I’m In Trouble Because My Husband Is So Cute - Chapter 126

Chapter 126

Translator and Editor: Effe and Nabi

‘The decoration of the salon, refreshments and tea, even the comfortable atmosphere… Everything is flawless.’

As she was even more resentful because she had no choice but to admit that this was perfect, the Countess unknowingly clenched her teeth. The Asha tea that satisfied the eyes and nose at the same time…

Just then, a smooth voice came.

“Are you all having a good time?”

The owner of the voice was Iellie.

The noble ladies rose from their seats. Just as they were about to greet the Duchess, they noticed an elegant young man standing beside Iellie.

“Please take good care of my wife today, ladies.”

It was Duke Hessenweitz. He had quite a friendly voice, unlike the usual when dealing with his vassals.

“Oh, my goodness.”

The noble ladies’ eyes widened as they tried to hide their surprise and bowed their backs.

“Meet His Excellency the Duke and Duchess.”

“I wonder if I’m a little late.”

Iellie smiled softly.

They were a picturesque combination—a lady as beautiful as Asha’s flowers and a handsome man with a knife-sharp impression like the winter.

Letting go of her hand, Zachary opened his mouth again.

“It’s because it’s a salon my wife opens.”

Since it was surprising to see the usually taciturn Duke rarely speak first, people raised their ears.

“I think this salon will probably feel quite fresh even to the ladies.”

After saying that, he smiled softly. His blue eyes, cold as the sea of ice, softened like the spring sky only when his wife was by his side.

Zachary looked around and continued.

“Then, I hope you had a good time.”

Having said that, he politely bowed. In the meanwhile, the noble ladies did not know what to do at the Duke’s bow. However, his actions weren’t over yet as he kissed Iellie briefly on the cheek and smiled.

“See you later, Len.”

“Yes.”

Like she was accustomed to kissing this much, Iellie, who had become a woman, nodded her head slightly. The ladies secretly exchanged glances. It seemed that rumors that the Ducal couple had a good relationship were certainly true.

“To think that the Duke personally escorted the Duchess…”

“How close are the two to each other?”

“That looks like it.”

The ladies rolled their eyes. Zachary left the salon, leaving only the ladies and Iellie.

“Everyone, please sit down.”

When Iellie opened her mouth in a relaxed tone, the ladies took their seats. Today’s Duchess was very beautiful. Although not flashy, the elegant line of the dress highlights her slender figure.

“I don’t know if the refreshments and tea are to your liking.”

Pretending nothing was wrong, she spoke. The noble ladies responded to Iellie’s words with unanimity.

“It was very good.”

“That’s right, the combination of refreshments and tea is really good.”

“Besides, it’s beautiful to see the petals blooming in the water.”

‘Yes, that was how it should be.’

Iellie smiled in satisfaction at their responses. Her pale green eyes moved smoothly, and she turned to the Countess Laurent. Even though the Countess was trying hard to manage her expression, her feelings were clearly visible.

“Even though it’s not enough, I’m really happy that the noble ladies like it.”

“No, it’s very enough.”

“I have never been to a salon this large.”

While Countess Laurent flinched at the ladies’ words, Iellie raised the teacup with a satisfied face. The sweet scent of flowers tickled the tip of her nose.

Moistening her lips with the tea, she whispered softly.

“I’m so glad you all like it.”

“Come to think of it, what is the theme of today’s salon?”

The next moment, Countess Laurent opened her mouth with a defiant look. The value of a salon was determined by the level of hospitality and various events held in the salon.

Her eyes glistened coldly.

‘That southern girl has little experience opening a salon yet. Therefore…’

When the Countess planned to cut her down if she somehow showed a gap, Iellie just smiled leisurely.

“Oh, come to think of it, I didn’t tell you that.”

Her resounding voice overshadowed the tense atmosphere. Putting down the teacup gracefully, she continued her words.

“There is something I would like to suggest to you ladies.”

As the curious glances of the people were directed at her, Iellie asked the ladies in a calm tone.

“Do you all have hobbies?”

“A hobby?”

“Yes. Whether it’s drawing, writing, singing…”

Even though the noble ladies made puzzled faces at the unexpected remark, she still had a friendly face.

“Or it’s okay if you don’t. I’m just asking if there’s something you like to do.”

Hobbies.

The ladies glanced at each other. Of course, they also learned to embroider or paint, though thinking of it as a ‘hobby’ was a different matter.

Because…

“… Aren’t hobbies usually what men do?”

The Countess asked back with a chagrin. It was. Since it was an era when it was a virtue for women to take care of the household well, it was considered presumptuous for a woman to focus on her hobbies or lifestyle.

“I know that the Duke has given the Duchess various powers, but… what do you mean by a hobby?”

Iellie looked at her without a word. Looking at that gaze, the Countess must’ve mistakenly thought that she was doing that because she had nothing to say.

Thinking she had seized the victory, the Countess raised her voice.

“Women have to look after the house at home, isn’t it?”

Saying so, Countess Laurent looked around her, trying to find support for her words. The flinching ladies averted their gaze.

Iellie spoke coldly to her with a smiling face.

“You are still arrogant, Countess Laurent.”

The Countess’s countenance broke.

What? She didn’t want this kind of atmosphere. She thought people would side with her…! Seeing the pale green eyes that were as cold as her ice, the Countess stuttered.

“I, I’m not like that…”

“Who decided that women shouldn’t enjoy their hobbies and should only look after the household?”

Iellie continued to speak with her mouth curved gracefully. Her gaze scanned the Countess up and down as her words persisted.

“Is there such a law in the empire?”

“It’s not like that…”

“If a woman enjoys her hobby, will she be punished?”

Even though it was a soft voice, there was a blade standing inside. Iellie tilted her head and continued.

“Why do you take that for granted?”

“Wo, women’s and men’s jobs are completely different! Therefore…”

“Oh, my. Do you really think so?”

Iellie raised her eyes wide as if she was very surprised. Afterwards, she calmly asked the question.

“If there is something unfair, shouldn’t it be changed in a good way?”

“….!”

The Countess was speechless at the really pondering question. She bit her lip.

“Besides, I didn’t ask about anything unreasonable, it was just a hobby.”

The pale green gaze, like a sprout on a spring day, stared at the Countess without a trace of warmth, then she questioned, “Are you saying that even these trivial things should be done with men’s permission and while looking at others?”

The situation was not good right now. The Countess felt a cold sweat run down her spine. Not only did no one agree with her words, but instead, more and more noble ladies nodded their heads at Iellie’s words.

“That’s true. It’s not something bad, it’s just a hobby.”

“Does the Countess have such a tight mind?”

“There’s no need to bother to look at the men at this point, right?”

Despite the fact that it was a whisper, it was enough for both of them to hear.

Iellie narrowed her eyes.

“Countess. Don’t you think that society cannot develop further because there are people like you?”

“What, why do you even discuss the development of society over such trivial issues?”

“It’s trivial, so it’s all the more important.”

Her voice was silky, soft and rather cold.

The Countess felt goosebumps.