# 31
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I went back to my room and collapsed on the bed as if I was diving in, holding my head.
“Ah, this makes me crazy...”
What happened yesterday?
“Ahhh!”
I alternated with frustration and embarrassment.
I jumped up and down on the bed, ripping my hair out.
This is what happened.
“Madam, there is a message from the Imperial Palace… Oh my God, I didn’t see anything!”
Vivi, who had just entered my room, let out an almost surprised cry.
I slowly raised my head from my f-torture on the bed.
“...Are you here?”
“Yes, I had my eyes closed when I came in, so I didn't see anything. Really, ma'am.”
“Okay, I get it.”
She's seen it all.
After showing Vivi all kinds of eccentricities, I no longer feel embarrassed by such things.
After all, I swear she saw me on my first day of incarnation.
'I must commend Vivi for not reporting me to a mental institution.'
Calmly, I straightened my disheveled hair and sat upright, as if I had never screamed.
“So, you said there was a message from the Imperial Palace?”
“Yes, it is a message from the princess.”
Vivi presented me with a silver tray containing the letter and a letter opener.
In the center of the envelope was a red seal symbolizing the imperial family.
'She's really in a hurry.'
Mrs. Zed only came in yesterday afternoon, and the letter has already arrived.
Despite her feigned indifference, she seemed very pleased with my dress.
I opened the envelope to check the contents of the letter.
As expected, there were no formal greetings – straight from the first line.
“I finished my schedule, so it will be good if we can visit Mrs. Zayed tomorrow.”
Not even in a week, but tomorrow.
Isn't it common courtesy to give a few days' notice to allow the recipient to prepare?
She even got Mrs. Zed's name wrong.
It was polite for her to show no interest in anything outside her own areas of interest.
“Note: Even after the Grand Duchess was gone, people continued to talk about her dress! Fortunately, not everyone has eyes on their feet!”
After reading the last note, I carefully folded the letter and put it back in the envelope.
“What did she say?”
“She invites me to the palace.”
"Oh, my God."
Vivi covered her mouth with both hands, completely shocked.
“Is that so? Then we have to start preparing right away. We have to check the accessories again… When will the date be? In a week? In two weeks? Anyway, it will be difficult, but I will do my best...”
“Tomorrow.”
At my calm smile, Vivi, who had been throbbing, stopped like a broken machine.
“Tomorrow… you say?”
"Yes, this is correct."
Maids will have a hard time getting started today.
After understanding Vivi's current state of shock, I gently patted her shoulder.
"Oh, and Vivi. Do you know about something called Arya's Newsletter?"
Vivi came out of her frozen state when I asked.
She nodded vigorously.
"Oh, yeah. Arya's newsletter? Of course, I know! Who doesn't know about it?"
"truly?"
So, I was the only one who didn't know.
“I heard it's not just a news bulletin, it's a bulletin with some kind of magic, so the opinions appear in real time?”
"Yes, this is correct."
“Wow, so the rumors were true!”
Vivi, who was covering her mouth with both hands, lowered her hands reluctantly, as if she was disappointed.
“It's strictly subscription-based and only publishes to high-ranking people, so people like us can only hear rumors.”
So, it is not a newsletter available to anyone.
Well, since it's a newsletter that carries all sorts of issues from high society to enchanted by magic, it must be expensive and not spread randomly.
'Such is the nature of these bourgeoisie.'
I bet managing your subscriber list is no easy task.
After a brief moment of thought, I spoke to Vivi.
“I'm thinking of signing up for it. Can you arrange that starting today?”
Vivi's eyes sparkled as she shook her head.
“Oh, ma'am, you're finally going to participate! I'll also be able to see this thing for real!”
“Fifi?”
'Why are you so excited?'
At my sharp gaze, Vivi cleared her throat and smiled shyly.
“I'll talk to the butler. Today might be publishing day, but I'm not sure we can get the newsletter today even if we sign up today.”
“I'd like to see today's newsletter too, so be sure to ask about that.”
"Yes! But ma'am, didn't you say before that you're not really interested in Arya's newsletter?"
Vivi nodded with her big eyes and asked.
“...did you say that?”
“Well, when the butler was updating the subscription list, he asked you, and you said you didn’t want to pay attention to uess issues in the social world.”
“Oh, right, I said that.”
So, this was Eloise.
It's definitely something Eloise would say.
I nodded and shrugged lightly.
“Well, sometimes people change their minds during their lives.”
“I see… oh, did you enjoy the party yesterday?”
“Well… if you put it that way.”
"I knew it! I knew that my lady would catch everyone's attention! Even if people have a lot to say, you are the flower of the social world, my lady. If someone like you doesn't show interest in high society, who will?"
Vivi tapped her feet happily.
I've felt this before, but Vivi seems to have some inexplicable crush on me.
Although I attracted attention at the party of the season, albeit in a different sense, in the end, Vivi was not wrong.
“Yes. Being so disconnected from social news has been uncomfortable. Since I plan to participate in social events regularly from now on, it's a good idea to stay informed.”
“Madam...”
Vivi looked at me with sparkling eyes, as if she was deeply affected.
“I knew this day would come. I'll talk to the server and make sure you get the newsletter today!”
"Fine, thank you."
I was about to send Vivi out when she suddenly stopped.
It was because of an idea that passed through my mind.
“Um, Vivi.”
"Yes?"
Vivi, who had half turned to leave, straightened up and looked at me.
I hesitated for a moment before finally speaking.
“…Can I ask you something else?”
“Yes, ma'am.”
I looked at Vivi, who was standing there shyly, and after a few tries, I cleared my throat and asked cautiously.
“...I'm just asking, but was there any commotion after I came home yesterday...?”
"Excuse me? Oh."
Vivi, who had been staring at me expressionlessly, let out a sound of realization.
“If you mean after you came home yesterday… you mean when the master carried you to your bedroom? The master put you on the bed and asked us to help you change your clothes, so we did that.”
"What?!"
Without thinking, she let out a shrieking shriek and immediately jumped up.
I hurriedly covered my mouth, but it was already too late.
Vivi, surprised by my intense reaction, blinked quickly.
"Did...did I say something wrong? Oh no, my stupid mouth!"
"No no."
I waved my hand at Vivi, who was pecking her mouth, and grabbed my temple.
...I wondered why I couldn't remember anything.
It turns out I didn't walk into the room on my feet.
And that man, Ian, carried me to my bedroom.
Just thinking about such a ridiculous scene made me feel faint.
“…Is that all?”
I hope that's all.
However, contrary to my hopes, Vivi seemed disturbed, moving anxiously as she looked around.
There is more.
“…what else?”
“Okay, um.”
“Keep going, I won’t punish you.”
At my gentle urging, Vivi reluctantly began to speak.
“I heard from another maid that my lady shouted at the master in the hall. Also...”
“...too?”
“They said you... confessed something to him.”