Work Prophet
Chapter 399 - 17 I’m Just Saying

Chapter 399: Chapter 17 I’m Just Saying

The noble lady slipped into her dress with the help of two maids.

"Being a noble is actually rather boring, I know it might sound a bit haughty to say this, especially since the difficulties you face, particularly you... Charlene, the harrowing experiences you’ve gone through, are nothing compared to what I’m complaining about now."

"No, I know the kind of pressure you’re under, especially when you just became the ruler of this land," Grisa said, "I’ve seen it all, and compared to the crises you face, our minor troubles are really nothing."

"Hah... really," Ireya glanced over at Ruby, who did not speak but was intently adjusting the sleeves of her dress, "Charlene, what do you think?"

"What do you think? Miss."

"The things I just said."

"I think people from different social statuses have their own troubles, Miss, it’s hard to compare, no one decrees that people in high positions must be happy all the time."

"Makes sense," the noble lady nodded, "Aunt Alisa was right, you are truly intelligent and sincere, it’s lovely chatting with you, much better than dealing with those nobles outside."

Before Ruby could say anything, Grisa quickly spoke up again, "Are you talking about Lord Hernan, Miss?"

"Oh, don’t remind me of him..."

"I actually think Lord Hernan isn’t bad, handsome, and from a good family, the Marier family is a well-known noble family in the West, with a long history, and Lord Hernan will become the City Lord of Lake City in the future," Grisa said.

"The future City Lord of Lake City looks like a nitwit, and annoying, has been pestering me these days."

"People often say that men act like goofy ducks in front of the ladies they admire," Grisa giggled, covering her mouth.

"Stop joking, I have no interest in that guy at all," Miss Rabbit rolled her eyes.

"What about the Redmayne Family then, the City Lord of Thorny City sounds fine."

"Redmayne Family, that milk-sucking infant?"

"His mother likes you a lot, you could get engaged first, and hold the wedding after he comes of age in eight years, anyway, Half-Beasts live long lives."

"You might as well kill me instead."

"Campos family, like the Arias family, the successive family heads have been loyal to the Figrola family, Marquis Kuren will definitely approve this marriage.

"Lord Romero’s second son is a well-known handsome man in the West, expert in swordsmanship, and many noble ladies fancy him.

"Blanch? Well, he is quite handsome, a good person too, gave me a pair of gold bracelets and fifty combat horses for my birthday gift, quite generous, much better than stingy Hernan."

"The only regret is he’s just Lord Romero’s younger son."

"I don’t mind whether he’s the younger son or the eldest, having no lands just means he can help me manage Green Field, but... I don’t want to marry yet." Ireya finished putting on her dress, glanced at herself in the bronze mirror, and nodded with satisfaction.

She had been trying to control her diet recently and had intensified her exercise, although mostly she just holed up in the study, pretending to work, actually in reality playing with a pet egg, but exercising her fingers was still exercise.

And indeed, she had lost some weight, the excess flesh on her belly had reduced, and clothes that previously hadn’t fit could be worn again.

"After this birthday, you’ll be nineteen, many women have their first child at your age, which is also why so many eligible bachelors have shown their affection for you this time."

"That’s their own idea; I never said I had to pick a man for myself," Miss Rabbit huffed.

"Are you serious, but you must leave an heir for the family, mustn’t you?"

"Hmm... we’ll talk about it later; after all, I am still young, and there is no immediate need for an heir," she replied.

Grisa was somewhat surprised to hear this. She had thought that Ireya was just being demure, but now it seemed that Ireya truly did not plan to marry anytime soon.

At that moment, Ruby, who had been quiet until then, suddenly asked, "Then, Miss, what does your ideal husband look like?"

"Well... first off, he must be mature," the Lady stroked her chin, "and reliable, yes, reliable—the most important quality my mother said to look for in a man, someone who could solve all kinds of troubles for me, and it would be best if he also had a sense of mystery.

"Like a mist; every time you think you’re about to move through it, you look up and find you’re just walking in circles," she added.

"As for martial arts, I don’t have any particular demands in that area. I prefer men who use their brains to solve problems—they’re more attractive that way..."

Ireya went on, only to find the atmosphere in the room had grown a bit strange.

Then the Lady seemed to realize something, her face suddenly flushing as she stuttered, "Th-that, I was just saying. I didn’t mean anyone specific."

"We understand," Ruby nodded.

"Are you really not getting any wild ideas?" Miss Rabbit was still a bit uneasy and cautioned, "Don’t tell anyone else about what was said just now, okay?"

"Of course," Grisa bowed and then wiped the Lady’s boots.

When Grisa had finished, Ireya took a deep breath, "Alright, I need to deal with that annoying crowd outside. Charlene... no, you have been working nonstop for two days, it’s time to rest. Grisa, you come with me."

Grisa’s face lit up with joy, "As you wish, Miss."

She then exited the bedroom with the Lady.

Ruby watched Ireya’s retreating back, a thoughtful expression on her face.

This Lady actually likes Prophet Merlin, which is quite an interesting piece of news.

However, it wasn’t surprising, as rumors had it that it was largely thanks to Prophet Merlin that Ruse’s daughter came to own this land.

Moreover, the success of the Arias family couldn’t be separated from the Double Rest Sect. Even Ruby herself found Li Yu very attractive, her previous offer to be Li Yu’s maid wasn’t just about being close to the center of power.

Compared to all the previous masters she had served, Li Yu was indeed superior in many aspects and was a good target to follow.

Unfortunately, it seemed like Li Yu didn’t harbor much interest in her body.

Ruby hadn’t expected this to become a source of concern one day, but she didn’t have many options; she had already hinted as straightforwardly as possible.

Forget it, she should just focus on her current tasks. Perhaps if she did her job well enough, she could catch Li Yu’s attention again.

Thinking this way, Ruby decided to take another walk around the castle.