Chapter 213 The Last Witch (18)
Shi Sui used a few tricks to become a "big celebrity" in the manor.
Viscount Santa Cruz was both attracted by her witchcraft and afraid that she would let the gypsy woman run away again.
So he personally ordered that she be moved into the luxurious suite in the manor, which was originally only for nobles to stay in, and sent people to guard her strictly. He also gave her a lot of gold, silver and jewelry.
The Viscount's actions made his wife very dissatisfied.
She felt that the "witch" was just an excuse and always suspected that her husband was actually keeping a lover, and she had several arguments with him.
Their marriage was a political one, there was no love between them, and they had gone their separate ways long ago.
But what the wife could not tolerate was that her husband openly placed her imaginary "mistress" of low status in the manor, completely disregarding her face.
Viscount Santa Cruz explained it several times but she just wouldn't listen, which made him feel very tired and annoyed.
When Shisui learned about this, she didn't take it seriously and even made all kinds of requests to the Viscount through the guards in a high-profile manner, deliberately making things difficult for her.
Tokiho wasn't bullying her.
This Viscountess is not innocent.
They are already veterans in exploiting and persecuting ordinary farmers.
Because she was jealous of the beauty of several young women, she once used the church's "witch hunt order" and her own power to send those innocent girls to the church prison to be tortured.
Shi Sui is making her suspicious and crazy now, but it's just a small appetizer. In the future, there will be more punishments waiting for her...
The church, the nobility... they're all just villains. Working together, none of them can escape from Tokiho!
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There are still 10 days until the big hunt.
The nobles from the royal capital have already sent advance officers to the manor to check if everything has been arranged properly.
Viscount Saint-Cloud asked the chief steward to entertain the advance officers well and also to find out which important figure was on the way.
...In the side garden of the manor.
Viscount Santa Cruz arranged for the chief steward to bring out many portraits so that he could identify Shi Sui and assign her tasks.
"We have received news that in addition to the usual earls and clergy, two other heavyweights will be joining the hunt."
The chief steward held up two portraits, one of a man and one of a woman, and introduced them carefully.
"The person on the left is Cardinal Gerry, the most capable subordinate of the current Pope. He has great prestige and is a popular candidate for the next Pope—"
Viscount Santa Cruz interrupted impatiently: "Why are you talking so much nonsense? Just tell her what to do directly!"
"Okay..." The chief steward wiped his sweat with a handkerchief and said to Shisui, "According to tradition, Cardinal Gerry will not live in the manor, but will stay in the church..."
Viscount Santa Cruz meant for Tokisui to blend in with the crowd and, while Cardinal Gerry was gathering all the villagers to celebrate mass, to secretly cast a spell and embarrass Cardinal Gerry as much as possible.
His purpose was to weaken the church's credibility and increase public opinion leverage in the nobles' confrontation with the church.
If this operation succeeds, Shisui will most likely be offered as tribute to higher-ranking nobles, and Viscount Santa Cruz will also gain huge benefits.
Shisui had known about their plan for a long time, and the church leaders were her target.
So Shisui said readily, "Okay, I'll make as much noise as I can."
Both sides happily began to discuss the next important person.
The Grand Steward held up another portrait, which showed a noble girl.
"This is Princess Elisa, the youngest sister of the current king. She is only 14 years old. It is really unexpected that she came with us on the hunt this time..." The chief steward shrugged.
In the painting, Princess Elisa is wearing gorgeous clothes, holding a bouquet of flowers in her hand, and standing in front of a red velvet chair.
Her face lacked the innocence of a young girl, nor the arrogance of a royal family member. Her smile was very faint and light, and her emerald green eyes revealed a hint of stubbornness.
It shouldn't be.
A princess who is high and mighty and has no worries about food and clothing should not show such a slightly melancholy look.
The reason why the chief steward said it was unexpected was that the person who was originally going to participate in the hunt was actually the king's younger brother who had made military achievements.
The gypsy woman prepared by Viscount Santa Cruz was originally intended to be presented to him.
"I don't know whether it's bad luck or good luck... Most of the women ran away, and my powerful prince brother didn't show up, but a useless sister came." Viscount Santa Cruz was quite disappointed.
"Perhaps the prince has important matters to attend to and can't spare the time... An unmarried princess wouldn't easily leave the capital. His Majesty the King sent her here to show his respect and approval for you, Your Excellency!"
After the chief steward flattered Shi Sui, he gave her many instructions.
"Your task is simple. Just perform some fun tricks for the princess and make her happy."
After hearing this, Shisui said nothing.
She twisted her neck to stretch it out.
The hunting time is coming.
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