The chaotic events of that day weren’t a dream. Delrina had indeed used her abilities on herself to heal Ashud’s wounds. Now, Delrina could use her keyword abilities on not just others but herself as well.
“But the cost in stamina for being Ability Girl is too high…”
Having slept for two whole days just for using her ability once. She might have been weaker in stamina compared to other kids, but the side effects of her abilities were now something she resented.
‘I did hear it was the first stage, didn’t I?’
The pop-up window had clearly stated that it was a reward for averting the villains’ first crisis. The term ‘first’ implied that there would certainly be a second, and possibly even a third. The thought drained Delrina’s energy.
‘Just thinking about a stage two and beyond is exhausting.’
As Delrina sighed deeply, the door opened, and Bellion appeared.
“Jester.”
“Your Highness!”
Delrina exclaimed joyfully, and Bellion sat down beside her bed.
“How are you feeling?”
“I’m fine, except I’m hungry.”
As if to demonstrate, Delrina moved around to show her body was fine. Watching this, the corners of Bellion’s mouth lifted.
“Then you’re not really fine yet.”
“That’s true. I’ll be completely fine after eating.”
‘He smiled.’
It wasn’t her imagination. Bellion seemed to express more than when they first met, and Delrina looked at him curiously. Whether he noticed or not, Bellion stroked Delrina’s hair. Her hair seemed to flutter in response to his touch.
“By the way, you’re alright, aren’t you, Your Highness?”
If one had to compare, Ashud was in a more critical condition. Delrina, who recalled this, asked Bellion with her hair all fluffed up.
“For the time being.”
“For the time being?”
“If the princess says so, the Emperor can’t say anything either.”
“What did Princess Grace say?”
Surprised by the unexpected information, Delrina’s eyes widened. Then, Bellion took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to her. Upon receiving it, Delrina started to read it quickly.
‘It’s from Princess Grace.’
The letter from Grace described what had happened after Ashud returned to the palace. Among those, one particular line caught Delrina’s attention.
Father began to worry immensely that he couldn’t assassinate Ashud and you found out about it.
He started to regret the impulsive act he had done.
If this matter were to be leaked, it would create all sorts of confusion. I’ve firmly warned him.
If something happens to Ashud again, and if Ashud were to die, I’d follow him in death.
Contrary to Grace’s neat handwriting, the news conveyed was not so reassuring.
So for now, I think it will be okay. Of course, we’ll have to keep an eye out. But I’ll do my best to prevent such terrible things from happening again.
After that, the letter continued with expressions of thanks and soon ended. After reading the whole letter, Delrina opened her mouth.
“The Crown Prince has chosen to stay in the palace.”
“The Emperor may not care much for his grandson, but he does care for his daughter. They won’t dare to mess with her now.”
“That’s a relief.”
The outcome wasn’t entirely positive, but at least a sigh of relief could be breathed. As Delrina leaned against the pillow, Vellion continued to speak.
“And there’s a place we’ll be going together in a few days.”
“Where?”
“The court.”
‘The court?’
Surprised, Delrina blinked.
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
