He's under the skirt, isn't he?
Rightt?? Causes the dress seems more fluffier than ever (the cliffhanger ARGHHH)
I am glad they gave us insight into Miesa's perspective, I knew this loving marriage was just a calm before the storm. She was content just with being in a peaceful domestic life until she realized she might be a burden to Eric, who clearly doesn't mind nor thinks that of her but this brings no solace to Miesa nevertheless. She realized Eric was much more valued and resourceful than she expected and now faced with a sudden inferiority complex and abandonment issues, she cannot allow herself to feel attachment towards her husband. Stuck between the need to survive and the need to not be a burden for being "mentally ill", Miesa's circumstances gained a new light of realization.
Kudos to Eric to straightaway notice the drastic change in Miesa's temperament. I can count on him to bring Miesa back to her feet.
Thanks for explaining it in more detail I was having a bit of trouble understanding why she was panicking so much, but an inferiority complex would explain it. She could never accomplish anything because she was too busy acting to stay alive; personally I think that is a great accomplishment considering her environment.
If you were the one who narrated YT shorts and/or reels, the world would be a better place.
Honestly I like that even the Cladnier family's head maid, despite being a strong ally of theirs, is apprehensive of Miesa. Don't get me wrong, but I think it's natural that not everyone would think favorably of a "mentally ill" princess who does not bring anything to the table (yet). Not many of us would be able to be that kind to Miesa as Eric is. The father's dislike of Miesa is one thing, but the head maid had valid reasons — she doesn't know Miesa can actually communicate, it's something only Eric is privy to. She's worried Eric would neglect his official duties over his duties as a husband to Miesa. She's also worried about the Madam bcuz she can see her getting attached to Miesa the same as how she was with her now-deceased daughter, she doesn't want the Madam to be swayed or get influenced into taking a wrong decision because of Miesa like she did in the past.
All in all, She's not being purely malicious and is being rational for the Cladnier family and wants them to act for the family's benefit cuz ofc they are living difficult times and the imperial family hardly rewarded the family for their achievements. As for the mistress part, I am quite sure she is also thinking on behalf of Miesa cuz ofc Miesa is still a "child" to everyone but Eric (who knows the truth). It would be uncomfortable if Miesa were to get pregnant while still enacting her "mad and childlike princess" role-playing. A mistress, while it is morally and legally wrong, might be the only way to preserve the Cladnier lineage. She must have felt anxious to suggest such a desperate measure, but ngl that upset me too for a bit.
I like that this story can provide a scenario where the entire family and their servants don't immediately swoon over Miesa just because she suffered from a traumatic past. Miesa deserves to be loved by the world ofc but not everyone should be obligated to shower her with affection, the Head maid may not be able to do so but she does treat Miesa with the necessary respect and I think that's fine for the time being. Unlike Miesa's assigned maids from the palace who aren't sincere with their duties, the Head Maid still tried to look out for her changes in mood and wants, that's a plus imo.
All her worries can be good until she steps out of her authority, clearly the maids he's trying to get rid of are spies and up to something, yet she thinks she has better judgement than Eric the master, is what makes me feel she's up to no good, the emperor is a crazy bastard with a knife around their necks and his chesspieces (maids) shouldn't stay at the castle.
Plus it's good to say whatever but she didn't relent when he admonished her gently and still thinks and will probably do something outside her authority to "save" the masters
Courtney's shitty family (minus her adorable nephew) will be the sole cause of my blood pressure if nothing else (╬￣皿￣)凸
I am sure Richard would love to write you a letter, Courtney... one that is very erotic in content ε=ε=(ノ≧∇≦)ノ
THIS SELFISH BI— Helios wasn't enough and now you expect Kael to still be head over heels for you despite the traumatic heartbreak of the century you gave him??? He was talking about his past choice of killing the duke, not about liking you, ughhh so entitled (╬￣皿￣)凸
"Celphi, I am dating your (foster) father," says the wife of that foster father lmfaooo
I love an FL like Sioanna who can initiate making advances on her ML ε=ε=(ノ≧∇≦)ノ
Just so you guys know, Miesa unwittingly consented to Eric eating her out. (The novel chapter for this scene is soooo detailed and steamy, Eric is a foreplay pro)
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https://eternalune.com/novel/beneath-the-surviving-princesss-joyful-facade/chapter-33/