Common Sense of a Duke’s Daughter

The silence was never for a long time.

But it didn't seem terrible to me.

A bitter atmosphere dominates the place.

"... would be good. If you think this is part of the compensation."

Eventually in that, with a sigh, he uttered the word.

Secretly endure that the breath of relief is about to leak by accident.

Tanya handed me two more papers, and me and him signed each.

"Right. But... even the one that set tariffs with the meaning of imposing export restrictions came in this time?

"We are also putting out some items from this side that will be pulled down. In the long run, I think it's a profitable arrangement for both sides?

"Sort of... but they did. I even thought I'd use your marriage as an opportunity to lift the restrictions. This is, I mean, is that what your reply is about?

"Yep. I just offered, but I'm going to say no"

"... may I ask why?

"First of all, it's a heavy load for me to be queen. You understand the reason more than I do, don't you?

Though Lord Kaadil has acquired the throne, it is not yet a stone.

Unlike our country, the First Prince did not serve him decisively, because his turf is still there.

Other countries...... Although his daughter-in-law from the Duke of Almeria is an effective hand in the development of his country, all he needs now more than ever is rapid domestic reconciliation.

Those are speculations I predicted based on Tanya's information... but they won't be wrong though.

However, it was only because of interference in internal affairs that I refrained from putting it in my mouth.

... maybe now.

"Yeah, I know. I know, but I still want you. I don't hate that kind of hard work if I'm going to get you."

His eyes, they shoot me through.

I felt in that gaze that he wanted the truth about me.

Does that mean I love you, or does it just lust you as a convenient woman? I don't know that.

But it's true that he wants me.

Anyway, he was already determined to get the throne when he offered to get engaged.

And even though I had already foreseen the present situation.

Still, the fact that you officially offered me a marriage meant nothing more than that because he wanted me...

After I got to the idea, I was afraid to meet him, to be honest.

"Nevertheless... Secondly, by entering into this treaty, the interests of both parties through marriage have diminished. We have difficulty with any more things... except, of course, if the Kingdom of Acacia gives some benefit to our territory more at the time of marriage"

Master Kaadil had a bitter laugh.

I guess you're thinking inside out how much you're going to blow.

Although I will not deny it.

"... reasonably good. With this in mind, the peace negotiations between the Acacia and Tasmeria kingdoms are over."

"Yes. Thank you for handing over Master Jalal's personality. May I show you who you are?

"No. Take the things in our country waiting outside the mansion and do it."

"I'm in awe"

"... Dear Iris. I think this is already a private meeting to warm up friendship, how about that?

"Yeah, you're right. Friendship with your country is very good for our country and beyond."

"I mean a private place, can you answer one thing?

"... if that's what you can answer"

"What's the real deal about turning down marriage to me?

I was frightened for a moment by the sneering inquiry.

I honestly didn't expect you to ask me that.

Hard to say and mouth, Master Kaadil laughs more deeply.

I had no idea, but I don't have a good personality.

"You just confirmed that this is a private place, right? Whatever they say, I won't be angry.... Think of it as the last evil reward for a bad man who gave up on a woman he fell in love with."

"That's a bad question."

Exhale. Next door, my mother was smiling.

"Do I need to marry you and someone else? That's your country's... no, in any country. It's the role of what stands above you as a nobleman, and what you're looking for, isn't it? There's no better match for you than me, is there?

"... right. I won't deny it. There is no one in my country who is close to my age and unmarried. Where I refused to marry you, it's not like there are other good people, and it probably feels like I'm going to leave the Duke of Almeria's house and live somewhere running the Chamber of Commerce alone.... Oh, it's good to help you with the orphanage."

"Iris..."

I smiled because my mother spoke to me in a worried way.

I'm ready... Originally, when Master Ed broke my engagement and I returned to the Territory, I thought I would never be able to marry anyone again.

Things have changed a little bit... but in the end I think I have to leave the house if I don't marry someone.

I will never inherit the territory, and sooner or later, when Bern inherits the lord and marries someone, he thinks it would be out of the way if I were there.

"However, I will not marry you. Because, Master Kaadil... you've got your hands full, haven't you? About what happened before the Kingdom of Acacia attacked my territory."

"Well... you've noticed"

To Lady Kaadil's words, I kept to laugh.

speculation assembled by interrogation of the First Prince or reports from Tanya.

There was no certainty. It's a little risky to haunt, so I didn't use it to negotiate... but I exhale inside wondering if it was Master Kaadil after all.

It happened before this raid that Eastern offices and guards were attacked and occupied… It was Lady Kaadil who led that raid.

"If you hurt my beloved inhabitants or territories...... how can I marry someone like that? Whether you don't marry me or leave the Duke of Almeria, I will continue to contribute to the development of my work for this territory even after I have become just Iris."

Ji and I stared at him.

He also stares at me.

As we stared at each other, neither I nor he would open their mouths.

It was as if we were trying to read each other's hearts reflected deep in each other's eyes.

"... I lost. As a good neighbor in the future, let me ask you something."

Eventually he exhaled as he said so, standing up.

"Yeah. Nice to meet you."

I'll be up there again to see him off to the door.

"... I'm going home this time, but I'm not going to give up on you. I'll come and grab you whenever you feel weak."

That said again, he takes my hand.

"Well...... horrible things. But that's inspiring. We'll do our best to live without leaving our territory."

When he smiled bitterly at my words, he left the room.