My Fiancee Was the Villainess of This World

32 – Gentle daily life

After successfully completing the meeting with the aristocrats, I went to the entrance of Priscilla and Biryonggwan to appreciate the ‘work of art’ as planned.

The original plan of 1 hour was not achieved, but it was a very enjoyable time to enjoy Priscilla’s troubled expression.

Particularly interesting was the part where Priscilla twitched the corner of her mouth and made a provocative remark.

“I don’t know the depth of art because I live in a rural area. Could Maximilian-nim teach me something like that?”

─ If you’re that good, you’ll draw it, won’t you?!

Even in a situation where her reason was on the verge of being cut off, Priscilla has made a decent counterattack in her own way.

“Yes, you are right. It was like asking someone who couldn’t even walk to run, so I was really asking for too much.”

After I provoked her Priscilla once, she declared that since it was late, she would teach her tomorrow.

Priscilla’s anger still hasn’t gone, she said thank you for allowing her to teach, then let out her slightly rough breath and she walked away in a hurry.

She didn’t seem to know.

The fact that I have a better understanding of art than I thought.

‘It’s too bad.’

Except for a handful of people who are geniuses from birth, the performance of arts and sports differs depending on the environment they are surrounded by.

So, having lived with works of art by masters who have reached their pinnacle, I cannot be a stranger to art.

Personally, I’m proud to say that I’m better than Dior when it comes to aesthetic sense.

So what a pity, Priscilla.

As for your talents, who are said to be comparable to Dior, you would have developed an aesthetic sense even if you were born into an aristocratic family of the average level in the empire.

Of course, if that was the case, I wouldn’t have seen such an interesting sight, so I thought that it was fortunate that I was born into the noble family of Count Arbest.

It was a very profound problem.

I intend to teach Priscilla art to her ladies-in-waiting tomorrow, so I ordered her to prepare the tools for painting in advance.

“Yes, Your Highness.”

The original plan doesn’t go the way you want it to.

So, in preparation for the worst case scenario, we left our schedule blank for about three days.

However, the nobles were more cooperative than expected, so the three days were completely empty.

Originally, I was planning to learn royal studies as usual during the empty time, but it would be okay to use half of the day to teach Priscilla ‘art’.

I can’t wait to see the expression of despair that Priscilla will show tomorrow.

hahahahaha!

***

The next day.

I returned to Biryonggwan after completing my morning training as usual.

“Did you cough, Your Highness. It is a very sunny day today.”

“Okay, good morning. But how did you come so soon? You must have told me that the schedule is from the afternoon, right?”

“Isn’t this a scene you don’t see often? I acted on a whim for a while, Your Highness.”

Martin made a joke with an expression that somehow felt more friendly than usual.

Anyway, while preparing for the meeting with the nobles, it seemed that he trusted me more than before.

“Good. I will let you know that knowledge alone is not everything.”

When I said that, for some reason, the shadows, which had been moving more leisurely than usual, began to flinch and react.

“… If you are free, please attend.”

─ Yes, Your Highness!!!

Among those who are passionate about this trivial thing, there is someone who has been touched by Duke Trista?

It was something I really didn’t know.

“It’s summer, Martin.”

“Yes, Your Highness. It’s full summer now.”

Yeah, summer is the problem.

Since the guys who should be preparing for marriage are rotting away in a place like this, they must be screaming shrilly as they keep heating up over trivial things.

It’s about time to change the water, so I’ll have to kick them out of the Biryong Hall one by one, using various excuses.

“Martin, I will ask for a lesson.”

“Tell me anything, Your Highness.”

After busily tidying up my surroundings, I opened my mouth as I looked at the backs of the ladies-in-waiting as they walked away.

“What do you think is the condition of being the most popular woman in the Empire?”

Perhaps it was because I was looking at the backs of the ladies-in-waiting, Martin noticed my intentions sooner than expected.

“I think marriage will come from anywhere with the maids of the dragon crown.”

“What if it’s not the Biryongguan or the Imperial Palace Maid?”

“Um… If the scale is limited to noble ladies, aren’t they usually students or graduates of Soleil?”

“If you were to assume that she became the head of the household without coming out of the family line. If she were to be accepted into the family, what kind of woman would she be accepted into?”

“… Personally, I think a student at Soleil would be better. Because I think intelligence is more important than networking. Oh, of course, this is my personal opinion.”

Having her work as a lady-in-waiting in the imperial castle is because there is a lot of etiquette education, but there is a tremendous advantage in forming personal connections.

However, you cannot ignore the networking you can build at Soleil, and it is especially helpful to build knowledge there.

“That was a good point, Martin.”

The ladies-in-waiting who are past the age to enter Soleil are given a vacation once a week to spend time with each other.

And all the ladies-in-waiting who are of age to enter Soleil are admitted to Soleil.

Of course, I won’t go just because I want to go.

The ladies-in-waiting who work here also have the purpose of earning their own dowries.

‘I guess I can use the remaining funds here.’

Because the conservatives and the neutrals cooperated more than expected, a considerable amount of funds remained even after selling off luxury items to buy Lunaris flowers.

I’m going to send all the chattering ladies-in-waiting to Soleil with this.

First of all, I’ll have to talk to Victor, the head of the Biryong Hall.

Me and Martin chatted and walked down the hallway to the room I use as my atelier.

“What about Priscilla?”

“He’s waiting inside.”

“Yes, I understand.”

In art, the results vary considerably depending on what kind of object is expressed.

No matter how great a person is, if he expresses a gutter infested with maggots, he will only receive an evaluation of ‘novelty’.

It is said that craftsmen do not choose tools, but rather, the more craftsmen, the more obsessed with tools.

In that sense, don’t I have a really good target?

“That, Maximilian-sama? What the hell is this….”

“The angle of the chair is 40 degrees, the chair is too big, change it. Yeah, that would be nice roll up the curtains All right, I can put it there.”

If at all possible, do it sincerely.

I ordered Priscilla to sit down only after thoroughly giving instructions down to the smallest props.

Priscilla noticed that she hadn’t come to terms with the situation yet.

Still, it didn’t matter much.

Since I came dressed up according to the composition I had in mind for her, if she sits in her chair and does what she normally does, she will surely come out with what she expects.

“Yes, the modest movements you usually show are enough. Stay still.”

Priscilla quickly adapted to situations that would otherwise be a bit embarrassing.

But now, almost all the members of the Biryong Hall were gathered in this atelier.

Perhaps she was not accustomed to the gazes of such people, Priscilla seemed unable to calm down easily.

“Haa… Do as you did in the banquet hall. Are you unable to sit still?”

As I shrugged her shoulders and sighed, Priscilla stopped hesitating and put her hand on her chest.

It was a ‘routine’ that she often showed when she caught her breath and calmed down.

‘… Cheeky.’

When she told me to do it like she did at the banquet hall, she gave me such a magical look and sat down.

Yes, that’s good.

If you’re sincere, then I won’t be sincere either.

I haven’t been to the atelier lately, but it’s been almost 10 years since I picked up a brush.

Even if her fingertips are a bit dull, there is no problem.

Forms are temporary, but classes are eternal.

‘Yes, this is it. It feels good.’

The pure white canvas naturally accepted my touch as if it was born to capture Priscilla’s image from the beginning.

You can’t have any effect on this genius talent by putting down the brush even for a second.

Who am I?

I am Maximilian, who will inherit the legacy of the first generation and become the future emperor of this empire.

This much is nothing to me.

……

…

“The result is quite satisfactory. What about you, Priscilla? That is art.”

I think the result came out really cool.

This is what the royal family means, young lady from the countryside.

“….”

You’re so crazy, hahahahaha!

Priscilla froze, fixing her eyes on the masterpiece I had created.

I understand.

Ah, don’t understand.

If you see a masterpiece of this level, the slum gangsters who drink even in broad daylight will shed tears and say, “Your Highness Maximilian. Art… It is to the extent that the scene of him kneeling and praying, saying, “I want to do art.”

hahahaha!

What a beautiful sight.

No matter how much he created a masterpiece, everyone in the atelier stares at the canvas, forgetting to even breathe.

“Come on, Priscilla. Would this be enough to teach you?”

When I said that, the gazes of those who had been looking at the canvas so far poured into me as if they had matched.

That shocked expression was something different from what I expected.

What are you doing?

Don’t you guys get down on your knees like slum gangsters and pray that you want to do art?

How could he make such a shrill voice and look like he’s about to run down the hallway of Biryonggwan?

“Huh, indeed…. Seeing this kind of sight, the nobles are not so easily….”

Martin nodded his head to himself as if he had realized something.

I looked around, and as soon as my eyes met, the ladies-in-waiting turned their eyes away with their faces blushing.

The act of looking at something menacing was really distasteful.

‘What are you doing, these cheeky ones?’

As expected, I should send these cheeky things to another house as soon as possible.

Still, there is affection I’ve seen so far, so I’ll have to filter out sh*t like Arbest.

Aren’t you a very compassionate lord, you cheeky ones?

I clicked my tongue and looked at Priscilla.

At that moment, Priscilla, who made eye contact with me, began to stumble as if her legs had lost some strength.

“Are you okay?!”

I panicked and tried to approach her, but Priscilla slumped back in her chair.

Forgetting her body shape, she lowered her head and covered her face with her hands, not moving.

‘Oops….’

Did she bow her head at the sight of such a great masterpiece….

It deserves it.

I think it’s a really good level of perfection.

It is to the point where even my inner aesthetic sense, which responds very rarely, nods in satisfaction.

“Priscilla, raise your head.”

But Priscilla still covered her face and did not move.

She arrogantly refused the prince’s orders.

It has been done. Please forgive me for today.’

It would have been natural for them to be discouraged with such a gap.

But, Priscilla, don’t be too discouraged.

There is no shame in losing to the strong.

Kuhuhh, hahahaha! What a pleasant day it sounds like!

……

…

As I was engrossed in drawing, it was well past noon.

Thanks to that, Martin’s class started a little later than scheduled.

Today is a really good day, so even if there is not much time left, the progress will go smoothly.

Obviously I thought so at first.

… That is, until Martin gave the context.

“… Did you really not know?”

“Don’t be ridiculous! Are you ignoring my taste?!”

I categorically say, absolutely, no!

‘Damn it… ! This magical witch… !’

Oddly enough, I felt good today….

On that day, I had no choice but to finish the day without even half of the planned progress.

This and that were all because of the magical witch.