Niel and Charlotte were sentenced to ten years of hard labor in a mine on an island far removed from the Empire.
Though it was said to be ten years, enduring even a year in that dreadful place was considered quite an accomplishment. Therefore, Delina sensed that this would be the last time she would see the two.
“Thank you very much for helping us this way.”
After the trial ended, Delina bowed her head in gratitude to Edwin and Estel. At Delina’s gesture, Edwin shrugged his shoulders.
“Well, it’s the least we could do for a valued guest of our house. Besides, I owe you for Noah’s sake as well.”
Estel added to Edwin’s words.
“That’s right. I’m also grateful for the Vance issue, and as I told you before, if you’re a friend of Vance, you’re like a younger sister to me, Lady Delina.”
Delina was deeply thankful for their sentiments. Just then, Edwin, who had been momentarily watching Gideon, signaled with his eyes.
“You should go see your brother. He seems even more surprised than the young heir.”
“Ah, yes.”
Delina replied and headed straight toward Gideon. His expression, as he seemed to emerge from the crowd after receiving the court’s decision, was not very good.
“Brother! Are you okay?”
“……. ”
“How’s grandfather? Is he all right?”
Being in no condition to move, the grandfather couldn’t attend the trial, but he too must have been severely shocked. Gideon slowly opened his mouth.
“…Grandfather still doesn’t know.”
“What?”
“The moment the assassin entered the room, Duke Bellion’s shadow stopped him. At that time, Grandfather was asleep in his bed. I wouldn’t have known if it hadn’t been for the trial.”
“I see… Considering Grandfather’s health, perhaps it’s better he doesn’t know.”
If he found out that his own son tried to assassinate him, he would surely be greatly shocked. Especially being a person already in fragile health, knowing might worsen his condition.
“You knew, didn’t you?”
“Huh?”
“You knew about the small father… you knew about those people. That’s why you warned me.”
At this, Delina remained silent.
“So, you were seeking patronage from the Duke’s house for this reason as well? To stop those people?”
Delina shook her head at Gideon’s subsequent words.
“No, Brother. While it’s true I knew what kind of people they are, that wasn’t the only reason.”
“Then?”
“To save this Empire.”
“…….”
“……I’m joking.”
Although that reason was significant, seeing Gideon’s sour expression made Delina quickly change her words.
“In any case, I started seeking patronage because I wanted to. I’m not in the Duke’s house against my will.”
“…….”
“You can always come to the Earl’s house, so don’t worry too much.”
At Delina’s words, Gideon vigorously shook his head.
“Fine. How could I ever stop you?”
“Right. And you don’t have to worry about the Duke either. He does like money, quite a lot… but he’s still a good person.”
“Right, it seems like that, but… where is His Grace, Duke Bellion?”
“His Grace? He’s right behind there.”
Gideon looked at Duke Bellion, who was a short distance away from Delina. Soon after, he approached the Duke and bowed his head respectfully.
“Your Grace, thank you for protecting me, my grandfather, and our family.”
“…….”
“And please take good care of Delina going forward.”
Gideon, who usually laughed and joked around, greeted with a completely serious demeanor. Delina watched him with curiosity. Then Duke Bellion spoke.
“You resemble your grandfather.”
“…….”
“And the clown as well.”
“That’s, well…”
Gideon reflexively grimaced at the comment that he resembled Delina. Delina stared silently at him.
‘His sentimentality doesn’t even last three seconds.’
“That’s not true, Your Grace. Clearly, I, the younger sibling, appear more refined, don’t I?”
“Would you like to have a more refined… no, a conversation, little sibling?”
Gideon was cautious as usual, but still feisty in front of Duke Bellion. While Duke Bellion watched the bickering twins, Edwin and Estelle approached.
“Bellion, the two of us have something to discuss. Could you spare a moment?”
‘Huh?’
Delina looked at the three who were about to leave the place with a puzzled expression.
“They’re leaving? Noah and Vincent?”
“Yes, the Duke and the Count have told His Grace that’s what happened.”
Delina found out about the conversation between the three people through Felix. Sitting at the dining table, Delina asked with a disbelieving expression.
“Why, why are they suddenly leaving?”
“Actually, they had planned to leave from the beginning. That’s why they held their debutante ball early. I was aware that both would leave at some point for heir training.”
“Even so… when will they be coming back?”
“I’m not sure. It’s hard to predict. But it’s heir training, so it will likely take at least a few years.”
‘A few years?’
Delina still looked stunned at the rather long duration. Then Duke Bellion approached the two of them.
“Are you here? Should I have the meal prepared?”
“Yes.”
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
