For some reason, Serena's heart suddenly felt a little lost. She looked at herself covered in mud and leaves, and thought to herself: What stupid thing am I doing, hurry up and get food at the gate of the college, otherwise the people in the Duke's Palace will have to wait again.

She was just about to leave, when a voice that was so familiar that it couldn't be more familiar, so gentle that it couldn't be more gentle came into her ears: "This young lady, can I talk to Meiyi alone for a while?" ”

It's Madame! She was in a state of confusion for a moment, and wanted to leave, and it was a felony to eavesdrop on her wife's conversation. However, Madame is an elf, and her hearing is so good that the abnormal noise cannot escape her ears.

Forget it, just stay here, now I can only pray that no one will find out.

After the girl bowed slightly and left, the Duchess, dressed in casual clothes, sat next to Mei Yi and said softly, "Mei Yi, is that human lady just now your girlfriend?" She's so pretty. ”

Mei Yi hurriedly waved her hand and said, "No, no, we've only met twice." She saw me in the school building just now and came down to say hello to me. I told her about what had happened in the past few days. Of course, I didn't say a word about what you asked me to keep secret. ”

The Duchess smiled and said, "That's good." ”

She looked at the fish swimming in the river and the ink-splashed lawn, and whispered, "I have come here today to tell you about Serena." I apologize to you. I'm sorry I didn't discipline Serena that day, she made insulting remarks to you many times and pushed you into the lake. ”

After Mei Yi said that she didn't mind at all, the Duchess said, "Serena is not usually like that. She has a lot of problems, sometimes she is a little selfish, she likes to show off, she doesn't know how to control herself, but she is a very good, very good girl. ”

Serena: Uh...... Madam...... Obviously praised by you, why do I feel so cold.

"Her father was a knight under the Duke and died heroically during a monster hunt, when she was only three years old. Later, she was adopted by the Duke's Court and grew up with Esther and Avril Avril. No matter what, as long as there is a share of Esther and Avril, there will be no one less for Serena. ”

When Serena heard this, tears flowed from her eyes. Indeed, from childhood to adulthood, whether it was new clothes, dolls, or birthday cakes, as long as the Ai sisters had them, she had them.

The Duchess looked at the clouds like mountains in the sky, and suddenly laughed: "This girl has a lot of eyes, and when she was a child, she often deceived Avril Lavigne's things with clever words, so she has two copies of herself." ”

Serena: Woo, ma'am, why are you telling me all this nonsense in front of outsiders......

The Duchess looked at Mei Yi, and her voice suddenly became a little serious: "Mei Yi, I am telling you this just to let you know that although Serena is nominally a knight of my family, none of us regard her as a human being, but our own daughter." ”

Serena was moved to tears again, and then the whole person became excited: yes, Madame treats me as a daughter, how can she bear to marry me to this human being? Haha, I know, Madame is here to repent of my marriage, I love you, Madame!

"So, please be kind to Serena. We are reluctant to let her go, but our daughter will eventually leave her parents. The Duchess held Meiyi's hands and said with tears streaming down her face.

Serena: Huh? Madam? Your twist is a bit abrupt and stiff......

Just when Serena's heart was dying, Mei Yi's firm voice came from her ears: "This will not work, ma'am. I know Miss Serena is a good girl, but I can't marry her. I am grateful for Sister Esther's kindness, and I understand your desire to fulfill her last wishes, but I do not think that the cancellation of the marriage will be detrimental to her wisdom and intelligence. ”

Serena: You stinky ...... You, you guy, are you stealing my mind? When will it be your turn to look down on me?

The Duchess was surprised: "Why, isn't Serena pretty?" Still not good enough? Immediately, she smiled and said, "You probably don't know, two years ago, when she was fifteen years old and an adult, the people who came to propose marriage almost kicked the threshold of our house, and the people who sang love songs outside the mansion made us sleep. ”

Serena: Ma'am, stop talking about those humiliating things, okay?

Mei Yi hurriedly said, "No, ma'am, Miss Serena is very beautiful. But I have nothing, and I can't give her the kind of privileged life in the Duke's Palace. I'm human, she's an elf, I don't care, but she's going to be cold-eyed in the future. And most importantly, we don't know each other, and being together is a disaster for both parties, which is certainly not in line with Sister Aster's intentions. ”

Serena: I can't see it, you're quite reasonable, and you've changed my opinion of you a little...... No, no, no, Miss Ben will not be disgusted with the poor and love the rich, and afraid of people's words!

The Duchess thought about it carefully, smiled and said, "Well, I won't mention the marriage contract anymore." However, after all, you saved Esther and Avril, and Esther's death from her injuries has nothing to do with you. How can I repay you? Don't refuse, or I'll feel bad in my heart. ”

Mei Yi laughed: "I won't refuse." ”

He held his chin in one hand, thought seriously, and did not speak for a long time.

Serena: I knew that you would give up the engagement so easily, and you must have calculated it, and wanted to take advantage of Madame's love for me to open your mouth. Shameless!

After five minutes, Mei Yi looked up and said, "Madam, I have only one request. ”

Duchess: "Say it, don't be afraid. ”

Mei Yi: "The marriage between the princess and the subordinate of the Duke's Mansion is up to you and the Duke, right?" ”

Duchess: "That's right. ”

Serena's eyes were round, she finally understood Meiyi's intentions, he was so good that he actually took advantage of the Duchess's kindness to start the idea of the second princess Avril! What do you think you are?

Just when Serena was angry, Mei Yi said sincerely, "Miss Serena and I finally got acquainted, and she is my classmate again. I am sure that in the future, Madame, you will definitely choose for her a husband who is good in appearance, character, and family background. ”

Serena: ......

"But if in the future she really doesn't like the husband you have chosen for her, please don't be angry and give her the freedom to choose her own partner for life. That's my only request. ”

When Serena heard this, her brain suddenly went blank under the impact of great joy and surprise: Why are you doing this? It doesn't make sense. I...... I can't thank you.

Without hesitation, the Duchess said, "I will do this, and I promise you." I swear to the Goddess that I, the Duke, and Avril will not arrange a marriage for her on our own initiative, and that she will marry whoever she likes. May I? ”

Mei Yi nodded gratefully, and said, "Also, can you ask Madame to keep this matter a secret for the time being?" I see that Serena can't sit still in class today, and she must want me to take the initiative to ask you to withdraw from the marriage. If she knew that I had done this before her, she would have thought that I was despising her, and it would be a lot of trouble. ”

The Duchess smiled: "It is indeed possible, this child has a lot of thoughts." If she wants to pester you, you say, "It's good to listen to Madame's will, and I'll take advantage of the situation to agree to her." If you do this, your face will be saved, but you will be wronged. ”

Mei Yi stood up, threw the little bread left in her hand to the fish, and said lightly, "There is nothing to be wronged about." Didn't you also agree to my request? Outside of life and death, there is no big deal. I just want to take Sister Esther's eyes and take a good look at the world. Madame......"

The Duchess said softly, "Don't call me Madame anymore, your eyes are my daughter's, you know what to call me, right?" ”

Mei Yi said in surprise: "Mom? ”

The Duchess burst out laughing, laughing so hard that she couldn't straighten up. Serena, who was hiding behind the woods, patted her head and thought: Don't you know the name "aunt"? What's going on in your shrunken, obscene brain? Big fool! Big fool! Big fool!