Nina had long imagined a wedding ceremony as vague as a solemn oath to God in the church.
But Nina's wedding wasn't like that anymore.It was said that the series of rituals that were supposed to be performed by southern customs would be as noisy as festivals.
I was a little disappointed when I heard that.
But since I married Kasha in the south, it might have been natural to think that I had to follow the customs and culture of my wedding.
It wasn't in the form of a whisper I had dreamed of since I was a child, but when I saw a bride's costume made of a fabric that Leandro chose by hand and bought from a southern merchant, I felt a little better.
The fabric, dyed in waking yellow, surprised me as if it were white or black, unlike Nina's vague values when it comes to bridal costumes, but the costume that was given was also accompanied by a letter from him.
--I chose a bright, deep yellow dress for your white skin.Saffron dyed yellow with no fading edges.May you and I have eternal blessings at the end of our lives.
After reading the letter, Nina spread out the dress she had been given and put it on her body once in front of the mirror.
Too flashy a color, but I was sure it would protect Nina during a gorgeous southern wedding.
Instead of being a solemn bride in the wrong place, she might be dressed up to give her a day of uncomfortable magic.
"Well, Nina, which son-in-law wants you to look like this?"
At that time, a familiar voice flew from my mother, who seemed to have entered the room on her own initiative.
"What a poisonous, vulgar color."
"Mother, in the south, it's said to be a good color."
"Well, I can't believe the color of the bride's costume is such a delicate piece."
Mother denied the taste of eating, as Nina decided never to change her impression of the costume.
"Anyway, whatever son-in-law you are, the Queen's brother, the mother is an ex-dancer.Perhaps they don't know what marriage is like for a noble daughter.You don't know what a chaste and solemn wedding means. "
Mother turned her hand to look into it and found out that Leandro's birth mother was a low-status dancer, and regretted the momentum that seemed to be stepping on the ground.
"Lady Nina. The dress can no longer be worn, but at the very least the other person can wear the veil.It makes me laugh that the bride doesn't even have the pure white veil she deserves. "
That's what the servants told me, and Nina is constrained by the atmosphere that she can no longer say she likes this yellow dress.
"Oh, shame. How pathetic it would be for a father not to even be happy with his only daughter's wedding."
Nina also thought that being free from the eyes of her mother and servants, who were trapped in these ancient values, would be the greatest happiness that Nina would get from this marriage.
Shut up. There's nothing I can do about it.
Mother's mourning is boring without much progress.
Why would you tell Nina to do anything she can't do before Nina?The most pathetic thing that makes Nina feel miserable.
Nina's hand, which had just leaned over on the spot, gently peeked into her face with her own hand.
"It's okay, Nina."
At this time, the person temporarily serving the Earl of Chimeno was the former maid of Her Highness, Felipa.She is supposed to continue to serve Nina even after her marriage.
Felipa gently received the bride's costume, which Nina had grasped without knowing, and carefully stroked the fabric to avoid wrinkles.Silk dresses are prone to wrinkles.
"Brides can wear veils in the south, and Leandro wasn't originally opposed to Nina saying she wanted to.... and here, this is the deep yellow dye.The brilliance of the pure white veil, as people imagine, will look great on both dresses. "
Until recently, Felipa was Nina's colleague who served the Queen's palace together.
It is uncomfortable that Nina, who should have underestimated her as a bad junior, now serves as her own maid.
But at least she was a maid loyal to her sense of duty.
"... Mr. Felipa"
I don't know what Felipa thinks, but at least for Nina right now, she was the first to take care of herself from her daughter-in-law's house.
"Yes, that's good, Nina."
"Ma'am, let's order a veil that suits your dress right away."
My mother and servants left because they couldn't stay this way.Originally, we didn't have much time until the wedding day, and now we're in a hurry.
In a quiet room, Nina carefully read back a letter from Leandro.Then I wrote my return letter slowly.
--Thank you for your very nice costume.You will be attending the ceremony wearing this dress and a white veil provided by your mother.I've never worn such a vibrant dress before, but with each of these changes, I'm going to be your wife...
"Ahh!"
I was too naked.
Even though I wrote it myself and only read it myself, I was too shy and shouted at the ingredients.
Nina was pretty tired by the time she finished writing a simple, airy, or sticky return of salted plum, thinking it wasn't like this.I am not accustomed to the exchange of these letters with you.
"Nina, are you thirsty?"
When Nina finally sealed the letter, Felipa made tea for her.
"... otherwise, you don't have to wear 'sama' when you're alone."
It doesn't mean I want you to call me cheerfully.Because I don't think Felipa can be dissatisfied with her position of serving Nina, who was a bad junior.
"Until you get used to it, you may feel a little bothered. Please be patient."
She didn't break her cool attitude, but Nina explained that she didn't think she was convinced.
"I'm not doing anything for you."
Nina leaned her neck sipping the tea she had prepared.
"I will return to Kasha's house as a link between Kasha and the Royal Palace for Bertha.In order to do this, it is easiest to serve Lady Leandro in King's Landing. "
At least she's here to overcome the inner conflict.They are much older than Nina, even though they are no different in age.
"Of course, it is my job to help Nina with her daily life and to create an environment that will allow you to live in Kasha's home without excess.Don't be shy about that. "
"... hmm. I see."
I felt that Felipa's attitude was more convincing than just her tenderness.
"Hey, Felipa."
"... what is it?"
Nina heartily asked what she had always been a little worried about, so she took the courage to ask.
I didn't really know when I was working in the royal palace dressed as a maid and stuffed with my hair, but Felipa, dressed like a normal daughter, was actually a very beautiful person.
"Mr. Felipa, you know...... will you be able to count as one of Leandro's wives soon?"
Nina doesn't understand the barbaric cultural areas of the south.
However, it was not even clear what means she would use to serve Leandro's home because of these circumstances.
After a little rounding of his eyes, Felipa laughed angrily like a blow.
"What?"
"... no, but Nina doesn't have to worry about that.Everyone cares about you, Countess, coming in from the north.The Second Lady cannot be placed in a place that touches your eyes. "
I know that he already has multiple wives and children, but I have heard that he certainly does not come with King's Landing.
"Incidentally, I may be able to get together with one of Leandro's casha friends at a time when the situation has calmed down moderately.Of course, I will continue to serve the whole house ever since. "
Yes, it is.
Since Felipa seemed to be watching the situation, Nina couldn't help but nod.