Despite her efforts, she had to bury it. Lu looked around.
“I gave up when I came here. There are things that don’t work no matter how hard you try. So I just left it.”
So all the minor things when she was praised in front of the barrier became negligible for Lu.
“Maybe my mind is cursed too.”
Lu forced a smile as she dropped her head.
“Sorry…”
“Stop.”
Hayden interrupted her reflexive apology. He leaned down to meet her eyes. His moist gray eyes sharply looked straight into hers.
“There’s no need to apologize. You saved an emperor from starving to death; you can act as brazenly as you like in front of me.”
He whispered as he cupped her cheek.
“I’m sorry for treating you like a child.”
Hayden lifted her gloomy face gently, filled with regret.
“Being cursed could be a reason.”
But more than anything, Lu’s depressive mental state, soaked in helplessness, must have heavily influenced her memory.
“It’s fine as long as I remember. It’s alright.”
At some point, Hayden’s face, which was very somber, now comforted her tenderly and smoothly.
“You’ll remember it someday. I promise. My face isn’t that hard to remember.”
Seeing Lu barely smile and nod, he gave a bitter smile. He tried to gain sympathy through compassion but ended up comforting her instead. For now, this was satisfactory.
“Shall we go?”
Lu nodded, taking his extended hand. The man and woman who had collected the gold bars disappeared.
[Star Icon]Hayden’s suggestion to slip into the construction office and find all the properties was firmly declined by Lu.
“We can’t do that now; diplomatic relations are already precarious because of me. Carlos will definitely notice.”
However, Hayden frowned at her words.
“Your Highness, why do you call that guy ‘Carlos’ so politely?”
“I didn’t call him politely. What are you talking about, again?”
The claim that she called him politely made Lu shudder. Picking a fight for calling the Emperor as casually as a neighborhood dog seemed absurd.
“Only close friends call each other just by name, you know.”
“I don’t intend to be friendly……. From now on, I’ll refer to you as Emperor Kaleta.”
Lu sighed in resignation.
“Just don’t go, alright?”
“Don’t you care about the money?”
“I do!”
I absolutely do care! It’s heartbreaking! I didn’t even want to give Kaleta a single Rite, let alone three gold bars!
“But it’s not possible right now. I’ll have to give it up.”
Upon Lu shaking her head firmly, Hayden asked in annoyance.
“Why?”
“If you think about ‘Emperor Kaleta’ suddenly appearing at the embassy, there’s likely some magic set up there.”
Hayden tilted his head at that remark.
“Do you think I can’t dodge that magic?”
“You probably can dodge it. What I’m saying is, let’s not stir unnecessary trouble. I can do without the money.”
Please, seriously, I can do without it. Don’t raid the Kaleta embassy during an already precarious time! Lu shook her head. She couldn’t bear to think of a horrific incident where war erupted between Perseta and the Kaleta Empire over her minor assets.
“Wait until I’m somewhat free from the curse.”
Hayden narrowed his eyes and stared at Lu.
“……You’re just waiting for a chance to directly behead Emperor Kaleta, aren’t you?”
“If war breaks out now, I won’t even be able to establish a mansion. It’s not feasible.”
Lu shook her head firmly. It just can’t be! Hayden looked at her for a while and then nodded.
“Fine. If that’s the case, I can cover it for you.”
“What? No, that’s not necessary.”
“If I remember correctly, I should be rewarded for saving the Emperor. Be a little greedy, Your Highness.”
“Ah, if there’s a reason, then I’d gratefully accept. Even in installments.”
Being offered compensation for saving the Emperor’s life was a welcome idea! For Lu, who was just settling into the Perseta Empire, assets were critically important.
I was willing to be content with 50 gold bars and a few diamonds, but if it’s wealth bestowed directly by the Emperor, there’s no reason to refuse.
“Just give me an amount that’s equivalent to the value of His Majesty’s life. I’m not asking for something outrageously high.”
When she, who had been boldly raising her head, spoke humbly, the corners of Hayden’s mouth slightly rose.
“Aha.”
“Um, I prefer cash, but I’m fine with anything of equivalent value.”
Lu clasped her hands and smiled gently. She couldn’t help but feel pleased, thinking of properties or titles.
However, to someone, especially the man who was looking at her alone, it had a significant impact. He smiled deeply.
‘Huh? Her eyes seem to have changed somewhat……?’
As the curse gradually lifted, her eyes brightened, revealing subtle changes. But it wasn’t clear yet, so while Lu was trying to look more closely, Hayden spoke first.
“I did intend to give you something today.”
But he was a bit late because he had to get that uncollected asset first.
“What is it?”
Instead of answering, Hayden moved his steps. He gestured for her to follow with a slight nod. Since she’d given up on invading the Kaleta embassy for now, it seemed a walk within the Grea Palace was due.
“Yes? What is it?”
As Lu followed him quickly, curious, Hayden, who had been accurately listening to her footsteps, swiftly caught her stumbling figure.
“Be careful.”
Her legs felt disproportionately light from the calf down, making it inevitable that she’d wobble if she ran a bit. Lu managed to regain her balance with a glum face.
“Thank you.”
“You’re getting better.”
Wondering what he meant, Lu smiled a little later.
“Is that your way of comforting me?”
“It’s not comfort. It’s the truth.”
With a gentle smile, Hayden let go of her hand when she started walking again, and they strolled slowly. In the Grea Palace garden, beautiful flowers of various types and colors naturally blossomed. Different flowers bloomed each season. Butterflies and bees were as busy as the blooming flowers.
“Speak if you have something to say, Your Grace. Don’t hesitate if you don’t want to answer.”
“Do you have eyes in the back of your head? How did you know?”
How did he notice when I merely glanced at him while lost in thought?
“Unlike some people, I have a great interest in Your Grace. So, what are you curious about? What are you wondering you’ll receive?”
“Ah, I am curious about that too, but…”
Rustica Gennes recalled the newspaper articles she had read for a long time before leaving Glear Palace.
“Your Majesty, if you don’t mind me asking, how old are you?”
At the mention of age, Hayden’s expression instantly hardened.
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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