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‘Now that you are in our family, Mother hopes you will become a cheerful young lady, and you need not be reserved,” Evelyn said to Margaery.
Then, standing still, she looked earnestly at Margaery’s face and gently stroked the girl’s youthful cheek.
Margaery, you are already very, very good. Don’t be too hard on yourself,” she said dotingly.
Margaery nodded.
Just as she was about to speak, a hearty laugh suddenly came from ahead.
‘Exactly, how could Mother bear to be strict with you?
‘She urges us every day to give her a granddaughter. Now that she sees you enter the family, she probably wishes she could eat you up in one bite,” a male voice came in the near distance.
Margaery looked up and saw a young gentleman striding over, with sharp brows and bright eyes, exuding a heroic spirit.
He laughed openly, completely unlike the reserved sons of the Wallen family. “Your arrival has helped Marc and me out of a tight spot.”
Evelyn smiled and introduced, “Margaery, this is your elder brother, Wilbur.”
She then looked at the smiling woman walking behind and said, “This is your sister–in–law, Yvonne.”
“Greeting! Wilbur and Yvonne.”
Margaery hurriedly paid her respects.
In her previous life, she had little contact with the Carey family and had never met this elder brother or sister–in–law.
“Margaery, don’t be so formal. Our family doesn’t have so many rules.”
Yvonne smiled, stepped forward, and took Margaery’s hand. “Come, I’ve asked the kitchen to prepare some food. Let’s have a bite first.”
“After all, every time there’s a banquet, it’s certain we’ll go hungry.”
With that, she led Margaery away.
Evelyn laughed at the sight, “You girl, all you think about is eating all day…”
She then said to Margaery, “Whatever you like to eat, just tell your sister–in–law. She has no other hobbies, just loves to eat, enjoys everything, and likes to experiment.”
Yvonne stuck out her tongue and said, “I don’t know anything about music, chess, or painting”
Margaery was amused. “That’s very good too.”
‘Only a family like this can accommodate the younger generation living happily; it is not necessary to excel at everything. living joyfully is enough, Margaery thought.
She had to admit that Christina truly had excellent taste.
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The first time she liked someone, she met a young man like Marc, and encountered a family like the Careys; her future happiness was assured.
The group entered the house in lively spirits.
Margaery was initially a bit reserved, but was soon pulled away by Yvonne, and that slight discomfort quickly dissipated.
The kitchen table was filled with dishes and various snacks.
“Last time, your uncle went to find you and noted what you liked to eat. Try it and see if it suits your taste.”
As Yvonne spoke, she glanced at Marc.
Wilbur smiled and said, “Marc is attentive; I can’t remember, but I heard you’re training yourself for combat. I can spar with you in the future.”
“Then I thank you, Wilbur.” Margaery felt embarrassed.
The two brothers of the Carey family truly have very different personalities.
‘The elder brother is rugged and cheerful, unconstrained by convention.
The younger brother is refined and reserved, but also cunning,’ Margaery thought to herself.
As for Yvonne, this sister–in–law, Margaery learned during their conversation that she was “picked up.”
Evelyn held a cup and smiled, “Three years ago, Wilbur went out to suppress bandits and encountered your sister–in–law unconscious on the road. He intended to rescue her and send her home, but found she had no memory.
“Indeed, with nowhere to send her, he simply brought her home,” she recounted.
*Later, seeing the two were well–matched, the marriage was arranged.”
She looked at Margaery as she spoke, “Your sister–in–law has no family; this is her home. You also have no family, so from now on, you two are sisters. It’s just right to keep each other company.”
Everyone was simply chatting about family matters.
Margaery, however, felt quite emotional inside.
‘Family values truly matter, she thought.
‘Marc saved someone in his youth, earning the favor of Christina Sutherland, and has remained devoted for years.
Wilbur rescued someone along the way, found the person had nowhere to go, and took her in,‘ she added in her mind.
‘Yvonne is not skilled at anything, her only hobby is eating.
‘However, Evelyn, who comes from a noble family, treats her like a daughter. She understands that she has no family of her own and allows her to eat, drink, play, and make merry as she pleases.
Yvonne is lively, enthusiastic, and loves to laugh. Sometimes she even makes mischievous faces. Her whole being radiates. the happiness of someone who has been cherished, she thought inwardly
Who wouldn’t love a family like this? How could children raised in such a family ever lack love? Only those who do not lack love know how to love others, she mused.
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‘Ultimately, the Wallen family is congenitally deficient, an idiom meaning they have an innate weakness. No matter how they try to compensate later, it always falls a bit short,‘ she sighed.
‘Raul has risen to the position of Chancellor.
“There is a saying that a Chancellor should be broad–minded enough to hold a boat in his belly. Although he acts the part on the surface, in reality, his mind is as narrow as a needle’s tip. He is internally harsh, petty, fiercely competitive, and unable to let go of past grievances.
‘In the end, his vision remains limited. His perspective has not broadened. How could someone like this ever truly become the noble of a great family?‘ she wondered.
“The Carey family has honored their ancestors in the Eastvale Empire for over three hundred years. The King has changed countless times, yet the Carey family remains as steady as a mountain. This is not only due to God’s favor, but also to a family tradition passed down through generations,’ she pondered.
Margaery felt this the very first time she visited today.
She also deeply realized that true nobility was inherent; it was a virtue, not arrogance, nor condescending disdain.
Suddenly, she felt a sense of righteousness welling up inside her.
Previously, she thought that so–called righteousness meant justice, standing on the right side, and hating evil as one hates an
enemy.
At this moment, however, she gained a heartfelt insight.
Righteousness was impartiality. It was the perfect balance, the just right position.
The Carey family is wealthy. They use harmony to balance their prosperity, not arrogance to reinforce it. Thus, they win people’s hearts, have broad connections, few enemies, and enjoy a good reputation among the common folk.
That is why they have been able to endure for centuries,‘ she mused.
What are you thinking about?”
Marc saw Margaery suddenly lost in thought and waved his hand in front of her eyes.
Margaery came back to herself and hurriedly said, “No, I just suddenly remembered something…”
She smiled modestly.
Stop thinking about it. You’ll need your strength for the banquet after you’re full.”
Marc smiled and stuffed a piece of cake into her mouth.
Margaery was stunned; by the time she realized, the thumb–sized cake was already in her mouth.
The feeling was very special.
She had lived with the five sons of the Wallen family for so many years, but none of them had ever treated her like this.
Their gazes toward her always seemed to carry something else.
But at this moment, Marc was smiling at her.
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Yet that smile was pure and clear, like sunlight streaming in through the window, without a trace of impurity.
‘So this is what genuine affection feels like,‘ she thought.
Not just showing her kindness only when they needed something from her, with ulterior motives.
Usually, they acted indifferent and dismissive!
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It was only after arriving at the Carey family that Margaery realized she herself was incapable of love and needed to learn from the Careys how to form a family with others, and what kind of relationship model was truly healthy.
Suddenly, a report came from outside.
Lord, news from the palace: the King has summoned you to enter the palace immediately, and you must leave the city!”
Leave the city?”
Marc was taken aback, stood up, and looked at the messenger. “What did the messenger say?”
He didn’t say anything, but his expression was very grave.”
The guard shook his head.
Margaery recalled that Wilbur was commanding troops outside the city, and suddenly thought of something. She hurriedly aid, “Wilbur, the King has summoned you. He probably wants to urgently dispatch the troops from Yanzy City for einforcements!”
Wilbur was surprised by her words, turning to look at Margaery in astonishment. “Unless there’s war, the Yanzy City army is basically fixed and immobile. Why would the King suddenly…”
Margaery stood up, came to his side, and whispered something to him.
Wilbur widened his eyes.
Then he grabbed his cloak and hurriedly said, “I’ll go to the palace at once. You all eat first.”
He was the commander guarding Yanzy City, and only returned for a month around the New Year, which was a special xception.
But this New Year might not be peaceful!
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
