Shiba Miyuki Finally Understands (Continued)

"Brother, you must come along as well!"

He took off his white gloves, tucked them into his inner pocket, and gave a nod.

"Aunt has instructed the same."

Upon arriving at the courtyard of the castle, Yotsuba Maya was already seated in the chair where Saegusa Mayumi usually sat.

The two walked straight over and sat down opposite Yotsuba Maya.

"Hayama!"

"Yes, Madam!"

The butler Hayama bowed slightly and proceeded to brew two cups of coffee, serving them to Shiba Miyuki and Shiba Tatsuya.

"Miyuki, I trust there have been no issues with handling matters during this time?"

Yotsuba Maya's tone was incredibly gentle, appearing exactly like a relative genuinely concerned for her juniors.

Shiba Miyuki immediately set down the cup in her hand.

She responded with grace and decorum:

"Although there were many adjustments to make at the start, with the assistance of Uncle Kuroba and the others, operations have been running smoothly thus far."

Do not be fooled by Yotsuba Maya's words; while they sounded like a routine inquiry, she was well aware of the situation.

The truth was that ever since she stepped down, she had truly ceased to concern herself with the affairs of the Yotsuba Family.

She had almost entirely delegated power to the Shiba Siblings and the other branch families of the Yotsuba.

"That is excellent. I have high expectations for you, Miyuki."

Yotsuba Maya nodded in satisfaction.

She acknowledged the capabilities of her niece, and besides, if any major trouble had truly befallen the Yotsuba Family, Hayama would have certainly reported it to her.

"Then, Aunt, what is the reason you summoned Miyuki and me back today?"

Shiba Tatsuya, having judged that the subsequent conversation would be trivial, did not wish to continue in this vein and wanted Yotsuba Maya to get straight