Common Sense of a Duke’s Daughter

Almost there, the duration of Wang Du's stay is over. And today is the day to visit Baron Messy's house. According to information gathered by her mother, Baron Messy returns to the territory one foot earlier than the season off. For that, the party. In short, he's called a farewell party.

Those who are members of the faction of the First Prince and are granted territory to the provinces have few opportunities to gather together, as there are many who are basically dedicated to territorial management. Conversely, attendance is high at parties during these seasons.

Is it good for me to attend a party like that...? I don't even think about it.

Spiritual unity in yoga in the morning. On the side, a mother completely hooked on yoga is doing yoga with matching clothes.

"Well, Iris. You have a hard expression. I'm tired from now on."

"Is it...?

"Yep. I'm unwrapping the corners of my body, so unwrapping my expression... yes, that's what it looks like."

When you finish yoga, take a shower and get dressed. The party starts this evening, so I'm still wearing it everyday.

I have a little time to spare, so I'll look at the reports coming up from Sai and Sebastian, and send a response as soon as possible to anything that needs instructions. Hmm... I knew it was important to be in the field. Thinking of the time it takes for a letter to arrive, things are changing by the time I figure out what's going on. Watching this kind of thing, I can't believe I have to throw away the extra sentiment and just get back to the realm.

I was fighting with the paperwork, and there was a knock and Tanya came into the room.

"Ma'am, it's time for your help."

Oh, it's that time already? I knew it would take time to concentrate.

There is no reason to delay, so we will start immediately. It's a party of the night, so a dress that feels a little closer to the time of the official event than that of the Marquis de Lambardo before this. Though, it's a refreshing design because I still don't feel like wearing a heavy dress.

While Tanya has her hair wrapped up, I attach accessories. Today's dress is a dark blue dress that matches the color of my eyes. The accessories are also sapphire and blue because my hair color is silver and I can't see it as white or anything. For this reason, the embroidery of silver thread applied throughout the dress is quite noticeable.

After finishing the schedule, a pretty good time. Although it is common practice to say that a woman's support takes time, it takes extra time when it is a dress. In the first place, I can't wear it unless someone helps me.

Stay in the carriage and head over to the Baron's house. Ugh, I'm nervous...... The same King's Capital... that's also not a lot of distance, as there's both our house and the Baron Messy's house in the section where the nobles set up the hall. I still feel a strange distance, though, because I'm nervous.

When you arrive at Baron Messy's house as you get beefy with tension, you greet Baron Messy, who is your host as he is.

"Thank you for inviting us today"

"Thank you for attending."

Baron Messy is only one who was enrolled in the Boulder Army and is in uniform shape.... and yet I can't see the feeling at all, even though every single action is beautiful and crude. Nice romance grey uncle, that's the impression in me.

"My grandfather was sorry too. I can't attend this meeting."

Though your grandfather wanted to attend, he was absent from hatred. Anything else I can do for you? Though he didn't tell me more about the errand, I was terribly sorry.... Well, your grandfather has a deeper relationship with Baron Messy than I do.

"I'm afraid I'm very sorry, too. Make sure you tell them you need to come back next time."

"Yes. Be sure."

After greeting the host, I took a look around the venue. Well, that's amazing.... that's my first impression. They're just well-known people here and there. In nobility terms, those who are taken up by nobility for some merit. Later, those who are being bought that technical skill while civilians and those who expect it to be artistic. People who work on the front lines as bureaucrats and hear their names from their fathers. You can't help but be surprised because it's a gathering of all those famous people.

"... Miss Iris, it's been a while since I've known you"

"Well... it's been a long time, Count Sagittarius"

The Count of Sagittaria will serve as the Finance Minister of this country. To put it bluntly, I was familiar with your father's men, too. It is true that the Count was bought his power and promoted to that status when Queen Wang was queen. Now I'm crossing paths with people in that royal castle who have both one and two habits... and I don't think it's as good as it looks.

"I had no idea the Earl of Sagittarius was here."

Even within the administration of the country, I never thought he would put his shoulders on some prince in an important position… this is what I mean.

"You can't let an officer like me speak to the throne."

Well, I wouldn't be able to say it directly. The influence will be considerable… they keep gripping the strings of the kingdom's wallet. That's a lot of speech.

"But which is better for the kingdom… and therefore for the people? I just think it's the role of the public and private sectors to think and act on it."

"I see. For you, that's who you are, for the good of your country."

Count Sagittaria only deepened his grin at my words.

"Speaking of which, Miss Iris. This evening's meal is incredible."

"Thank you"

"That too, in a deal with the East...?

"No. This is simply what I ordered from a clothing store in my area"

"Hmm. Armenian territory has all kinds of delicacies. Facing the sea, too, I envy you. The refining of salt, the foreign currency you get from trading with other countries… facing the sea because that's all you can do to enrich your territory. Looks like the deal's going well, as far as volume goes."

"Yeah... well. Thanks to the people."

Boulder, Dear Sagittarius. You are well informed about the trends in each territory.

"Be modest. I've been told that many of them are under your direction?

I dare not, I return only a laugh to the question. Somehow, I'm stuck in words. It doesn't hurt my stomach, but it seems to be being explored and a little cumbersome.

"Otherwise, is it very active in the territorial government? It seems that a review of the tax system, the protection of orphans, and then a sort of force-policy has also been initiated. … where are you ultimately aiming?"

To put it bluntly, what are you up to by earning foreign currency in a deal, collecting gold in commerce from other territories, and creating an army in your own territory? I wonder. I'm thinking now, too. Oh, my God. You'll be wary of what you're thinking even if you're not Count Sagittarius with this.

"My goal is to make sure the people live in peace. If you put it in more detail, is it something like a territory that can guarantee your safety and stability of life? Such a goal… No, you're better suited to say it's an ideal. How close can we get to that ideal? I wonder if this is any better than pursuing it forever... so there's no“ eventually. "

"I see...... I'm very impressed. Is this a government for the people… you are young, but you are already trying to be a public servant. But be careful. What you're saying right now, for the sake of the people, may even be perceived as stripping the country of its fangs."

Thank you for your advice.

I'm not going to flip a flag against the country. I myself am flattered, but once again, my Duke of Armenia pledges allegiance to the royal family.

But I must protect my people more than that. So there is certainly a possibility of conflict with the country in some circumstances. On the last bill, that option is in the corner of my head as the card I least want to cut.... and I can't say it to a boulder.