How About a Refill? ~The Elegant Tea Party of the Grand Witches~

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"I'm taking Prince Emilio with me today after my assignment this morning."

That's what Leonardo said at breakfast, and the Caparoni Mansion was in a hurry.

Call the daily business meeting, quickly collect tea leaves and seasonal fruits suitable for the royal family, and exchange curtains, linens, and flowers everywhere that will be seen by the prince, such as in the entrance hall, hallway, and reception room. Everything was finished “in the right state to welcome the royal family”.

That's true of people as well.

The maid gave instructions to the maid in a hurry, and dresses and accessories suitable for welcoming guests can be arranged one after the other.

"Why didn't you tell me sooner, this stupid breath...!

Tatiana is unusually angry. The behavior and tone of voice at home are not as different as usual, but the eyes are not laughing because they seem to be laughing. Obviously angry.

That's also true, even if it were an informal visit, it was decided yesterday with Leonardo's thoughts that the news would have arrived a week ago, at least three days ago, and I accidentally forgot to say what was good to talk about as soon as I got home, so I reported it at breakfast.

There are only a few moments left before the prince's visit.

With the authority of the Marquis de Caparoni, the Marquis's men and servants unite to prepare at a fierce speed.

"Oniisama, what are you thinking? It may be good because you will be ready soon, but women will not. And even the Manor will be ready to welcome His Royal Highness. Isn't it about imagination?

Leonardo rushes to Alexandria in a hurry as Alexandria speaks to Leonardo cold.

"Don't be so angry, sweet Shea! Wrinkles between your eyebrows will make your eyes worse! And this time, not as a prince, but as Emil, my best friend. You don't have to be so afraid to welcome your friends!

"You're not ready to welcome the Prince as a friend of yours! What are you talking about!? Oniisama doesn't have time for this anymore! Don't climb the castle! I'm late for work!

Funny turned away from his brother, and Alessia called Miriam's maid.

Leonardo shook his shoulders and asked his servant to prepare a carriage to climb the castle.

"What happened to Miriam's dress?

Confirm with the Miriam maid you called which dress you want to wear for the reception. My sister tends to look plain and discreet as soon as she leaves it, and if she doesn't say anything, she won't make a new tailoring, so she always cares.

The Marquises' assets are earned from taxes and businesses from the people, so it is also important to turn the economy around by making costumes for socializing, and sometimes to use the information gained from socializing to make the territory prosper and return it to the people. Having said that, buying everything is just a waste. The important thing is to consume it without excess. You must grow up and feed this feeling before you leave the house with your daughter-in-law.

"Yes, I received this dress from you the other day. Here are the hair accessories and decorations."

Miriam's maid checks Alessia's inventory.

"Well, this dress is fine, but maybe she prefers this shape, so let me choose both. If you wear this dress, use this ribbon to decorate your hair."

I was afraid.

Tatiana came next to Miriam as soon as she gave her instructions on how to dress.

"You've been worried about Millie. Thank you, Shea."

"No, of course not."

Alessia stares at Tatiana with a smile. Tatiana gently stroked such a daughter's back.

"Ufufu, if you're so worried all the time, I wish you'd been nicer."

The truth is that my sister Miriam is cute and worried about Alessia, but she's a little uncomfortable expressing her emotions. The more she tries to be gentle, the harder she gets.

"... if she's just spoiled, she'll have trouble herself in the future. Someone has to be tough..."

"It's okay because it's your father or your mother's job.

"No, I'm sure they'll hate me anyway..."

Alessia laughed so lonely that she went to her room to support herself.

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Miriam's room was lined up with the dresses Alexia had ordered earlier, and the maid asked Miriam which dress to wear.

Miriam compared what the maid had chosen beforehand with what Alexia had added, and eventually chose what Alexia had added.

Cute design with ruffled collar and sleeves in a lemon yellow lace princess line. Blue thread from waist to skirt with delicate embroidery.

Wear embroidered and matching chokers on the neck and decorate loosely packed walnut hair with a blue ribbon.

"I didn't check it the other day when I made it, but is it your mother or oniisama? I feel like it's going to be the most satisfying thing I've ever seen, but what do you think?

Miriam checked with the maid. I still can't be confident because I haven't dressed up much.

"It suits you very well. Miss Miriam."

"I hope so."

Miriam checks again and again to see if she's still worried. Emilio and I have met for the first time since we met at Beatrice's mansion the other day.

I was barely able to have a conversation at that time, but I wonder if I have a chance to talk today. I'm sure Leonardo will have some business to attend to, so I might put the greeting in my brother's room there, but I'd be happy if I could have a cup of tea with him. Miriam was overwhelmed by unknown emotions.

In the meantime, Leonardo's return home and the visit of First Prince Emilio were announced, and the Caparoni family rushed to the entrance hall.