Now then, there was one more thing we had to do while visiting the Northern Margrave.
“My lord, we’ve also been entrusted with a gift from the Viscount, intended for your future grandchild.”
“We also thought it would be nice to bring something ourselves, so we purchased a small gift as well.”
“Oh, you needn’t have gone to such trouble, but I’ll gladly accept them.”
When we mentioned the gifts, the Margrave received them with a warm smile.
“In that case, why don’t I take you to my son and his wife’s room? You can hand them over directly.”
“This way.”
“““Okay!”””
Led by the Madam and Fina-san, we made our way toward the room of the Margrave’s son and his wife.
Knock, knock.
“Onisama, Sister-in-law, Sue-oneesama has come to visit.”
“They brought some gifts for you.”
“Oh, I see. Please, come in.”
From inside the room, a woman’s voice granted us permission to enter, so we stepped inside.
There, seated on the sofa, was a man and a woman. The woman’s belly is very large. When they saw Sue’s face, both of them smiled warmly.
“Sue, it’s been a while. You look well.”
“Thank you. It’s been a while since your wedding.”
“Yes, that’s right—it has been since our wedding. And welcome to the frontier domain, Shun.”
Sue smiled back as she chatted with them. She had come to the frontier once before to attend their wedding, so that’s why she is already familiar with the gate guards and others.
We all took seats on the sofa together with Sue.
“Wow, your belly is so big!”
“That’s amazing!”
“I’m shocked!”
“That’s because the baby will be born very soon.”
“I’m in my final month, so really, it could happen at any time.”
“““Oh~, I see!”””
Naturally, the conversation turned to the baby, who was due to be born any day now.
Her belly really was quite large.
“We’ve brought an early baby gift on behalf of the Viscount. And though it may be presumptuous, we’ve also prepared one of our own.”
“Thank you for going to the trouble. Could you place them on that desk over there?”
“Yes, of course.”
“I brought a present too!”
Shiro announced excitedly.
“Me as well.”
“Me too.”
Fran and Horn did not forget to add.
Together, we all placed our gifts on the desk as directed. Sue and I had chosen baby clothes and a set of diapers, while Shiro and the others offered handkerchief towels decorated with adorable embroidery. Their sense of taste was surprisingly good, which honestly left me a bit impressed.
“I’m afraid ours are rather practical things.”
“Not at all. In fact, those are the most welcome. When our son and daughter were born, some nobles sent gifts that were completely useless.”
“Yes, I remember when Fina was born—one noble even presented us with a painting he’d made himself. I suppose he wanted to show off that he is connected to us through it, but I do wish he’d chosen something more sensible.”
Uh-….Why on earth would a noble think it’s okay to gift a painting he’d made himself?
Honestly, the whole business of noble gift-giving seemed like nothing but a hassle.
“We also brought a present for you, Fina. I’ll give it to you later.”
“I bought one too!”
“Me too!”
“Me too!”
Shiro and the others excitedly said that they got presents prepared as well.
“Really? Hehe, I’m so happy!”
When Sue mentioned that she had a gift for Fina as well, Fina threw her arms around her in delight.
There really is something heartwarming about seeing someone so happy to receive a present.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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