Margaret must have been preoccupied with something recently, preventing her from visiting.
Seated on an iron chair, Howard rested his chin on his hand, gazing into the distance.
Nora, standing by his side, saw through Howard's thoughts and advised, "Once Bosiden brings good news, he'll return. As for Margaret not visiting, it's because you never asked her to come frequently. You can't blame others for not adhering to an unspoken rule."
Howard stubbornly retorted, "I do look forward to Bosiden's return, but what does Margaret's absence have to do with me? I am the lord, and she is my vassal. If she doesn't come, should I beg her to? It's her choice."
Nora chose not to respond further, preferring not to engage in meaningless conversations.
Ten days later, Bosiden still hadn't brought any news of victory and returned dejectedly.
Old Mibo, who started his career as the chief of spies under Earl Layton Gade, was a master in the art of espionage.
