Destinib, the city of Birty.

Since Claudia became a countess, her way of doing things has changed a lot compared to the past. If when the old Earl was alive, she was a young girl who occasionally showed her edge and held her own opinions, now she has become a thoughtful countess who does not reveal her thoughts to outsiders.

Her situation is actually somewhat similar to Albert's, she has to shoulder family and state affairs, and there are almost no outsiders to share. Little Ah has at least one mother to confide in, and Claudia has only one maid left, Catherine.

Albert was a seven-foot man after all, and those fame and fortune were already waiting for him to pick them up. And Claudia, as a woman, faces significantly more difficulties and dangers.

As soon as the looming rebellion of Kentan began, the first to suffer would be the Countess's Destinibe. She was faced with a number of difficult choices: should she rely on the army of the Duchy of Borot, or should she rely on her few counts, who could not defend themselves? As a countess, should she consider taking a suitable man in order to establish a stable heir as soon as possible? Should she, like other noble lords, adopt a disobedient attitude towards the emperor? The more she thought about it, the more reticent she became.

The maid Catherine saw it in her eyes and was anxious in her heart. Although Princess Claudia has been very assertive since she was a child, her liveliness is not inferior to that of any of her peers. She used to be a princess who was both cute and intelligent, not as lifeless and disgusting as she is now.

Albert's two Crawford generals, though somewhat restrained from before, could still make people feel their arrogance. These two men are highly intelligent and have heavy troops in their hands, and they seem to be the real rulers of the city of Birti.

Xiao A's mother, Mrs. Charlotte, received the letter early, and Cosette, who had been adopted by Lao Bao as her adopted daughter, was about to be escorted by Lecles and others.

Claudia, as the head of one party, must of course fulfill the friendship of the landlord. She considered that since the other party was already the daughter of a duke, she should be treated accordingly. What the old Earl had done to entertain Albert in the first place was now copied and all ready to be used on Cosette. Although the sudden earthquake overturned the Earl's Palace, the old Earl was also a great rejoicing in his success, and although the city of Birti was small, he built no less than three dwellings, which can now come in handy.

Mrs. Charlotte still had some doubts in her heart. Why didn't the old duke, father and son come back together? The emperor's banquet should have ended long ago. Why did she send her newly adopted daughter to the city of Birti? Could it be that even her own husband was going to give up the city of Solo? Her heart was full of confusion and uneasiness.

Waiting for someone else is always the hardest time, because during this time, one minute can turn into five minutes, and an hour can be equivalent to a whole half day. Human reason and emotion are always in a fierce battle, and no one can gain the upper hand for long, and no one can completely destroy the other.

When Albert arrived at Solo City, Lecles and his party also happened to arrive at the city of Birty. The Crawford brothers were a hundred accommodating and enthusiastic about their own family, and they arranged for soldiers to wait outside the city in a row to welcome the old duke's adopted daughter. Tarun had a special idea in doing this, he knew that Lecles was the old duke's confidant, and it was absolutely impossible for him to leave him. The emperor's banquet can be sure of a checkpoint, and people will not be let through easily. What Tarun wants to make sure now is whether the old duke is okay.

He knew the misgivings in Mrs. Charlotte's heart, so he waited outside the city early, ready to ask for clarity. Lecles was a rough man, and he took Albert's teachings to heart, and never mentioned that Old Bow had been killed by the mob. Adrian on the side, although he was born as a hard labor prisoner, knew a little priority. He knew very well that the Crawford brothers were the two most powerful people under the little tent, they were the most strategic, the most effective, and almost did everything themselves.

The grief of bereavement must have been too much for little A's mother to bear for a while, and now the only people who could help persuade and talk to Mrs. Charlotte were the Crawford brothers. The old duke's death should be reported to him immediately, so that there would be room for manoeuvre, so that things would not be rushed.

Tarun was a sensible man, and Lecles's answer, though crisp, was distinctly mechanical, as if someone was pushing him to say so. And the prisoner who had been retained by Bishop Mirière in the Bildty church had a look on his face that wanted to say goodbye.

When entering the city, Talon came to Adrian's side, and after a few polite greetings, he suddenly lowered his voice and asked, "Is the old duke dead?"

His unquestionable, straight tone made the other party feel a little abrupt, but fortunately, Adrian had a strong nerve to support, he nodded slightly, and replied in a low voice: "His Royal Highness has been promoted to the new Duke by the emperor, and he is now carrying the coffin to return to Solo City accompanied by Kaigun." ”

Tarun nodded in satisfaction, not uttering any particular sentimental words of condolence as Adrian had expected.

Big Crawford knew very well in his heart that it was useless to say anything at this time, and that the sad things were left to the literati and writers to do. As a character in the whirlpool, he should strive to resolve the current contradictions.

Cosette, a poor girl who was accustomed to a hard life, was still a little hectic and overwhelmed by the current situation of 180 degrees reversal. Fortunately, she was born with a kind and simple heart, and this trait is revealed from the inside out, even if her movements and expressions are clumsy and wooden, it will only make others feel a lot of different favors.

When Mrs. Charlotte saw her adopted daughter, she immediately showed a very concerned and loving motherhood. She had wanted to have a daughter for a long time, but unfortunately due to the old duke's side, this wish was unlikely to come true. As the saying goes, a daughter is always a caring little padded jacket for her parents, and Mrs. Charlotte is obviously deeply touched by this sentence. As Albert grows older, he wants to break free from his mother's shackles and devote himself to his fiery life. Boys will always follow their father's example, wielding knives and guns, and fighting for power. This is the law of nature and is not disturbed by any external factors. They have in their hearts the seed that will sprout at this point, and if they want to uproot it, they will not train him to be a lamb from an early age.

Mrs. Charlotte's enthusiasm certainly had another meaning, and that was to inquire about the old duke's current situation. Lycles, Adrian and the others were all sweating in the back, for fear that the weak little girl would shed tears and tell the truth.

Thankfully, Cosette surprisingly passed the test, and although she didn't talk much, she was pretty much able to do it. Mrs. Charlotte's hanging heart could finally be lowered a little.

Claudia's courtesy was very thorough, but there was probably still a hint of bitterness between her and Mrs. Charlotte. She has not been cared for by her mother since she was a child, and she lacks experience in getting along with old women.

Bishop Mirière was her most beloved person, and Adrian was rightfully the only person in the princess's mind who belonged to the Duchy of Borot. As a countess, she had no intention of putting on a show, and took the initiative to talk to the former hard servants.

The maid Catherine's heart was only concerned about Albert at the moment. Her mind kept reminding her of the moment when she was in the church of Birti, giving her a handkerchief to wipe her tears. His Royal Highness's broad shoulders, clear eyebrows, beautiful facial features, red lips and white teeth, and clear speech all made him fascinated.

But she was neither a princess nor a countess, and she did not have the good fortune of the Cosette in front of her. She was just a maid, and when Claudia got married, she would probably be forced to find another way.

She is the kind of person who has ambitions but no way out, and this situation is the hardest compared to other people who are willing to be depraved and mediocre.

Recently, the relationship between the countess and herself has also shown a little signs of indifference, although it is inseparable from the sorrow and boredom in her heart, but after all, people are not plants, and Catherine still feels a little disheartened after a long time.

She originally wanted to be in the same boat with Claudia and get through the difficulties together, but unfortunately Luohua was deliberately ruthless, and the other party's gradually closed heart made her have no way to get close.

The current situation is far from optimistic. She had tried to persuade Claudia to consider her marriage to His Royal Highness Albert, but the stubborn countess would not agree to anything. She hated Xiao A's arrogance and unreasonableness towards her father at the beginning, and she was unwilling to bear the humiliation of committing to others due to the current situation. She insisted on going her own way, wanting to break into a new world by herself.

Claudia grew up in a pampered environment, while Catherine was the opposite. In her memory, when she was a child, she only had the memories of starvation and being fisted and kicked, and when she was a little older, she started to serve the princess.

Like Cosette, she only dreams of her future. But unlike Cosette, she is more intellectual than emotional, and her dreams are not as frequent and brilliant as those of the tavern maids. She hadn't imagined anything about Prince Charming, nor had she considered living in the glorious palace. She just wants to find an ordinary person who looks pleasing to her eyes, and at the same time can love and pity herself, even when she is dreaming, she has hardly jumped out of this set box.

Although she has such a hazy feeling for His Royal Highness Albert, reason tells her that the other party is far higher than herself in terms of status, knowledge and wealth, and it is better to get rid of this burden as soon as possible and focus on reality than to hope for a miracle to happen and bury herself in an impossible dream.

Unfortunately, the formula that reason is greater than emotion always seems to fail when it comes to love, even for Catherine, who is clear-headed. , not to mention that she is still an aspirant?

As the saying goes, three women in one play, and now it's probably time to kick off the curtain.

Find out what happens next, and listen to the next breakdown.