Unspeakable bubbles

The man with the golden mask said calmly, "I just hate unfaithful women."

“Your Excellency, Mary cannot pretend she didn’t hear that.”

Mary's expression turned serious: "I know there are many bad rumors about me, but you are the royal guardian, how can you believe them so easily..."

"Haha, stop talking nonsense. Let me ask you a question—how did your first husband die!"

"Died of illness."

Mary could have used a more euphemistic way of saying it, but under the watchful eye of the golden-faced man, she involuntarily uttered the words "died of illness."

Before she could react, the man with the golden mask asked again, "None of your business?"

"Irrelevant!"

"Humph"

This answer was somewhat unexpected, but it doesn't matter. This woman will definitely not pass the next question.

The man with the golden mask sneered: "Mary, have you ever been unfaithful to your husband?"

"no"

"..."

"........."

"impossible!"

Golden Face couldn't help but cry out; she simply couldn't believe her ears.

"Your Excellency, although I am greedy for money and power, I am not a promiscuous woman."

“I have never been disloyal to my two allies, so please don’t look down on me.”

Mary's eyes reddened: "And I hope you can apologize to me."

"You did do something to me just now, didn't you?"

"Um, I'm sorry."

The golden-faced man's ears turned bright red: "I apologize, I'm really, really sorry!"

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"I didn't expect that gentleman to be such a sentimental person."

Mary couldn't help but laugh as she thought of the golden-faced man who absolutely refused to sit in the carriage.

“Strong people are usually quite direct, but I was really surprised that Miss Jin apologized so directly.”

Petty said admiringly, "That's a peerless expert, yet he managed to lower himself like that."

Mary froze, her face turning pale. "Miss Grant, you...you said that gentleman was a peerless expert?"

"Yes, Miss Jin herself said it; it seems she only broke through not long ago."

"..."

“Miss Grant, I have something I’d like to discuss with the Earl in private. Could you please…” Mary said apologetically.

"Oh, it's okay."

Patty had always felt that Mary's motives were not pure; whether she wanted to form an alliance or become a vassal, having more people around would be inconvenient.

She nodded: "I'll stay outside for a while, Annie, why don't you keep me company?"

"Master, I'll go out for a while."

When only the two of them remained in the carriage, Mary spoke up: "Your Excellency, Mary knows this is somewhat abrupt, but..."

“I don’t have much time left, Your Excellency. Would you be Mary’s ally?”

"ally?"

"Yes, ally."

Mary's expression was serious yet tinged with sadness: "If you agree, you will be my third ally."

Who are the first two?

"My two husbands."

The little girl was very surprised to hear this.

"If he's her husband, how come he's also an ally?"

"Allies better reflect our relationship than husbands."

Mary said quietly, "He provides money, and I do everything I can to build his network; he gives me status, and I repay him with all my wealth."

"We complement each other's shortcomings and move forward hand in hand."

"They were all good allies, but none of them could stay with me."

Mary rubbed her eyes: "I know it seems ridiculous that I'm seeking an alliance with you. After all, you're already the leader of the Southern Alliance, and it's obvious that I'm the one who's getting the better deal by allying with me."

“In fact, Mary is not even qualified to form an alliance with you now.”

"Can……"

"Mary risked everything for this one chance!"

As she spoke, Mary lowered her head deeply.

"Give me some time, and I will prove my worth."

“You don’t need to give me any help until Mary proves her worth.”

"Your Excellency..."

"Mary, aren't allies a kind of friend too?" the little girl suddenly asked.

"what?"

Mary thought for a moment and said, "I have had deep friendships with both of my husbands, so I think allies are certainly friends too."

"Mary, why do you want to make Bubble your ally?"

Mary had a dream

The countess's expression at this moment even had a sacred quality: "One day, I will become a great man, high above everyone else."

"It's corny, but that's Mary's only dream."

"The reason we came to you is because you can help Mary realize her dream."

"Your Excellency, could you give Mary a chance to prove herself?"

"..."

"Helping others achieve their dreams sounds good."

"Mary, you're not a bad person..."

"All right"

The little girl smiled and extended her hand: "From now on, we're friends."

Chapter 609, Section 610: Long Live Peace

"Your Excellency, this stop is fine."

In front of a sizable private mansion, Mary waved goodbye to Bubble and his group.

“Thank you for your generosity,” Mary said, her words carrying a double meaning.

"The more friends the better, Bubble has always loved making friends."

The little girl smiled and said, "Bubble is going to see the king, goodbye!"

"My lord, I will write to you. Let's keep in touch!"

"Oh!"

Mary watched the little girl's carriage for a long time until it completely disappeared from her sight before instructing the respectfully waiting maid, "You must personally deliver Master Cecil's invitation to him today!"

"Yes, ma'am."

"..."

"What's wrong? I've weathered so many crises before, I can do it this time too."

"Miss, are you really not going to ask the Earl for help?"

The elderly maid advised, "You've already risked your life to take sides; it's only right and proper that you..."

"No, that's far from enough."

Mary said calmly, "The gap between us is too great. My taking sides at all costs is just to make the Earl look better."

"An equal footing, or at least a relative equal footing, is what makes an ally."

"I must prove my worth; this time, I absolutely cannot rely on the Earl to fend off the royal family's wrath."

"Miss, this is too much of a sacrifice for you."

Seeing the maid's sad expression, Mary smiled gently: "I'm not some innocent young girl anymore, this kind of thing..."

"Miss!"

The maid angrily interrupted her: "Please don't say that!"

"..."

"Haha, it's not as bad as you think."

"Let me tell you a secret, I've been observing young master Cecil for a long time, and if possible, I hope he can become my fourth ally."

"Oh, Miss, didn't you just form an alliance with the Earl?"

"yes"

Mary winked at the maid: "But no one ever said that you can only have one ally."