“I was actually the one not enjoying the garden alone. I deliberately roamed around where Lady could see me from the third floor. Didn’t I catch your eye quite well?”
Ollentia clapped her hands as she remembered Dimidius, who had been exceptionally visible from the window. The fact that this had all been orchestrated by Dimidius was mind-boggling!
But why?
What’s the reason?
With curious eyes, Ollentia looked up at him. Bathed in moonlight, he seemed to shine exceptionally bright, like a fantastic character with magical powers.
A moment later, his soft voice reached her ears.
“Let’s have a contract marriage, you and I.”
Ollentia was taken aback, her eyes widening. If she hadn’t heard it wrong, this was an unprecedented opportunity.
She exclaimed with joy, “Wow! Really! Did you change your mind all of a sudden? A contract marriage, right?”
Dimidius still seemed hesitant, but Ollentia was simply delighted. She had come down to persuade him, but he had spoken first, for which she was grateful.
Ollentia unknowingly grabbed his arm and started hopping around.
“It’s amazing! I’m so lucky!”
In response, Dimidius chuckled and said, “Is it really that great? Someone might mistake it for a proposal.”
“For me, it’s practically a proposal. The situation was really awkward. Viscount Hermil is a good person, but I’m not sure about marriage.”
“I thought you were getting along well with Viscount Hermil.”
“Still, you proposed a contract marriage to me?”
“Yet you proposed a contract marriage to me?” Ollentia asked.
Dimidius remained silent for a moment in response to Ollentia’s question. He raised his head and strolled through the garden before answering.
“It doesn’t seem like Lady has given up on a contract marriage. Do you have any interest in love, courtship, and marriage?”
It was natural for young people to put their lives on the line for love, courtship, and marriage. Ollentia also had some interest in these matters.
Ollentia thought for a moment before shrugging her shoulders. “Well, I just want to marry the person I love. My parents had a love marriage, and they got along really well. Growing up seeing that, I’ve developed a aversion to strategic marriages.”
It had been a long time since she had shared her parents’ story with someone. Ollentia was surprised by herself as she spoke.
Dimidius stopped walking for a moment and turned to look at Ollentia, who was following him.
“Seems we’re different in that regard. I don’t believe in love or marriage. I trust only myself.”
His voice was clear and distinct. His statement that he didn’t believe in love or marriage sounded like a strong appeal. It seemed that even if they entered into a contract marriage, he had no intention of becoming close to her.
Ollentia was surprised but tried her best not to show it.
“I will be faithful to our contract. I promise I will never fall in love with you.”
It would be problematic if she developed feelings for a contract marriage when she didn’t believe in love or marriage.
Seeing Ollentia’s eyes truly sparkle, Dimidius nodded.
“Your determination is impressive. Very well. How long do you want to set the duration for?”
“I suggest a maximum of 5 months. It might be difficult beyond that.”
She would likely spend her time planning how to use the substantial amount of money once they found the inheritance during their marriage. In the meantime, she would also have to grant divine power to Dimidius.
Dimidius strolled through the garden again as he spoke. “Then I need to find someone else who will grant me divine power within 5 months.”
“That’s right. Can you handle Marquis Lucas?”
“Who do you take me for, Lady? You don’t need to worry about that part. I’ll take care of it.”
Dimidius’ confident response pleased her. She had been hesitant and anxious with Viscount Hermil, but it was different with him.
Ollentia quickened her pace, stood in front of him, and extended her hand.
“A handshake. We’re entering into a very important contract, after all.”
Dimidius stopped walking and firmly grasped her hand.
“I’m fine with that. It will allow me to accumulate divine power in my body.”
“Are you already doing this?”
“It’s for the sake of the contract. Isn’t it a good thing?”
Ollentia had no words to reply and simply shook hands to finalize the contract.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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