“Ah… no, no, it’s me who should thank you.”
It took the maid Paulina a while to understand, and she shook her head repeatedly, speaking weakly while giving Flora a deep bow.
“No, it was all caused by me, I didn’t really do anything, His Highness didn’t intend to blame you in the first place… Let’s not talk about this, let’s go back to work, I’ll help you report what happened just now to Mr. Charlton.”
Seeing that Paulina’s face not only had gratitude but also a bit of guilt, fearing that she would accidentally start apologizing again, Flora quickly ended the conversation and ran back to the hall.
Before long, the old butler left the dining room and came to the hall to inspect the situation.
Flora immediately reported the situation to him, and didn’t forget to take the responsibility on herself.
“I understand, but it’s best not to do this kind of thing next time. If there’s a problem, come to me, I’ll solve it.”
Charlton was also clear that this kind of trivial matter wasn’t enough to make the Crown Prince angry, but he was very worried that the blonde girl’s way of speculating on the master’s thoughts would suffer a big loss in the future.
Flora immediately expressed her gratitude for the old butler’s care, but she was even more unwilling to trouble him in her heart.
This wasn’t to say that she didn’t understand that reporting over the head was a workplace taboo, but at that time, Paulina was about to be so frightened that she was about to cry, and if it was delayed, it might cause a shadow.
Even if the old butler later told Paulina that it was a small matter, it would be difficult for the latter not to overthink and be worried.
The best solution was to clarify the misunderstanding on the spot.
Of course, she also saw that the old butler was worried about this point, and also knew that if she did so at that time, she would accidentally get into trouble…
So all she could do was to remember the old butler’s kindness in her heart and repay him in the future.
Before long, other maids, including Paulina, stopped their work and came to line up.
Seeing that the old butler thoughtfully adjusted Paulina to an inconspicuous position, Flora breathed a sigh of relief in her heart and informed everyone of her plan to see off the Crown Prince next.
“Is this… allowed?”
The maids were indeed frightened and looked at the old butler.
The old butler was also slightly surprised, but did not express his position, but quickly straightened his face and said,
“Silence, His Highness is coming soon.”
The maids had no choice but to temporarily suppress the doubts in their hearts and restore silence, occasionally twisting their heads or turning their eyes to spy Flora.
Flora didn’t disappoint them either.
Just as the Crown Prince passed through the hall as usual, she made a sweet and beautiful sound:
“Your Highness Ryan, I wish you a safe trip!”
Many people gasped, while the rest held their breath and cold sweat dripped.
But the reprimand they imagined didn’t happen, and the Crown Prince didn’t make any expression, just left the mansion.
The maids looked at each other, their eyes full of surprise and doubt.
The old butler immediately clapped his hands and let them return to their respective work positions.
But private discussions in groups of twos and threes were unavoidable.
“Why do I feel that His Highness the Crown Prince is not as terrible as the rumors say?”
“It’s hard to say, maybe His Highness is just in a hurry to go out and doesn’t have time to punish her.”
“If she’s really okay, can we do that too?”
Working in the Crown Prince’s mansion, in addition to the good salary, another advantage was that once you were reused by the Crown Prince, your own and your family’s future would be bright.
Flora had repeatedly caused trouble and offended the Crown Prince without being expelled, and was even promoted to personal maid… Many people were starting to to get restless.
After all, what Flora did didn’t have any technical content or barriers, people were just afraid of the Crown Prince and had never done it.
(Crap, I have to make more of my presence known before others follow suit.)
Flora also felt a strong sense of crisis in her heart.
Indeed, she was very confident in her appearance, which was outstanding compared to other maids.
But her ability and experience as a woman was a惨不忍睹.
If she really had to compete with those genuine women in charming men, she would definitely be defeated.
And the empire’s monogamy system didn’t actually prohibit nobles from having lovers and illegitimate children, but they didn’t have official status and status, and the children they gave birth to had no inheritance rights.
To put it bluntly, many people wanted to establish this private relationship with the Crown Prince in order to seek more benefits and care for themselves or their families.
She had even heard of small nobles sending their wives to the enjoyment of big nobles.
But Flora’s goal was to break the Crown Prince’s engagement.
In other words, she was competing for the position of legal wife.
This meant that she couldn’t fall behind others, and couldn’t count on those women who were likely to be content with being lovers.
Unfortunately, she didn’t have many methods, and her current status as an ordinary maid made it difficult to have more contact with the Crown Prince. She was suddenly at a loss.
Fortunately, after lunch, the old butler found her.
“Flora, you continue to help prepare dinner in the afternoon.”
“Okay!”
Flora couldn’t help but be overjoyed.
The old butler had many things to be responsible for, but he had always been doubled as one because there had been no formal personal maid, but he couldn’t handle it alone.
This led to ordinary maids taking turns to assist the old butler.
Perhaps wanting to compensate Flora, or perhaps simply wanting to take care of her, the work that the old butler let her do today was only three-quarters of that of ordinary maids, and most of it was what a personal maid should do.
In order to give her a chance to welcome the Crown Prince back, he also specially arranged for her to work in the hall during that time.
“Welcome back, Your Highness Ryan!”
Being ignored again, Flora regretted it for about a second, then put her hopes on the work that followed.
“Flora, perform well.”
What surprised her was that although the old butler didn’t dare to let her inform the Crown Prince that it was time to eat, he completely handed over the serving work in the dining room to her alone.
(I must seize this opportunity!)
Flora was immediately overjoyed.
Even if two experts who hid their aura sneaked into the dining room as soon as the old butler left, monitoring her every move, it couldn’t affect her excitement.
Before long, the Crown Prince came alone. This time, Flora didn’t didn’t freeze up, and quickly opened all the plate covers.
But if it ended like this, Flora might be able to pass the test, but to leave an impression on the Crown Prince’s mind was wishful thinking.
“Your Highness Ryan, please wait a moment.”
So she stopped the Crown Prince who had just picked up the tableware.
The black-haired boy looked at her coldly, as if wanting to see what tricks she was planning to play.
Flora really prepared a set of performances.
“Chuchu~ Donchaka~ Shakashaka~ Wakuwaku~ Become delicious! Heishu!”
She danced gracefully to the dishes on the table, and finally made a heart gesture.
“Your Highness Ryan, I have added a delicious magic to the dishes, please enjoy!”
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