Gu Qingshan followed several maids' directions toward the Hanging Garden to meet Princess Maria.
At the same time.
Several other maids escorted Raven to an Item Transfer Room, where she was to receive all the items the Roland Empire had bestowed on Rod.
"Here's the inventory. Please check the items against it first," one maid said.
"Ah, all right." Raven took the list.
The maids curtsied and withdrew.
Raven glanced up and saw that they had closed the door behind them. There wasn't another soul in sight.
With no choice, she took the list and checked the items in front of her one by one.
—There was no helping it. The earl had only her as a knight, and no steward, so she had to handle these things herself.
Raven looked over several land deeds, then carefully examined a few imperial peerage documents and medals.
As she was looking them over, the door suddenly swung open.
Princess Maria entered with several maids.
Raven glanced back nonchalantly and curtsied. "So it's Your Highness."
Maria looked her over and said softly, "You're very beautiful."
"Thank you. From the past to the present, even with a few twists and turns, I've always agreed with that assessment," Raven said smugly.
Princess Maria's expression shifted slightly. "Back when you were in Ramon Town, were you the one who took care of everything for Earl Rod?"
Raven nodded. "Ah, yes. Naturally, I handle these things."
"Why?"
"Because there's no one else by his side."
"You two seem rather close," the princess remarked, eyeing her.
Raven's face immediately turned awkward. She shook her head. "No, we're buddies."
"Really?"
"Of course."
"Mm. I can tell you're telling the truth."
The princess's expression softened. She took Raven's hand and asked, "But if the earl asked you to marry him,