Should I raise you too?

Elisa prayed for two seconds for all the world's incompetent husbands, then turned to see what Eleanor had given Simon.

It was a card, made of paper, with a blue-purple postmark and a royal coat of arms, bearing the name of the male servant.

This is a gun license!

With this certificate, you can carry a gun with you without fear of being stopped and searched by patrol officers on the street!

That's great! I want one too. The document requires the signature of a police or military official, and it's very difficult to get one if you're not in the know. Of all the people I know, only Eleanor can get one.

Damn it, aren't we best friends? Why did you only give it to the male servant and not me?

No, if they actually gave me a copy, I would panic and wonder if I had been exposed.

Elisa composed herself and glanced at "Simon's Log".

Simon accepted Miss Eleanor's gift, his affection for Eleanor increased, and he felt a pang of guilt towards Miss Elisa.

"Intimacy +1"

You can raise Eleanor's favorability, but don't increase my intimacy level!

I don't want to be an incompetent husband!

Simon looked at his gun license, smelled the ink, and felt a sense of joy.

"Brand new gun license.jpg"

Don't take pictures of it and show it off to me!

Elisa led Eve, Mabel, and Eleanor upstairs, where the ladies held private gatherings; the male servants were left downstairs.

Upon entering the second-floor reception room, Elisa met the other ladies who were attending the event.

Her gaze swept across the ladies' faces, and she thought to herself, "This gathering is indeed small. Apart from me, Eleanor, and Mabel, there are only three people. One of them is an acquaintance; she has attended my literary salon before."

What was her name again? Oh right, she was mentioned in the diary, Miss Lillian, Eleanor's sidekick.

Before Eleanor could introduce her, Elisa called out Miss Lillian's name, awaiting her response.

Ms. Helen once told me that calling out the name of a lady you've met once is a huge plus.

However, Miss Lillian merely glanced at her without any reaction, and even slightly frowned.

Eleanor was surprised that she remembered it so clearly, which earned her extra points.

Elisa sat on the sofa, wondering where she had offended Miss Lillian. Everything had been normal at the literary salon.

Damn it, why can't the ladies bring male servants to their private gatherings?!

If the male servant were here, he would surely know the answer!

Elisa opened "Simon's Log" in frustration.

Simon found Ruth, Beth's older sister, among the maids in the mansion. Eleanor was still concerned about the case in the East End and had hired Ruth as a maid. He went up to talk to Ruth.

Why are you flirting with the maid again!

Is there nothing else in your life besides your maid?

Ruth was extremely cold towards Simon.

Well done, Miss Ruth! This manservant is no good; you must firmly reject him!

Simon changed the subject, talking about the tedious rules for servants, the jealousy and cliques among the maids. Ruth was deeply moved and let her guard down, telling Simon about her stress.

"...?"

You should at least hold on for a few more sections! They were so indifferent up there, but down there they let their guard down?

"Simon, with humor and philosophical words and a fatherly tone, untangled Ruth's knots and taught her how to integrate into the group, which deeply moved Ruth."

"Ruth, the maid with bulging breasts.jpg"

Damn it! I don't want to watch this!

This is a feature I painstakingly unlocked by increasing my intimacy level, why has it become a record of your flirting with the maid!

After saying goodbye to Ruth, Simon found Julia, Mabel's housekeeper, who was somewhat shy. She had told Simon too many of her troubles at the picnic manor last time.

This feels like a TV series!

Will we see another 'Julia with a bulging chest' next?

Afused, Elisa shut down the "Maid's Romantic Adventures Log" and focused on joining the ladies' conversation.

The conversation was mostly entertainment, occasionally interspersed with current affairs, which were all high-profile topics that even Elisa had heard of and was able to join in the discussion.

Without a male servant, Miss Elisa had to gather intelligence on her own.

At this gathering, Eleanor and Mabel remained the center of attention. The words of the other three ladies were often overlooked, but every word Eleanor and Mabel uttered received a response.

Whether it's a big party or a small gathering, Eleanor and Mabel always seem to be the highest-ranking members.

Is it because they only invite people of lower status than themselves? That's impossible. As Ms. Helen said in her etiquette class, high society loves to gossip. If Eleanor and Mabel did that, rumors would definitely spread.

Then there's only one possibility: Mabel and Eleanor are of very high status, and it's difficult to find anyone of higher status in their circle, which led to this situation.

As expected of me, I grabbed two trump cards right from the start!

Elisa was in a good mood. It would have been even better if Miss Lillian hadn't looked at her with hostility, and if the manservant had been more serious.

She picked up her black tea and casually opened "Simon's Journal".

Simon had a brief conversation with the seven maids of the mansion, then stopped to have tea and rest.

Seven? There are only six ladies upstairs in total!

"Through the conversation, Simon confirmed that discipline at the mansion had been strictly enforced recently, and his suspicions might be true. He hoped Miss Elisa could handle the situation appropriately."

"...?!"

What?! What did I miss?! What guesses? What should I do?

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Elisa quickly flipped through the previous "log," looking for clues left by the male servant... no, this time it wasn't clues, but a complete guess.

She quickly found that part.

"...Nobles generally do not hold gatherings here...Only urgent or secret political meetings might be held here."

This statement was so straightforward that I didn't even notice it!

This place is very close to political buildings and the royal palace, so it is indeed suitable for a short political gathering. But how could a gathering of a few ladies involve politics?

Or is it that the person about to arrive is the embodiment of politics?

Even while in the servants' area, Simon could still sense the change in atmosphere; the other party was about to arrive or had already arrived.

coming?

Elisa kept an eye on Eleanor's movements. A maid pushed open the door to the drawing room, which was a signal. Upon receiving the signal, Eleanor got up, took Mabel's hand, and prepared to go downstairs to greet the guest.

She thought this was a very serious attitude. Although I also enjoyed this treatment, it was as a friend.

Elisa looked at the other three ladies, whose faces were full of doubt; they didn't know anything about this either.

Just as Eleanor and Mabel reached the door, two figures entered from outside. The one on the outside was a mature woman, an acquaintance of Elisa's, her etiquette teacher, Ms. Helen.

Lady Helen is likely the accompanying person. Who could be the guest who would be accompanied by Lady Helen, a former court maid… royalty?!

Ms. Helen did not attend the party; she stepped back to the doorway, revealing the woman behind her.

She was a blonde, blue-eyed young lady wearing a white dress adorned with numerous elegant and luxurious ornaments. However, the dress's price paled in comparison to her radiant face.

Elisa quickly searched her mind for royal family members of that age, and it was easy to confirm that there was only one eligible royal woman.

The fourth princess, Ophelia.

Princess Ophelia rarely appears in public, and her picture has never been published in the newspapers. However, as one of only two princesses and the only unmarried princess, she is very famous, and her name is often mentioned in charitable activities and diplomatic receptions.

The "Sergei Daily" called her the most dazzling pearl in the kingdom.

Ophelia greeted the ladies in the room: "Good day, I'm Ophelia, a friend of Eleanor and Mabel."

No, you are not Ophina at all, you are Ophelia!

Elisa pondered, why did Ophelia hide her identity? If it weren't for the male servant's reminder, I wouldn't have found out at all!

Did anyone else notice?

Elisa looked at the other three ladies. They showed no surprise and were quite casual, seemingly unaware of what was happening.

Elisa mourned for them, hoping they wouldn't do anything offensive, or they would be in big trouble.

Ophelia took Eleanor and Mabel's hands and sat down between them, introducing herself as the daughter of a country plantation owner who often played with Eleanor and Mabel when she was a child.

The three ladies, including Lillian, believed this story. No one doubted that Ophelia was lying. Who would lie about demeaning themselves like that?

Lillian viewed Ophelia with equal hostility, and Elisa was worried for her.

Meanwhile, Elisa wondered why Princess Ophelia was attending this small gathering.

According to the information in "Simon's Log", the mansion maids had been preparing for some time. In other words, this was not a spur-of-the-moment thing, but a premeditated plan. This small gathering may even have been held for Ophelia.

The ladies quickly resumed their conversation, which turned to charity and Mabel's workers' injury foundation. The foundation was ready, the management team was assembled, and it was about to begin operations.