saying she thought I might need them.”
Although my head started pounding when I heard Madam Elbas’s name, I smiled unobtrusively.
“Madam Elbas is very knowledgeable about tea. They must be good teas.”
“I want to serve these at the tea party. Is that alright?”
“Of course. It will make the tea party a little more formal.”
During the tea party that day, Elaine generously shared the fragrant tea given by Madam Elbas with the guests. In the meanwhile, my mind was tangled with thoughts on how I could expose Count Schdental and Madam Elbas.
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After the tea party ended, Rosanne’s maid, Lena, discreetly mingled among the other maids as they tidied up. While pretending to examine the teacups, she subtly sniffed the aroma of the leftover tea leaves and the tea in the pot and cups.
Lately, Lena had been circling around Rowaine, quietly checking the food she ate and the tea she drank. No one found her behavior suspicious, as she was merely handling what was left after Rowaine was done.
Once she finished, she went directly to Rosanne’s room to report what she had observed and overheard.
“The Duchess drank that tea again, Madam.”
“Today, too?”
“When I asked the other maids who were serving at the tea party, they said the Princess had brought out some precious tea leaves to share, saying she received them as a gift from Madam Elbas.”
Rosanne touched her forehead at those words.
“Last time, I wanted to believe it was just a mistake, just a coincidence…”
She was indignant for a moment before turning terribly furious the next moment.
“Ah, Cayetana. What should I do with you?”
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