Then, he regained his previous composure and responded with a smile:
“Very good, it’s just that people in our kingdom don’t usually drink tea.”
"Is that so? Then perhaps next time we talk, I can consider preparing some coffee or something."
Lia responded with a smile, subtly reminding Marquis Sanche that it was time for him to speak.
Otherwise, their conversation would have to be postponed to the next one.
Marquis Sanchet seemed to have realized Lia's intention. He slowly put down his teacup and coughed lightly twice.
Only then, somewhat hesitantly, did he ask:
"I heard that Miss Liya has been in Shulburn for a month, but has not yet returned to the territory to investigate."
Is there something inconvenient?
Sure enough, you're starting to get curious?
Lia remained calm, revealing no flaw whatsoever, and uttered the words she had prepared beforehand:
“Marquis Sanchez, you are also aware of this.”
"Although the territory nominally belongs to the Clavner family, the actual power lies with Victor's adopted daughter, Priscilla."
At this point, she spread her hands, shook her head slightly, and continued with a helpless expression:
"Although she is an adopted daughter, she theoretically has the right to inherit the family headship."
"The problem is, she's Viktor's goddaughter, not mine."
Lia's words revealed a subtle ruthlessness, which made the Marquis Sanche in front of her feel slightly startled.
So that explains it. No wonder this Lady Lia never returned to her territory even once after arriving in Shulbon.
Moreover, when Priscilla learned of Lia's arrival, she did not come forward to greet her.
It seems that the relationship between the two of them is not very good.
They might even have argued with each other many times over inheritance rights within the family.
However, this is also a common occurrence among nobles.
"Strictly speaking, we don't have much of a connection."
Lia continued.
"After all, the Clavner family would not accept a non-human family member."
Upon hearing this, Lia slightly raised her eyes to observe the other party's reaction.
He did not show any obvious joy upon seeing Marquis Sanchez.
Instead, he gently pinched his chin with his fingers, lost in thought.
Seeing this, Lia couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.
Has she not given me enough opportunities?
She knew perfectly well that these nobles had always coveted Shulburn's territory.
However, the reason they have been slow to take action against Priscilla is clearly because they are wary of the Clevina family in the neighboring empire.
And now, when she, the head of the family, openly stated that she had nothing to do with Priscilla.
These nobles were still not at ease and drove Priscilla out.
Oh, I see. Obviously, there are still some concerns.
Just as Lia had predicted, Marquis Sanchez once again raised a question:
There's something I'm not quite sure about.
"Since you've said that, what is your reason for coming to the kingdom this time...?"
It's as if they're saying, if it's insignificant, why not just observe from the vicinity of the empire?
Instead, they came to the kingdom to cause trouble, making the nobles so wary that they could hardly move an inch.
Leah, sensing the implied meaning, immediately narrowed her eyes and said calmly:
"Because nominally, that territory still belongs to our family."
"In any case, if you want to take it from me, you have to give us something in return."
As she spoke, a shrewd smile crept onto her lips again, and a mischievous glint flashed in her eyes:
"Your Excellency, Marquis, wouldn't you agree?"
Now, Marquis Sanchez fell silent in his seat, lost in deep thought once again.
Therefore, the head of the Clevina family knew that the territory was difficult to keep.
Therefore, the plan is to extract a sum of money from the kingdom's nobles before leaving.
It must be said that this is indeed the approach of a smart person.
After a moment's thought, Marquis Sanchez raised his head again and suddenly asked:
"Miss Lia, don't you want to keep the territory of Shulburn?"
Liya was slightly taken aback, feeling somewhat surprised.
"Oh? What do you mean by that, Marquis?"
Marquis Sanchez sat up straight and said earnestly:
“I think that even if your relationship with that vampire woman is not harmonious.”
"But the annual revenue from Shulburn must also be indispensable to the Clavner family."
Isn't that obvious?
Lia silently complained to herself.
All that talk of discord is a lie; Priscilla is definitely a kind girl.
Upon learning of Viktor's death, Priscilla was deeply saddened and even observed three years of mourning for him.
The father-daughter relationship between her and Victor was so weak that it was almost non-existent.
If it weren't for the adoption, Priscilla and the Clevina family would have had almost no connection.
But for the past decade, the profits from the Shrewburn Estate have been sent to the Clavner family every year.
The accounts are clear and without any omissions.
They even corresponded frequently, and Priscilla often comforted her in her letters.
Moreover, during those ten years, Priscilla never even set foot in the Empire.
This was to avoid criticism from the outside world, such as the possibility that someone might maliciously speculate that she coveted the Clevina family's wealth.
After Victor's 'death,' she exercised the utmost caution to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
But she was also a tragic victim.
In Lia's mind, Priscilla was the epitome of being both sensible and kind.
She had already completely accepted this family member in her heart.
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