The noblewoman complained incessantly, and Earl Austin remained silent. His achievements today were mostly thanks to the support of his wife's family, and he dared not retort even when scolded.
Thud thud!
As she was scolding, the butler suddenly entered the living room, bowed, and said, "Madam, my lord, the Great Prince and Prime Minister have arrived."
"...Understood, Austin, go and receive them."
"Mm."
As Earl Austin followed the butler to greet the Great Prince and Prime Minister Winston, the lady playing with the Golden Ring on her ring finger whispered, "Seebey, come here."
"Yes, Mother..."
Seebey approached the noblewoman, trembling. She stretched out her hand to pull out his collar ribbon and snapped off a few buttons. "If you make a mistake, you should be punished, but I don't want to punish you, knowing it was unintentional. Mother loves you, but for the family... you must show that you understand, do you?"
Seebey clenched his teeth and said, "I understand, Mother!"