The Marchioness is really wicked and not just that she wanted to remain the Mistress of the castle but because she was just a very difficult person. Now the Marquess has assured her that the wife he would marry would be a servant but yet she remains adamant. Now her grandchildren, twin daughters were born, her attitude still remains the same.
The Marquess is a weakling for him not to really see the true colour of his Mom and put her in check.
I'm so sorry for Belle Madeleine, for everything she's being subjected to.
So the birthday celebration continued the next day, I just love the family togetherness and love.