Miss Magdalene, on the other hand, raised her brows in interest. She had been looking at Anastasia when Elisabeth was talking. She noticed her frown briefly when Elisabeth made a few mistakes.
So, it was easy for her to realize that Anastasia was forging her incompetence.
If Anastasia did not understand the poem, then she would not have noticed Elisabeth's mistakes. Moreover, she had made a total of fifteen mistakes, which was more than double the mistakes Elisabeth made, but they were not the same as Elisabeth's mistakes.
Miss Magdalene felt it was interesting for Anastasia to know how to hide. After all, she was the daughter of a mistress, if she shone brighter than Elisabeth, then she would only be inviting trouble for herself.
Although, according to the custom of Nexit, Anastasia should have the same rights as Elisabeth, she knew this was not the case since the moment she met the two ladies.
It was apparent from Anastasia's dress and the fact that she had no personal maid to accompany her that she was mistreated. Miss Magdalene found Anastasia pleasant to the eyes the more she looked at her.
Miss Magdalene did not make any comments throughout the class. She felt Miss Brice had poor teaching ethics because she was teaching two students yet concerned herself with one. She felt Anastasia must be a talent if she could learn in such an environment.
After Miss Brice's class, the next class was Miss Ellen's class. She was not different from Miss Brice, she praised Elisabeth over the slightest thing and scolded Anastasia over little things.
Miss Magdalene could tell that these two teachers were trying to ensure she had a good impression of Elisabeth. So she felt that the empress was wise to have sent her into the duke's residence. This way, she would be able to gather information firsthand.
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After class, Anastasia returned to her courtyard with Miss Magdalene. She(Anastasia ) did not say anything to get more familiar with her. Along the way, they passed a few servants who treated Anastasia like air.
It was clear that no one recognized Anastasia as the daughter of the duke. Some cast curious gazes at them and walked away, while others ignored her like she did not exist.
When they arrived at the courtyard, Rosa was waiting for her outside. "My lady, I think the duchess wants to send you out of this courtyard. Do you think she might make you stay in the servant quarter? " Rosa said. She was worried that her lady's already tricky life would worsen.
Anastasia was surprised by this. Well, the duchess might want to change her courtyard, but since she always likes to hide her vicious heart, it would be strange to make such a move at the moment. "Did the duchess say that? " Anastasia asked, thinking that Leah might have come to pass the message to Rosa that they would be moving courtyards, but since Rosa did not know that she was currently engaged to the crown prince, then her behavior was expected.
"No, but Leah brought many maids, and they have been arranging the entire courtyard. I suspect that the Duchess must be expecting a guest, " Rosa said.
Anastasia Smiled, her courtyard was one of the best in the residence, as it was previously her mother's. Although, since her mother's death and the continued robbery by Leah, it had become a shadow of itself. It was logical, with the way the duchess thought, to want to return some things because of the presence of a lady from the empress's court.
Rosa had been by her side for many years and had witnessed many times the duchess tried to send her mother out of the courtyard but failed. So, it was not unreasonable for Rosa to come to such a conclusion.
"Don't worry, I am sure the duchess just wants me to be more comfortable, " Anastasia tapped on Rosa's shoulder to assure her.
Rosa was unconvinced and wanted to say something else; only then did she notice Miss Magdalene. She felt a bit embarrassed, she did not notice the presence of Miss Magdalene because her lady was always alone.
"good day, miss, " Rosa smiled shyly. She was not sure of who Miss Magdalene was. After all, she had few opportunities to leave the Duke's residence.
"good day, " Miss Magdalene smiled.
"Miss Magdalene, this is my handmaid, Rosa, she had a lot to learn. I apologize on her behalf, " Anastasia said. She knew it was wrong for Rosa to have ignored Miss Magdalen for so long.
"it is fine, " Miss Magdalene replied. She felt it was refreshing to see a maid who was genuinely worried for her mistress. To Miss Magdalene, this was proof of Anastasia's virtuous character.
Moreover, Anastasia did not deliberately say anything bad about the duchess in her presence; this was also a good quality.
The mother and daughter have been trying to step over Anastasia, forgetting that a family should be united. Miss Magdalene found their behavior disgraceful. It seemed that all their learning had gone to waste.
No matter how talented a woman is, if she lacks the fundamental virtue, she is not fit to be a wife. It was only a few hours that Magdalene had spent with Anastasia, but she already felt that the emperor might have made a wise decision.
Although the crown prince was a refined man, he needed a wife who had true virtue. This way, the palace would enjoy peace and prosperity in the future.
"Thank Miss Magdalene for her understanding, " Anastasia said meekly. "Rosa, this is Miss Magdalene; she is a lady-in-waiting to the empress, " Anastasia said.
Rosa's jaw dropped open, but she immediately slapped it close. She felt that she should not continue to embarrass her lady. As the handmade of Anastasia, she should have some air around her.
A servant was the reflection of her master. She could not act shallow.
"Miss Magdalene will be living with us from now on, treat her as half a master, " Anastasia instructed.
When Rosa heard this, she frowned. It was unexpected for a lady-in-waiting to live with them.
'could there be a kind of contest among all the young ladies in the capital? ' Rose wondered.
Anastasia saw the question in her gaze, but she decided not to say more. The three walked into the courtyard, and Anastasia was amazed by the transformation. She felt the duchess was Smart, covering up all her dark spots in the house.
"Rosa, did anyone send a bag to the courtyard earlier? " Anastasia asked. Since Miss Magdalene would stay in the duke's estate for some time, it was only logical that she arrived with her things.
"yes, a few maids came to drop some things. I placed them in the small hall, " Rosa answered.
"Help Miss Magdalene settle in the free room on the west side, " Anastasia instructed. The free room at the west side of her courtyard was specious and should suit Miss Magdalene.
"My lady, the kitchen women sent lunch, " Rosa informed her.
"Oh, " Anastasia felt that times were changing too fast. She did not eat lunch often, so it was still strange that the women in the kitchen suddenly started treating her well.
"Miss Magdalene, shall we go eat lunch?" Anastasia asked.
"yes, " Miss Magdalene agreed. She could tell from Rosa's tone that lunch was not often sent to the courtyard, so she wanted to go and see what was going on.