I’m learning literature, the etiquette for a lady, musical instruments, and ballroom dance. Sometimes the Empress dowager and the Empress teach me directly when they have the time.
Isn’t it amazing?
However, I want to learn something I can use anywhere.
Then anyone who sees me will know I’m a lady who’s going to debut in the social world.
Honestly, no one will always be in a banquet hall for the rest of their life.
So, it’s all about learning as much as possible.
As the days get colder and colder, I keep thinking about you.
The north must be freezing compared to here, right?
No matter what happens, take care of your health first, okay?
Have a nice day.
With affection, from Charlize.
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Dear Charlize.
You’ve been studying hard lately?
That’s great.
By the way, with the time you spend studying, doesn’t any of it go to practicing handwriting?
Needing your letter to be decrypted like a ciphertext so that it’s readable is a bit too much of an ask, isn’t it?
Anyways, like you said it’s pretty cold here.
Still, everyone’s nice to me, so I don’t think there’s much you have to fret about.
Since coming down here, I can see how hard things have been so far in the North.
But Margrave Antes has done a great job of defending it.
Oh, I met a girl my age today.
Says her name is Sienna Antes, the only daughter of Margrave Antes.
I’m told she handles bows very well.
They say she’s already dealt with mountain animals several times.
Isn’t that great?
Just so you know, I’m heading to the Kier plains tomorrow for the first time.
I’m a little nervous but I’m confident I’ll do well.
Stay well until we meet again.
I’ll send another letter soon.
Damian.
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To the Crown Prince.
Oh my God, what happened on your expedition to the Kier plains?
You didn’t get injured, did you?
You are outstanding in martial arts so that gives me relief.
Still, be careful.
I’m sure you haven’t forgotten your promise to return unharmed.
And….I’m glad Lady Antes is with you there.
I heard that Lady Antes is a very beautiful and intelligent woman.
Since you two are about the same age, I think it’d be nice if you got along with her.
Do you think the two of you will ever get married?