# 37
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Diana was excited and eagerly explained what she had learned today.
Shortly after her arrival in the capital, Diana began receiving formal education from a tutor.
The Duchess expressed doubts about whether she would be able to follow the lessons properly because she was still young, but the maid of honor said that most daughters from high-ranking noble families receive private lessons at home from a younger age, and that Diana was falling behind.
To be honest, I felt hesitant because I thought it would be very difficult for Diana to study.
But I knew nothing of noble life, and my heart sank when I heard it was too late.
And it seems the same applies to the Duchess.
‘I thought a noble lady’s life wasn’t that easy.’
The good news is that Diana enjoyed studying more than expected.
For now, she only has to learn basic etiquette, etiquette, and basic common sense, but soon she will learn history, poetry, philosophy, astronomy, etc. from famous professors in the empire.
If she wanted, she could enter the academy like her older brother to receive a more specialized education.
"amazing !"
At that time, the chef was serving the food.
It was a special meal for Allen and Diana who had worked hard by training hard and studying.
“Diana's favorite chicken leg!”
When the kitchen maid placed a chicken leg on Diana's bowl, Diana excitedly extended her hand.
“Miss, didn’t you learn table manners yesterday? Don’t use your hands, use the knife and fork.”
However, the atmosphere calmed down in an instant, the head maid said.
Allen shouted when he saw Diana's face become sad.
“Head maid, come out now! We will eat together.”
“But young master...”
“I told you to get out!”
When Aline's voice rose, the head maid sighed as if she had no choice and left the dining room.
The quick-witted kitchen maid also put the food in a bowl and left in a hurry.
“Diana, eat comfortably now.”
When Allen, who returned as a kind brother, spoke, Diana said: “You are the best!” I started tearing apart the chicken's leg excitedly.
While I was happy to see that, I suddenly felt anxious.
“But Young Master, what if Miss eats like this in front of the other nobles later?”
I liked Diana's awkwardness, but I couldn't stand her being criticized by the other nobles.
Allen was also startled by my words, but he quickly spoke confidently.
"She can find out later! How smart is our Diana?"
I nodded quickly.
“So, what kind of girl is our Diana?”
* * *
After finishing a hearty meal without anyone watching for the first time in a while, Allen hurried back, saying that he had to complete the rest of his training.
“As expected, I came quickly because of Diana.”
She smiled and decided to go to the room with Diana and have tea.
The purpose was to check the tea time etiquette we learned yesterday.
At that time, an unexpected guest arrived.
"My mom !"
"my lady !"
When I saw the Duchess coming through the door, I ran to her with Diana.
“Wow, I can't believe you welcomed me so warmly.”
The Duchess stroked Diana's and my heads, which were hanging on either side.
“I came here because I heard you two were having tea time, and you seemed fine.”
She noticed the tired look on the Duchess's face as she sat down.
“Ma’am, are you here now?”
"This is correct."
“How about dinner?”
“Hmm, I don't think much about it.”
It was said that she had been drinking tea outside all day, but even after sitting down, the Duchess did not touch the tea or cake. It was as if they had come just to see Diana's face.
“You must eat right.”
It wouldn't be a problem to eat one meal, but I was worried that she had neglected her health.
The head maid followed the Duchess without catching her breath.
“Ma’am, I have posted the budget document in your office that needs to be approved today, and I have also separately organized the letters to you and the invitation to the party you will attend next week, so please check them.
“Well, good job, Helen.”
The Duchess looked tired, but spoke with sincere gratitude.
I also told myf that Helen, the head maid, was doing her job right.
Helen, who was said to be from a family subordinate to the Duke of Elade, was in charge of the internal affairs of the Duke's household alongside the butler.
Not only that, since she was helping the Duchess this time, her abilities seemed to be quite remarkable.
Especially, the Duchess, who was new to the social activities in the capital, didn't know much about the hidden relationships or hidden aspects between the noble families, but Helen was good at showing her trends and things to pay attention to.
“Oh my God, you are busy because of me, hurry up and eat.”
At that time, the Duchess smiled warmly and advised Diana and me to eat dessert quickly. Then she stopped when she saw the drink in front of Diana.
Black tea was placed in front of Diana.
“It is indeed black tea, and I don’t think it will suit our young lady’s taste.”
When the Duchess asked if Diana had chosen this because she was trying to imitate an adult, Diana quickly answered with sparkling eyes.
“Mom, please give me the cocoa!”
The Duchess smiled and was about to call the maid.
“Miss, are you going to eat cocoa like a baby when you go to the salon tomorrow?”
salon?
Diana's not a child, is she?
I tilted my head at the head maid's words but then stopped.
The Duchess's face was cold.
“What do you mean, Helen?”
"Didn't I tell you last time? You need to start socializing too."
“So you might remember I said it was too early.”
The Duchess took a moment to catch her breath, as if trying to get rid of her anger, and then spoke.
“Helen, even when Diana was living in the duchy, she didn't have much experience meeting the other children unless it was a birthday party or a large banquet.”
“So she has to attend more, she can’t get along with the children of families affiliated with the duchy, so how will she be able to adapt to the social scene in the capital in the future?”
“...Helen.”
“Here, Madam, Madam, you may not know this because you were not born and raised in the capital, but it is very important for noble ladies like you to build friendships with nobles of the same age from a young age.”
“Besides, Miss Diana is the only princess of the only dukedoms in the empire. Since there is only one duke in the Perronde family, Miss must become the flower of society. If she doesn’t, the other nobles will laugh at her.”
After Helen's words, a heavy silence fell in the room.
The Duchess, who kept her mouth shut and clenched her fist for a moment, said that she would understand soon and asked the head maid to leave.
And every time, the maid said: “Ma’am, you don’t know, but...” I was very upset that the Duchess couldn't say anything with such a desperate look on her face.
However, it was also true that it was difficult to say anything about the head maid's words because, at its foundation, there had always been pride and loyalty to the noble Great Duke of Elad.
“Diana, I’m sorry, since you are the only princess in the empire, you will have a lot to bear.”
The Duchess smiled bitterly and stroked her little daughter's head.
Diana tilted her head as if what she said was difficult, then said: “Diana, you can do it!” She made a malicious expression.
Then suddenly she lifted the cup and swallowed what was inside.
"any !"
However, I soon started to shudder from the bitter taste of the black tea.
The Duchess couldn't help but laugh at Diana's cuteness.
I stifled my laughter and quickly opened the box of sugar cubes.
“Miss, please eat some of this when you go tomorrow, it will taste sweeter and easier to eat.”
“Really? I want to put it on now!”
Diana, who was frowning heavily, got excited and poured five sugar cubes.
Even then, when I tried to add more, the Duchess stopped me.
Looking at Diana with a frown on her mouth, she felt strange to think that this little girl had already started school and was going to the salon to socialize.
However, it was not difficult to imagine Diana growing up to become a beautiful noblewoman.
'Because Diana truly became the flower of society, just as Helen said.'
At that time, I only saw the appearance of an exquisite noble daughter, but my heart ached a little when I thought that she had gone through such hardships.
'Now that I think about it, does Diana have girlfriends too?'
If you regularly meet young girls your age, it's natural that you'll make friends.
In fact, high-ranking nobles often had discussions between their families early on and had each other's children as companions.
Therefore, Duke Elad was a unique case.
'If I'm going to make friends, it would be nice if you were a good, kind kid.'
Not a mean girl like Miss Goode last time.
That night, for some reason, I was able to sleep, suppressing the feeling of emptiness.
The day of Diana's long-awaited first visit to the beauty salon has arrived.
* * *
“Oppa.”
“Don't cry, girl.”
She gently wiped Diana's eyes, which were hurting from crying so much.
“It's your first time meeting other ladies, are you going to be this ugly?”
“Is Diana ugly?”
Diana's eyes widened, as if she was surprised to hear that she was ugly.
“I'm just kidding, you look beautiful even when you cry.”
"any ."
Diana pursed her lips as if in disappointment, sniffed, and hugged me.
While I was patting the child on the back, I felt upset and sad.
I was the reason, but it was frustrating that all I could do was say those soothing words.
This whole incident started when Diana's makeup that had been going on since dawn was finished.