The Villainess Hides Her Wealth - Chapter 17
Translator: Miki
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Chapter 17
Yuria sighed as she showed her bruised wrist. Just in time, she wanted to tell someone what happened with Sir Vieira.
“It looks bad, but I didn’t get seriously hurt.”
“But how could he give you such a bruise?”
Princess Vivian gripped the skirt of her dress with both hands and raised her voice.
“I mean, Sir Vieira really is trash, isn’t he? Why did you get engaged to such a man?”
It was a pity that Sir Vieira did not hear that. He had become certified as trash by the princess.
Yuria nodded obediently.
“You’re right. He’s trash.”
“Ahem, I said something harsh… How should I put it? I’m not saying that the Lady is stupid or something for getting engaged to him.”
“It’s true that he’s a man who makes harsh words come out. And at that time, I also lacked the discernment to judge people.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Yuria and Princess Vivian smiled at the same time.
It is said that cursing someone together would shorten the distance between each other. They could feel the air between them becoming lighter.
Yuria, who looked more comfortable shrugging her shoulders than before, began talking about making the princess’ cosmetics in earnest.
“As you may have heard from His Highness, I couldn’t give you the same cosmetics as my mother. Everyone’s skin is different.”
Yuria hesitated for a moment, examining the princess’ concealed expression, then opened her mouth again.
“That’s why I said I should see it in person. If you don’t mind… May I check Your Highness’ skin?”
“…”
Princess Vivian didn’t answer immediately.
She didn’t have to tell Yuria for her to know that she really didn’t want to show her skin, seeing that she was wearing a hat with a veil like that and grew out her hair to cover her face.
Still, she had to properly check her skin. There was no helping it.
“It won’t take too long. I’ll be done in a moment.”
Yuria thought that she knew how Princess Vivian felt.
‘Even though she’s acting indifferent towards me… There’s no way she doesn’t have any expectations.’
Although Princess Vivian was uncooperative… If she really hated it, she wouldn’t have even met Yuria.
Even if her brother arranged it for her, it wasn’t something she couldn’t refuse.
Nevertheless, the fact that she came here… meant that it was still hard to give up hope.
She must have come here because she was desperate.
‘After people started calling me a villainess and spreading all kinds of rumors… I also acted sharper because I didn’t want to get hurt.’
Which was why it was not difficult to understand Princess Vivian’s feelings.
“Well, can you fix it if I show you my face? You’re not even a saintess or a doctor.”
“Yes, in fact, there is a possibility that I can’t fix it.”
“…!”
Princess Vivian looked up in amazement at Yuria’s words. Even if she couldn’t see her face, she could see how taken aback she was by Yuria’s words.
“It is correct that I made cosmetics for my mother to improve her skin. But not everyone’s skin is the same. So, I can’t guarantee that it will actually get better.”
Princess Vivian’s shoulders trembled at Yuria’s calm words.
If Yuria guessed correctly, there was no chance of failure. Even so, she didn’t want to give her hope just to make her lose it all, as the others Princess Vivian had met did.
“But I came here for Your Highness. If it works out, it may be better than receiving the power of a priest for a short time. Basically, Your Highness’s skin itself can improve. Like my mother’s.”
“Then…”
“Of course, my mother could have been lucky. Although I will do everything I can to help Your Highness, it may not work out. But I will do my best for you.”
“… It’s ridiculous. How you were able to come here without any guarantee that it will get better and without saying you’ll fix it.”
Princess Vivian didn’t say anything for a moment. However, what she said at the end of her silence was unexpected.
“But I must be out of my mind, since I prefer when people are honest with me.”
With that said, Princess Vivian began to take off the veil covering her face.
Unlike her calm tone, pretending that it was nothing, her hands trembled sharply. Even if it was covered with a veil, the layers of her hair were arranged in such a way that her face could not be seen at all…
“I-I already made up my mind, so look as much as you need to.”
Princess Vivian’s ears were red. Instead of denying the girl’s bluff, Yuria spoke calmly.
“It won’t take long. It’ll be over soon.”
Yuria began to examine the princess’ face.
It was definitely different from the dry skin she and her mother had.
‘Her Highness’ skin… is oily. If I had used the same cosmetics my mother used for her dry skin, it would have had an adverse effect.’
And her condition was also worse. It was clear that a moisturizing cream would not be the solution for Princess Vivian.
“It’s not like… I don’t wash my face.”
“Yes, I know it’s not because Your Highness doesn’t do it. But from now on, it will be better if you don’t wash your face too much to get rid of the oiliness.”
Princess Vivian’s eyes widened at Yuria’s words.
“Washing my face is counterproductive?”
“Rather, it can have a stimulating effect.”
“Come to think of it, washing my face often didn’t make it better…”
It was different from what she thought, so she was understandably confused. This world wasn’t even a place where common sense about skin was well known.
“Of course, you might find it hard to believe…”
But the princess’ reply was surprising.
“Well, if I’ve believed in you until now, I should do so until the end.”
Yuria, who had been diligently examining her skin, was dumbfounded for a moment and then faced the eyes in front of her. It didn’t look like Princess Vivian was lying. The trust that the girl in front of her showed Yuria was real.
“What do you believe in me for? In fact, my mother and Your Highness have different skin…”
“Ahem. Wh-what? You don’t like it? Then shall I say I don’t trust you?”
A high-pitched voice. However, she was not at all scary, like a small cat with its fur erect.
“No, thank you for trusting me.”
… With all this being said, she had to work hard.
Yuria gently patted Princess Vivian’s hand as she was moving her hair out of the way.
“It’s over now, Your Highness. You did well.”
Thanks to Princess Vivian’s courage, a vague outline was clearly grasped. She could make the right cosmetics.
“… You can’t praise me for something like this. It must have been harder for you to see my face…”
“Sorry? I’m sorry, but I couldn’t hear you…”
“I don’t know. What was I saying?”
She was definitely muttering something, but Princess Vivian turned her head away again.
‘She avoided my gaze like that, and now I can’t even see her face because she’s lowered her veil anyway…’
Princess Vivian turned her gaze away and continued speaking.
“Well, I have no shame. When I said I had severe acne, my father summoned a priest from the temple, but it only got better for a while… the acne came back.”
Although she had been speaking calmly, as she heard those words, Yuria felt how desperate Princess Vivian must have been.
How happy she must have been when her acne disappeared. And how big was the drop when it got bad enough to avoid people again…
It would have been better not to have met with the priest.
‘She must have been a lot younger than she is now.’
Even though she was a princess, she kept her face covered… A half-hearted attitude that made her belittle herself for having no shame.
“I wasted the priest’s power that he could have used to help someone who was really sick just because I had bad acne. But I didn’t get better. So, my brother must have asked you, a lady with whom he has no relationship, since the Duchess’ skin improving was the talk of the town.”
With that, Princess Vivian’s small shoulders shrunk. However, her voice was clear and definite from the strength she had tried to gather.
“So I don’t expect much from Lady Primrose. You don’t have to try too hard.”
Yuria hesitated at those words, unable to say anything for a moment.
She was the emperor’s only daughter, and her brother would also become emperor. Wasn’t she so good-hearted to be so considerate of her in case she felt burdened?
Is she telling me not to burden myself or that she won’t be disappointed if I can’t fix her skin?’
At first, she came to the princess’ palace because she wanted to pay back her debt to Crown Prince Enoch. It was uncomfortable to owe someone.
But now, even if it wasn’t for the crown prince’s request, she wanted to help the girl in front of her.
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