"Change it after you answer my question."
Rhodes stretched out his wrinkled fingers and placed them on Mrs. Temane's lips.
Mrs. Temani took a look, and unspeakable shame flashed in her eyes, but under Rhodes's gaze, she slowly opened her mouth.
He gently clenched his fingers.
The salty taste was a bit uncomfortable at first, but I got used to it slowly.
Rhodes looked at the well-behaved Mrs. Temani with satisfaction.
"I want to know about Cinderella."
Cinderella?
As soon as the name came out, Rhodes felt that Mrs. Temani was trembling slightly.
The fear that comes from the heart is simply difficult to conceal.
"You promised me that you would make my daughter the queen."
Madam Temani suppressed her fear and spoke slowly.
Why did she let this guy play with her like this and not resist?
Part of it was because of her subconscious needs, but part of it was because of her two daughters.
She wanted her daughter to become a noble and get rid of her lowly status completely.
"Do you have a chance to bargain with me?"
Rhode crossed his legs slightly and reached out to pinch Mrs. Temani's cheek.
Looking at those annoyed eyes, he spoke casually, with a playful smile on his face.
Whether Cinderella, or Cinderella, can become the queen depends on her mood.
If he was in a good mood, it would not be impossible for Lady Temane's daughter to become a princess.
But, the prerequisite is that he is willing.
All the control lies in his hands.
This depends on whether this lady understands the situation.
"Don't worry, as long as you satisfy me, your daughter can at least marry a marquis. As for whether she can become the queen, that depends on your sincerity."
Rhodes let go of Mrs. Temani's cheek and said lightly.
He didn't want to lose such an interesting toy, so of course he wouldn't regret it.
People with weaknesses are easy to manipulate, and for a woman like Mrs. Temani who is proud at heart, her only weakness is her two daughters.
She may not be a qualified stepmother, but she has definitely devoted all her efforts and love to her two daughters.
So, how could he not make good use of it.
Madam Temani, who was kneeling on the ground, was not very satisfied with Rhodes' answer, but she knew that this was the best result.
After all, given the identities and personalities of her two daughters, it would be lucky for them to marry a knight in this life.
Which knight would want to marry a woman who looked like a country peasant with no grace, manners or manners?
Unless you're crazy.
"So, can you tell me now?"
"What is going on with Cinderella and why are you so harsh on her, just because she's not your biological daughter?"
Rhodes looked at Mrs. Temani in confusion, regardless of the conversation just now or the in-depth exchanges before that.
Mrs. Temani gave him the impression of being an arrogant and cold woman.
She has the cold and arrogant temperament of a noble lady, and also has all the postures and etiquette that a noble lady should have.
The elegance engraved in her bones makes her like a thorny rose that is self-pitying and self-loving.
Perhaps not so passionate, without the almost fiery openness of those aristocratic ladies.
Except for his own daughter, he seems so indifferent to everything around him.
However, after a brief and in-depth communication, he felt that this kind-hearted woman did not give him the impression of being an unforgivable vicious stepmother.
With the generous inheritance left by Sir Felix, even a little bit of it would be enough for this Cinderella to live a rich life.
Why did she choose to sleep in the stable, wear the dirtiest clothes, and do the most tiring work?
Even worse than the treatment of servants.
Given Mrs. Temani's character, how could she prefer to be branded as a vicious stepmother and abuse her stepdaughter like this?
If this reputation gets out, not only her but also her two daughters will be looked down upon by others.
In this era where reputation matters a lot.
Once this reputation got out, her plan to marry her two daughters to nobles would basically be ruined.
Therefore, there is no way she would do such a stupid thing.
But she did just that.
It's like losing one's mind.
Moreover, he had noticed one thing before, that is, the servants in the manor would stay away from the stables when they were working.
They all looked very frightened.
It is even more impossible to take the initiative to bully this Cinderella.
"Cinderella…"
Mrs. Temani was silent for a moment, with a complicated look in her eyes, and was about to recount a tragic past.
Rhodes directly interrupted Madam Temani's memory casting.
"I'm eating while talking. I wasn't full just now."
Mrs. Temani's face froze, and she couldn't help but glance at Rhodes.
That complicated look seemed a little confused as to why there would be such a shameless guy.
He gently lifted his hair and touched his tongue.
"Well, Cinderella's story, well, it all started three years ago…"
"Ahem!"
Rhodes looked up at the attic upstairs and saw two pairs of curious eyes in the corner.
Rhodes lifted up the dining table and let Mrs. Temani squat inside.
Pick up the knife and fork and start cutting the steak in front of you.
Enjoying a double meal.
In my ears, I could hear the sad and palpitating voice of Mrs. Temani.
It seems that he is unwilling to mention the unbearable past.
As Mrs. Temani spoke, Rhodes roughly understood why this Cinderella was treated so badly.
It all started three years ago.
Three years ago, she was noticed by Sir Felix because of her beautiful appearance.
Lady Temaine married Sir Felix with her two daughters and became his second wife.
Originally, everything was beautiful.
A capable and powerful husband, and a gentle and well-behaved stepdaughter.
They don't have to worry about money, and both daughters can get the best treatment and have the hope of marrying nobles of good status.
Mrs. Temani felt that this was the perfect life.
When getting along with her stepdaughter, there was no intrigue as she had imagined, and gradually she began to treat Cinderella as her own daughter.
It was not until the second month after marriage that things suddenly changed.
Her husband suddenly became erratic and would always secretly create some alone time with his stepdaughter.
And the look in his eyes when he looked at his stepdaughter also changed.
From the initial pampering and doting, it gradually turned into the kind of lust between men and women.
At first, she didn't take it seriously until one night when she saw her absent-minded husband sneaking into her stepdaughter's room, wanting to extend his evil hands.
Fortunately, she showed up in time and interrupted the scandal before it could even begin.
"My voice stopped Felix from doing his bestiality. Felix suddenly woke up and seemed to have seen something horrible. He screamed "devil" and ran away in a hurry."
"Then, the next morning, he hanged himself in the stable."
There was sadness in Mrs. Temane's eyes and she was trembling slightly.
But he did not stop what he was doing.
In this strange atmosphere, recalling her late husband, she felt a strong sense of betrayal in her heart.
It seemed as if her husband was still alive.
The strange feeling of being stared at made her tremble with nervousness.
In addition to shame, there is more of a stimulation that comes from the heart.
She considers herself a strict and old-fashioned woman. Due to family problems, she received a relatively conservative education and life since childhood.
So she was not as promiscuous as other noble ladies.
This could be said to be the most daring thing she had ever done in her life.
The long-standing reserve and conservatism have changed, and repressed instincts have been released.
Without the heavy pressure and constraints, she felt indescribably relieved.
The greater the pressure, the greater the backlash.
However, her sadness was not fake.
She originally had a happy life and dreamed of living a happy life.
But because of that sudden bad news, all her happiness turned into nothing.
Her husband died, and this huge fortune was always coveted by others.
Therefore, she wanted her daughter to become a queen and a noble lady. Only in this way could she stop living in fear.
She wanted to keep it all going, but the pressure was everywhere.
And all this pressure comes from her stepdaughter, Cinderella. (To read the exciting novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)
"Although my husband's death makes me sad, I know that Cinderella is not to blame. It is her father's fault."
"I thought so until… two servants quarreled over her and killed each other in the fight. Only then did I know what my husband meant by his words before he left."
"She is a cursed witch. No one can resist her charm. Anyone who gets along with her will fall in love with her uncontrollably and then suffer misfortune."
"For those who love her, the deeper they love her, the faster their misfortune will come. No one can resist her charm, no matter whether they are men or women."
Mrs. Temani licked the corner of her mouth and made a gulping sound in her throat.
He stood up slowly, placed his hands on Rhodes' chest, and warned him in the sternest tone.
"In one year, as many as 30 servants died in the manor. There was even a maid who had only delivered meals to her twice before her throat was slit with a pair of scissors by another jealous gardener."
"So, I threw her into the stable and made her do the dirtiest and most tiring work. I didn't allow anyone to touch her, and I didn't let her take a bath or change her clothes."
"Only in this way can she avoid hurting others."
Mrs. Temane closed her eyes and exhaled slowly.
"Even so, sometimes people still die in this manor because of her."
Very interesting.
Rhodes raised his eyebrows. This Cinderella story seemed a little different from what he had imagined.
However, after hearing this, he became even more curious about Cinderella.
What kind of woman could make a group of people kill each other and even commit suicide for her?
This sounds more like a curse than a charm.
In the fairy tale world, no matter how powerful the creature is, there is no need to be afraid, because there are always ways and weaknesses to fight against it.
But once it comes to things like curses and blessings, you have to be careful.
A curse that has already taken effect cannot be lifted, even if another magical creature such as an elf or goblin is willing to help you.
At best, it can only deflect the power of the curse and weaken its force.
If you are cursed by some vicious curse, it can basically be declared that there is no hope.
It is hard to say whether this special situation of Cinderella is a curse, but it certainly sounds complicated.
"However, one thing is strange. My two daughters and I don't seem to be affected by this."
As Mrs. Temani spoke, a strange look appeared on her face.
Everyone who got close to Cinderella had an accident and died for various reasons.
However, she and her two daughters were not affected.
Of course you won't be affected.
Rhodes' eyes flashed and he looked behind Mrs. Temani.
Only in his sight, there was a middle-aged man in a luxurious suit, standing behind Mrs. Temani, his skin looked illusory and there was a strong sense of unreality.
Sir Felix!
Rhodes recognized the man's identity at a glance. After all, this portrait was hanging in Madam Temani's room. When he was having an in-depth conversation with Madam Temani just now, Madam Temani wanted to cover the portrait.
But, he stopped it.
After all, this is also a special kind of fun, and the role is quite important.
Even if the person is dead, the value of the role-playing props still exists.
Evil spirit?
No, such a weak figure is at most just an obsession.
Although the man died, his obsession did not dissipate. Instead, he silently protected his wife and daughter in an alternative way.
Therefore, Mrs. Temanee and her two daughters were not influenced by Cinderella.
No, it cannot be said that all of them are affected.
Sir Felix's obsession was mainly placed on Lady Temanee's 670, so Lady Temanee was the least affected, but her two daughters were different.
Rhodes looked up and found that Antasia and Trisilia, who were hiding beside the stairs, were both covered in a dark mist.
The black mist, like a dark cloud, enveloped Antesia and Trisilia.
Countless hideous shadows emerged from the black fog, biting the bodies of the two sisters with ferocious looks on their faces.
Although these remnants that are not even evil spirits are weak, they still cause considerable impact due to the constant harm.
The most obvious change is that the two girls suffered considerable mental trauma.
For a normal human being, the spirit and body are an inseparable whole.
Therefore, when the spirit is traumatized, the body will inevitably be affected as well.
The most obvious manifestation is that the personality will change drastically, becoming extremely prone to anger and rage, and being unable to concentrate.
So, this is why these two sisters have such bad personalities.
"What were Anthesia and Trisilia's personalities like before?"
Mrs. Temani frowned. Although she was puzzled as to why Rhodes asked this, she thought about it and told the truth.
"They are gentle and kind, and have a good relationship with Cinderella, but I don't know when their personalities became very irritable and violent."
"Perhaps they inherited their father's bad character."
Mrs. Temanee shook her head. Her first husband was a bad-tempered man who loved drinking and would beat and scold her at any time.
Fortunately, this guy fell into the river and drowned due to an accident.
That's why she chose Felix when choosing her second husband.
It is estimated that the two children, Antesia and Trisilia, inherited the bad blood from their father, which is why they suddenly became like this.
Although she doesn't like it, she is her daughter after all.
Mrs. Temanee devoted all her energy and love to these two daughters.
Thinking of this, Rhodes suddenly became curious. He wondered what Cinderella's body would look like.
After all, he is the instigator of all this.
It is impossible that this Cinderella does not have any marks on her body.
Thinking of this, Rhodes stood up and walked towards the stable.
"you…"
Mrs. Temani frowned, not knowing what this guy was going to do.
Just as I was about to follow, I was suddenly pulled from behind.
"Mom, tell us quickly what it felt like just now!"
The two sisters, Antesia and Tricia, surrounded Mrs. Temani with excitement on their faces. They had seen with their own eyes what had just happened.
Unexpectedly, the first person to taste the taste of knight was their mother.
Looking at her two daughters with excited faces, Mrs. Temani could no longer keep calm.
I never expected that what happened just now was seen by my daughters.
For a moment I had no idea how to explain it.
After all, how could she describe such a thing seriously in front of her two daughters?
I can only deal with my two silly daughters vaguely.
This bastard knight has done so much harm to others!