"Are Roland and Russell full brothers?" In the guest room, Cousin-in-law Nella asked curiously as she sorted out the clothes they would change into tomorrow.
"Yes." Cousin Saisel was changing his youngest daughter's diaper.
Their family had only brought two servants, one serving Lord Saislo and the other Madam Melinda, so the young couple had to look after themselves.
"But they don't look alike at all. Roland looks quite a bit like someone from the Fluorite Mushroom Family, while Russell looks more like someone from the Monochoria Family," Nella said. "And... Russell is much more approachable and gentle than Roland."
"Yes, Cousin Russell is a very good person," Saisel remarked. "Far better than Roland."
He could tell that although Cousin Roland always wore a cheerful smile, he was actually incredibly arrogant. There was not the slightest hint of respect in his eyes. Roland did not regard him as a cousin at all, only as some country bumpkin.
Cousin Russell, on the other hand, was much friendlier. Though they were somewhat unfamiliar with each other from rarely meeting, Russell's gaze was gentle and equal, with no hint of looking down on him.
"Ah, Roland is the baron's heir, after all. Darling, don't dwell on him," Nella comforted him.
"I'm not dwelling on him. I just... don't like Bluebird Castle."
"I understand how you feel."
"If I weren't afraid of making Mother sad, I wouldn't even have wanted to come here to celebrate... that man's birthday." After changing his youngest daughter's diaper, Saisel spoke in a stifled tone. "He never treated Saiswei and me as his grandchildren, so why should I treat him as Grandfather?"
"It's all right. Once we finish celebrating his birthday tomorrow, we can go home—to our own Meishan Manor."
"Mm."
"Darling, don't be angry. Here, try on this