“You’re right. But looking at the bigger picture, that’s life. Even now, we live by trampling on someone’s sacrifice. We just don’t see it.”
“……What’s the difference between that and throwing people into a pit and trampling on them to live?”
“You are correct in your words, Your Highness.”
Jaerim smiled and picked up the documents from the table.
“That’s why I told you, I think good and evil are but a hair’s breadth apart. I don’t think what I’m saying is right. I know it’s selfish greed and something that shouldn’t happen. It’s just my opinion.”
“Jaerim. Even if not now, you may greatly regret this later.”
What if Jaerim finds out about Levanfell’s secret, even later? What would he say?
Jaerim, who knew nothing, just smiled bitterly.
“Jaerim. Ha, so you recommended Duke Liranef to me?”
“Yes. Duke Liranef lacks consideration, constantly disregards others, has excessive vanity, and desires to rule from above. He’s like a specimen of evil.”
“…….”
“But his soldiers, power, money, and land. They will be a great help to this empire if the continental peace agreement breaks and war breaks out.”
It was true.
Right now, we are adhering to a ceasefire not to invade each other through the continental peace agreement, but how long will it last?
The moment one betrays, it will certainly collapse.
“So I recommended him to you, Your Highness. If Duke Liranef aligns with you, he can protect His Majesty, and this empire.”
“Jaerim. Jaerim…… You care a lot for His Majesty.”
“……Yes?”
At my question, Jaerim’s eyebrows creased subtly. He didn’t want to admit it, but he had no other answer.
“So, in the end, you recommended him to me for His Majesty’s safety?”
“…….”
“If something happens later, Duke Liranef will have the strength to protect His Majesty. Although his strength will surely be helpful, His Majesty dislikes him…… so you handed that task to me.”
“Your Highness.”
Jaerim’s eyes, full of wonder, acknowledged it without a shred of falsehood.
“I felt it last time, but Your Highness is too precious a talent to become the Empress. Are you interested in the position of assistant? These days, working alone, my eyes are too dry to……”
“Goodbye. The exit is that way.”
“You’re so cold.”
At my playful tone, Jaerim also made a cheeky remark and turned his body around, his shoulders drooping.
As he was about to leave the bedroom, he stopped and turned his upper body back.
“I’m sorry for trying to use you for His Majesty, Your Highness.”
재림은 순순히 인정했다. “리반펠을 위한 체스 말로 나를 사용했노라고.”
“괜찮아.”
나는 재림을 향해 어서 나가라며 손을 휘휘 저었다. 재림은 제 속내가 들켜 미안한지 죄책감 가득한 얼굴로 응접실을 나섰다.
하지만 미안할 필요는 없다.
왜냐면.
“난 폐하를 이용하니까.”
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[Star Icon][Star Icon][Star Icon]달빛도 잠이 든 어두운 밤이었다.
빛 하나 들어오지 않는 암흑 속의 침실.
햄스터 한 마리가 움직였다.
햄스터 하우스에서 능숙하게 빠져나온 ‘뮤’가 침대 옆 탁상에 올라서더니 잠이 든 테리엘라를 빤히 응시했다.
“제 길이 없는 불쌍한 아이야.”
작고 귀여운 햄스터의 입에서 성스러운 목소리가 흘렀다. 인간의 목소리라 부르기 어려울 정도로 아름다운 저음이었다.
“네게 여러 갈래를 주마. 난 그 누구의 편도 아니지만.”
햄스터의 작은 손이 새근새근 잠이 든 테리엘라의 볼을 찰싹 두드렸다.
“내 선택을 받지 않았으나 내 힘을 가진 널 편애하마.”
성스럽고 거룩한 밤이었다.
하지만 남이 보기엔 그냥 하우스에서 도망친 햄스터가 주인의 뺨을 찰싹찰싹 때리며 잠을 깨우는 하찮고 우스운 모습이었다.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
