When the original owner's cousin, Arman Colan, was ten years old, his mother died of a sudden illness.
In the same year, Charlie Colan married his mistress. The following year, Arman Colan was seriously injured when he encountered a pack of monsters while hunting.
The old marquis personally took his eldest grandson into his care, and thereafter, Arman Colan lived permanently in the marquis's mansion.
Those few words, upon closer examination, filled Li Aili with dread.
The Papacy does not allow high-ranking nobles to divorce, but it does not say that they cannot lose their wives.
Li Aili felt that the fact that her original aunt "died of a sudden illness" made her hesitant to think too much about it.
Unfortunately, in the second year after the mistress entered the family, the rightful heir almost died as a monster.
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Charlie Colan's sister, Vivian Colan, is the real highlight of this family.
In the year 919 of the Rainbow Dragon Era, the current king had an affair with Vivian Coran. The following year, the unmarried Vivian Coran gave birth to a baby girl.
Upon the birth of the baby girl, King Harry bestowed upon her the title of "Marquis Marina".
The fact that she wasn't granted the title of "Duchess" was mostly to save face for the current Queen's family.
The remaining intelligence concerns the war.
At the beginning of this year, in January of the 938th year of the Rainbow Dragon Era, Duke Cold Emerald launched a war against the Coran family.
The result is what we see now: the Kelan family has been "plowed" by the iron hooves of the Cold Emerald Knights.
Charlie Colan's son, born to his second wife, was captured and only returned home after a large ransom was paid.
Even after all this fighting, Charlie Colan still dares to visit Constantinople?
Tsk, she's acting so recklessly just because her sister gave birth to a 'majestée' for the king.
However, Arthur Cold Jade is clearly not someone who plays by the rules.
Thinking about it, Li Aili lay down on the soft bed and drifted off to sleep.
...
The next day, Joanna rushed to Constantinople early in the morning and "dragged" the sleepy Ellie out of her comfortable bed.
"Hmm..." What time is it?
"Madam, the Viscount is coming to visit today. You should take a bath, have your hair done, put on makeup, and change your clothes."
Joanna counted the time on her fingers. "No matter what, you still have to wear the corset today. If you don't want the Duchess of Cold Emerald's waist to be as thick as a bucket in the capital a month from now."
Li Aili, bewildered, lifted her clothes and looked at her slender waist. "Say it again while looking at this area."
Joanna said helplessly, "But it will make you look even slimmer if you wear a corset."
Joanna testified, "Believe me, men will go crazy for it."
Li Aili wanted to argue, but was 'cruelly' dragged into the bathroom. Before she was fully awake, a toothbrush was shoved into her hand.
As Joanna combed her hair, she rambled on, "I can already picture her returning to the capital, eagerly hosting all sorts of banquets, openly and subtly mocking you."
Li Aili: "..."
And so, like a giant doll, she was tormented all morning, finally—
Looking at the woman in the mirror who was as beautiful as an angel, Joanna covered her mouth in amazement, "God, you are so beautiful!"
Li Aili looked at herself in the mirror. With a little makeup, her face was as beautiful as a morning angel.
Her eyes, as clear and bright as emeralds, seemed to hold a galaxy within them.
"Now I understand why some people are so 'self-absorbed'," Li Aili muttered.
I'm fucking gorgeous!
"Alright, hurry up and go down. His Excellency the Duke is probably getting impatient." Joanna glanced at the time and exclaimed immediately.
In the main hall on the first floor of the castle, the Duke frowned slightly. "Conrad, go and ask how much longer."
“Sir, it is not gentlemanly to urge a lady who is getting ready,” Conrad said with a smile.
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the sound of footsteps came from the stairs.
The two looked in the direction of the sound.
Li Aili lifted the hem of her cake dress and descended the steps one by one with great difficulty.
She felt someone's gaze on her, and when she looked up, she met the Duke's eyes.
Duke Cold Jade's gaze slowly moved down, from the hem of her skirt to her waist. His eyes lingered for a moment on her slender waist, which was cinched tightly by a corset, before slowly moving up, starting from her neck and gradually tracing her beautiful face.
His deep blue eyes grew even more unsettling, making her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
“Um… is there anything wrong with dressing like this?” Li Aili froze on the spot.
The man swept his jet-black hair back, highlighting his incomparably handsome face. His azure eyes stared at Li Aili's face, like those of an unpredictable, large cat.
Arthur Cold Jade gave an ambiguous "hmm".
Normally, to make alchemy easier, Li Aili doesn't wear a petticoat, a corset, or makeup.
Although she also felt that this outfit was a bit too much, especially with the gorgeous pearl hair accessories adorning her hair, she felt that it was very inconvenient to move her head.
But she still felt a little resentful when Arthur Cold Jade openly showed her disdain.
She's absolutely gorgeous!
Li Aili remained expressionless and deliberately asked, "Should I go back and change now?"
The Duke actually nodded.
Li Aili was so angry that she wanted to pounce on him and scratch him, asking him if he knew how to appreciate things!
Li Aili lifted her skirt and started to walk back.
Whatever! I'm not putting up with this anymore! Go see that damn lord yourself!
Unexpectedly, a male servant trotted in, wiping his sweat.
"Your Highness, Lord Coran's carriage has arrived, but he refuses to get out."
The Duke's blue eyes instantly darkened, and with a sneer, he turned to Li Aili, who was huffing and puffing as she went upstairs, and said, "Too late, tsk. Charlie Colan's eyeballs are going to be a bargain."
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