Chapter 67: The Most Noble and Impoverished (3)
Since Aiselin had been a prominent figure in aristocratic circles, she had witnessed the rise and fall of many noble families.
Some had plotted rebellions, broken the unwritten rules among nobles, or exploited their servants beyond the limit, driving them to death… In such cases, they accumulated too many wrongdoings and ultimately faced justice.
Others simply failed to adapt to changing times or were cornered to extremes in managing their territories, which led to a natural decline.
As their fortunes crumbled, Aiselin had seen many fallen noblewomen end up in miserable circumstances. From her observations, those who managed to survive and retain some influence shared certain traits.
First, they were resolute. Second, they didn’t succumb easily to despair. Third, they had practical skills.
Aiselin already possessed some of these values and attitudes. What she lacked were practical skills—that is, the ability to manage day-to-day life.
The number of servants had drastically decreased, and there were barely any external personnel like squires or knights remaining, so she had to handle many tasks on her own.
Since the mansion was half-destroyed, most of the remaining workforce was focused on restoration work, meaning she often had to take care of personal hygiene and meals by herself.
In short, she had to cook, sew, clean the surroundings, and do the shopping on her own… she had to take charge of all the tasks needed to move forward.