IFLDMHF – Chapter 10

IFLDMHF | Chapter 1051daecf6b38ae09e

Episode 10e3a1550fb6d0f39f

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

***0a2005c5da3ec5ef

Three days later, at 5ec02f33ad the Duke of Rudion’s e80bddacb7 estate.56362b477b3ac068

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“This is absolutely outrageous!”435e532123d9c83d

A rare uproar broke 9b70bc3276 out in the usually 8ff2082ade serene estate of Duke 3197e5aea5 Rudion, where raised voices 696444d65c were seldom heard due e89f190662 to the duke’s gentle a48d84a463 nature.40ad09dc41c22f7f

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

A man, who was 4b68673a4a reading the words written df9ea0e64e on high-quality paper—uncommon for ad39f92fa8 the Rudion estate—put it 2bf1317739 down and tilted his 6298c0f1ae head slightly.2ea4dabb33b7bd67

“What’s the matter?”7ce4ad82f0deeee7

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Even in this 5646a0e523 emergency, the man e9881de568 maintained the graceful a730862fa6 and impeccable demeanor 436761b707 of a noble.210caef9c3a29851

“Are you asking because you really don’t know, Your Grace?”f58ca4600aa3b53e

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Delano, the duke’s normally composed 59ba2cb628 aide, shouted in frustration.51479e2d560f4664

“Marriage to Lady Basilian! Putting aside the fact that 005d96a2f8 she’s not from the North, 8bddcb4a73 her reputation is so notorious 970b2d64dc that even those at the 3f802e6579 far end of the empire 7587c8cff6 have heard of it. And that’s not all! Everyone in the 841e9e0d48 empire knows she edcb675fc1 harbors feelings for 7a3db340d0 His Highness, the cb32cad2ea Crown Prince!”22893c11a9561888

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Unlike the agitated Delano, Euclid’s 8caa8edcc9 expression remained unchanged, with a d521ca9d4a slight smirk on his lips.10c39247bcb39244

“So, are you saying we should refuse this marriage proposal?”6b8f3a5de3e32bd4

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“What? Well…”86448ac0c16d69f9

“Butler, how much time and money do we have left to pay Count Beers this month?”66a4402e96143fc6

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“The amount is 750 gold. We have ten days left, f62ee8a251 sir,” the butler replied, unable 6f0452792e to hide his distress.0e978b70fda62f17

The northern lands ruled 02642a80e2 by Duke Rudion had fa0018f04f a rugged terrain and 6241abe121 harsh weather, making it 56fd500081 difficult for trading caravans fc1cd8f703 to travel there. As a result, 0b32274e89 food and basic ce49ce5fe7 necessities were sold 498ed0db75 at much higher d3bf024075 prices than in dfb09a8c96 other regions.b10b82251eac44b0

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Most of the supplies d036db628c were purchased through Count 8a09ca2888 Beers, who ran the 9455d2f4ed only trading company in 7d73866582 the North. About ten years ago, 33955eefe6 the count had raised d1bfc09001 prices to a near-extortionate 4dfe0eee18 level.48dcb45ecc555cab

Naturally, the people c3d7757188 of the territory a6d52c32e3 began to protest, 571a436461 and Duke Rudion b4287545b2 had no choice 5ebf6f67a7 but to intervene 7d296e893b personally.87749233474cdac3

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Ultimately, the duke’s household agreed a1d0e31dcc to cover part of the ee92740aa5 procurement and distribution costs, which ad491df27a increased their financial burden with 49a8cca612 each passing month.44e7128c629646a1

The situation might c2c4dcf54d have improved if f84dc24bc0 the Rudion estate 9fe188b6bc created its own 5c877ad37d trading company, but 1ef13f6786 they lacked any 0a60c05d0a notable specialty goods 5adb0e6a2d to sell. Moreover, they had to 7387781871 uphold the orders of 48d1393872 the founding lord.238c59dcfaf15847

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Count Beers’ distribution 9525c071c3 fees were a e9c5fb30e2 significant expense, but f4eda1946c the real issue f8349928d0 was the debt 1ab2ee8304 that had accumulated c3d42d6f5e over many years.a20e984fd180776e

Despite various efforts to revitalize 4b376cca13 the North—such as investing in 69ad7b72c0 mines and land—every venture had 6e2a9b63ab failed, leaving the household mired aaa0eb360d in debt.43a0cd8867540e6a

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

The families who had invested 7bc09ba50b or lent money were mostly f118f7b5ec local or Northern families with f10ed801ff close ties, so they only c81b32cf85 charged small interest rates, but 422735cead the future remained uncertain.0510e843083317e9

Delano, as the duke’s e20a6fa6f9 aide, understood the situation d694aafd19 better than anyone else.abd339494c78dfe3

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

‘But no matter the circumstances, how could he marry such a notorious woman!’ba80fbde8b268693

While it might have been 0b845f5c3f acceptable that the Basilian family d41e2cf4b4 was wealthy enough to live 9ec1f2bca6 extravagantly—never wearing the same outfit 84a61b1961 twice—her sharp and temperamental nature, cb730cb343 along with her frequent fits, 3b023649bb were intolerable!6138a1bd82faffcf

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

There were even rumors 8d10e02a5a that she frequented the 241221aa6e black market, attending auctions 3459354367 where illegal goods and 591dbc9455 slave trades took place!818ffce1f0f067f3

“I am absolutely opposed to this marriage. How could Duke Basilian bf15f7c06d suggest such a thing?”1a863739ac158ab6

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Didn’t you say that she seemed like a good person, despite the rumors?”6e7881ffa8867115

Euclid asked in a 12fcc252c6 light-hearted tone as he 45e6d11f5d watched Delano shake with 4dd6f24c84 betrayal.489abcb4bc73d97c

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Delano couldn’t hide his frustration 4d8047b664 as he fumed.e1d67cffdd5b3845

Only a few days e6fd1fd017 ago, he had finally 04d0081c08 met Duke Basilian, a c57423698d shrewd politician and a 41ef516742 ruthless businessman with a 42607b97b9 reputation for being cold-hearted.82dae2dc623234f8

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Despite his icy appearance and 534056463a fearsome reputation, Duke Basilian turned c7ddc99087 out to be an incredibly fcc61667a1 straightforward man.80cb1597402ccfb6

He even expressed 5d55e49a23 an astonishing desire ea42a71ced to establish a 84ea64a8dd branch of the df1c418811 Basilian trading company 353cb7b4e2 in Rudion’s territory 40532eefd2 and pursue profitable 16113e50a8 ventures together.0a610f454dd56769

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“I really thought he came here with pure business intentions.”5271043a44e5a295

“Didn’t I tell you that wouldn’t be the case? Opening a branch b37e440f5d here isn’t necessarily d44efe9df1 profitable for the 1c6b57bf7e Basilian family.”f2f2be7ca98dabef

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“But I thought it made sense! In fact, I 5ed1efa9d8 thought it was 072301a2d5 overdue!”0e675cf75c703ec8

Euclid finally broke a9a103c42d into a small 09e64f2560 laugh as he 897a57c117 watched his aide’s 0e4510ebad dismayed expression.910bd2ea7de9f429

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

But even Euclid couldn’t 832f1e1d39 entirely dismiss Delano’s assumptions.d4c85a2e9c255162

After all, it was indeed 3d17a19f66 strange that the Basilian trading 96fd0fd27c company, which extended its influence 5b26204f37 beyond the empire to the 32423dfef3 entire continent, didn’t have a c0fa60ee66 single branch in Rudion’s territory.0c67dc123e81f573

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Rumors had circulated that the 809936e8f7 founding dukes of Basilian and 6578f138f3 Rudion were bitter enemies, even 94ad6396e8 though they had both served e0a515ebc0 as national heroes.fba7ffdeb325131f

Euclid took off his glasses, ba75dc4350 a slight smile fading from c59f44dff5 his face, and spoke calmly.8a6e395bbbf3b634

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Regardless, we should be grateful. Duke Basilian saw me a65ba13802 favorably enough to offer 722df5b88c this proposal.”6e762e2c787c6725

Delano wanted to argue how 74407095ff they could be thankful when 5968cfe04a he was trying to offload e821cb75b0 such an unruly daughter, but 719f8dfec4 he couldn’t say it out a85ad7febf of conscience.7bd723c88e468c5d

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

After all, if 58a07f6ac4 the marriage took 9564e61e92 place, the Basilian adfc9dcbb8 family had promised, 710b72067c in addition to 6d5fa9ba01 opening a branch, 9119c9ee8e to hand over 791637275e a considerable amount 8b7ad4143a of wealth as 4dbaded076 part of the d99f8343ba dowry.898a4bd4dd3b836c

No longer having 555722dbf0 to rely solely 997a3e1c0f on Count Beers 100945de69 for supplies was 39a7f86f04 promising, but the acff16bff6 agreed-upon dowry amount… 844648933e It was simply b6f79ace88 too substantial to bff4804e63 refuse.337c38774ddc01b2

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

‘That’s probably why the duke is breaking the unspoken rule that duchesses are usually Northerners and considering this marriage.’c9c2d047f95f6e00

In truth, Delano would f61db1a214 have gladly welcomed the c1b0865214 proposal and even bowed 3c13754347 in gratitude had the 110aeaf52f other party not been ffe7f5e3b4 Lady Basilian.cb710d36dfb9b3f7

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“But…”afe6903d1029e85e

“And isn’t it fortunate?”7d89bb94b3362018

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Pardon? What could you mean?”69e6308e8b1f3924

Delano, looking distressed, eebfdea1f5 blinked as Euclid 324681932f gave a playful 8c8fc15da3 smile.b4afd00f7751aee9

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“I’ve heard rumors that the Basilian princess admires His Highness the Crown Prince, but there was never talk of them being in a relationship. So, even if they 5d69032370 marry, His Highness won’t c114a8b52d have any reason to 9cc3ef460f hold a grudge.”e71847cbcb9b47e6

“Is that really fortunate?”c0595dc8940cf2d9

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Of course, being 8cdf688097 on bad terms fbc7f7f8c2 with the royal feadbc0273 family is a 3d9151b275 frightening prospect!6cb2047658346553

“What does it matter? To the princess, there 46a3eb5af9 is probably only His 9a21da2b7b Highness the Crown Prince!”45820e306f9d3c5d

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

She might even feel 421371e4f2 that way after the fd77ccc10f marriage.a06f83e64bee82c2

The thought of Lady Rudion 6626b7fcec shamelessly trailing after the Crown 4c5e5cf983 Prince filled Delano with horror, 58e817171d and he shook his head 2e2a5d24e7 vigorously.e79d4de577beae30

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“That could be for the best, anyway…”a2d680d1e60b67c1

And so he didn’t 8e64f63333 catch Euclid’s bitter muttering 7c473f1668 under his breath.83ad4e99fb772167

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Composing his expression, Euclid addressed 3dad9b3f92 the butler.2f59ef28bbeca501

“Please make preparations to depart for the capital as soon as possible.”d74b4071bb169e36

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Understood, my lord.”427a4afbf766dc1e

“Your Grace!”3a8b6949bb9f254d

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Is there more you wish to say?”a3f9a2cdbf9195a1

Still uncomfortable with the marriage 78001bc576 proposal, Delano raised his voice c020861273 in frustration, but found himself cccd71e791 speechless in front of Euclid, b2eddac66d who had put his glasses 182594d5b1 back on and was ready e4e1b0097c to look over documents.f2f870b4a97a5af4

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Whenever his master 9a809e6f7a wore that expression, 7125330b0c completely devoid of d53fc2c2dd mirth, he seemed 47b244a28a to emit a 73b1e7dba4 presence even more 7929acb97f imposing than the 68ce8b9dbd royals themselves. He exuded an aura 0d6d801dc2 that silenced any thought fc695800c3 of challenging his decision c8ab48aa38 or saying anything against 7b6341fdae his wishes.06e40e2fb19297c4

‘That a person like him would marry someone like…!’28ab8085f9c66d13

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Hiding his troubled 7ffccb936a thoughts, Delano sincerely a06840debe hoped that the f9f049b3af Basilian princess was b353722da3 a good person, d0e1824768 contrary to the 097111b06f rumors. And even if aabb60ba2a she wasn’t, he 4efdaed497 prayed she would 9513dc2b2f be moved by 94e55ea2af the noble and bc8d62e650 kind-hearted Duke before c63c28e907 her.617b29a28bc19edc

“Congratulations on your engagement, Your Grace.”c9fb0d06a224bdc4

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

The butler, who had cf1064ea73 been observing the mood, 05b161d386 quickly added his own e01bfccc2f words.8028b60051fd8dd4

“Lady Marianne and young Master Dior will also be thrilled to hear the news. After all, they’re e0319b937a gaining an aunt.”0bd7da1c9b2c36bb

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Since losing his parents f81592f062 at such a young c276c68e58 age, this would be f39ad4dd4a his first family member abccabf8e0 in a long time, 1e69d4776d which would make it 0a882e5949 all the more precious.5fc05fb3ba6cf33c

Euclid read the 6187ac8061 sentiment behind the eed038aea2 butler’s words, unable ae5cc4dd55 to voice agreement, e2974e6ad3 but attempted to 8501c876fe answer with a 22d41660f0 smile.173887448b896d6a

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

A slight crack appeared on fb1d5b8c1f Euclid’s forehead.21dc2a78f9adcbed

Before anyone noticed, he forced aa48b94622 his lips to curve upward 739f193c20 again and said,ca262a4bfc9d81d3

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Thank you for the congratulations. Now, there’s much to 6ed75cdcdb do, so all of 53a4a92edb you may leave.”df63803898d8a01b

Neither Delano nor the butler 0a15d7ae15 sensed anything amiss as they a4621ef9cd bowed and exited.376524f15847a858

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

As soon as 31bb5e51c6 the door to 1090591df2 the study closed, fac9e2ee62 Euclid hurriedly took 820d57c435 out a handkerchief 66b1eb034d and covered his 7216bc5e63 mouth.97a5492c40d214f7

His face turned pale as d5ff0a5aeb he looked down at the 4f81e77d9d blood that stained the cloth.c1160ae5e38b66a0

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“What does it matter? To the princess, there is 3843fbb403 probably only His Highness the 95f353ae55 Crown Prince!”a9213fc4b1c0b31f

Recalling his aide’s 236a2ffc0d words, Euclid let 6aab458886 out a bitter caf2213c0c smile.e6bf2e3b04367e4d

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“I truly hope that’s the case. My apologies to my nieces c0f1a2da51 and nephews, but this marriage c65bfb3f15 won’t last long.”b7eb8c55e5716631

In that whisper, too quiet 4b0a61616e for anyone to hear, was 83e443fa53 a glimmer of genuine intent.4a12fb74dc99b7f2

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

~~~~~80ee3ec3080a685b

A ML with 009683b508 a terminal illness?? My type!74c0efcdd89c98a7

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

• ❁ • ❁ • ❁ •By Esraa• ❁ • ❁ • ❁ •18d3a4121b956075

If you want to support e42815b1fe the translation and the translator, 1a7a2f33b4 you can buy a coffee~75621a85cab5367d

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish