Chapter 111 Sending a Husband to Prudence

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Because Geoffrey did not attend the morning court session, he returned to the office later than usual.

As he sat sipping his coffee, he heard the loud sounds of drums and gongs outside. Someone mentioned. that Doug had arrived, and Geoffrey was puzzled. Why the noise and celebration? What was Doug up to this

time?

“Go see what’s happening,” Geoffrey instructed Harlan. Ever since their last encounter, when Doug had insulted him, Geoffrey had kept a wary distance from him. He had no desire to see Doug unless it was for something important.

Harlan went outside and quickly returned with an update. Doug had arrived with a large entourage, making a grand spectacle with gongs, drums, and firecrackers. The townspeople were following the procession, eager to witness the spectacle.

Doug, riding his majestic horse, led a bridal sedan while scattering candy along the road, prompting the crowd to chase after him in excitement.

“Open the gate and let the sedan pass,” Doug bellowed with joy, his face beaming.

People from nearby houses gathered to watch. Matilda, Michelle, Priscilla, and three of her children emerged, and even Isolde appeared, frozen in place at the sight of such a display. She rushed forward and asked, “Doug, what is this all about?”

Looking down from his high perch, Doug raised an eyebrow and replied, “Naturally, I’m here to send a gift to your family’s Prudence.”

Priscilla, her face flushed with anger, stepped forward and said, “What kind of gift involves a bridal sedan?”

Doug explained, “I heard that Prudence has a fondness for companions. As I have taken her granddaughter as a disciple, we’re now family. If she has such a liking. I must fulfill it. So, I have brought a retired eunuch from the palace, as a companion for Prudence to keep her company, fulfilling her wishes.”

As he spoke, a man in a red wedding robe, his hair entirely white, stepped out from the sedan, beaming with a cheery smile.

This absurd act sent the onlookers into fits of laughter.

Priscilla, red–faced with rage, shouted, “How dare you insult my mother like this?”

Michelle quickly moved to pull Matilda aside, trying to avoid being seen by the crowd.

and coldly glanced at Priscilla. “Insult? I came with good intentions, but if you can’t appreciate it, don’t speak ill of Duke’s estate. Are you implying we are

with anger, glaring at the eunuch. “Get out

you.” He handed her a

bracelet, Priscilla’s lips twisted with disgust. ‘Someone, please call Geoffrey.”

public spectacle; if Geoffrey

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dismissively. “Forget Geoffrey. It’s Prudence I came to

almost collapsed

distance, felt a mix of frustration and amusement. She had thought Doug had forgotten about this incident, but it seemed he had planned this extravagant display all along. This was clearly designed to

Doug shouted, “Isolde, come here

She wanted nothing to do

already reached

the news, Prudence was almost beside herself

audacity! How

watching the spectacle. How do you plan

Is he dead?” Prudence shouted

replied, “Harlan said Geoffrey has gone to the

rest when Geoffrey returns. This matter must be settled properly,” Prudence said. She couldn’t face this

rushed off to find

the commotion. He was no match for Doug, and this farce was something he couldn’t afford to get involved in. If he didn’t hide

Blesertin estate. Geoffrey had heard about it, but Harlan advised him

of all this?” Geoffrey

“No matter his reason, he’s not here for you.”

Geoffrey

an insult to Duke’s

stay, it’s just Doug’s revenge on Prudence–personal matters you

on Prudence? Why?”

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