Announcing an engagement naturally leads to busyness.
This was not just the marriage of the two; it was a sacred marriage conducted by the Perseita Empire, and there was so much to be done. Hayden wanted to share more moments together before this happened, knowing well in advance, but the circumstances did not allow it.
The biggest problem was that Ru was always more mature than her fiancé. She tried to choose a way for Hayden while holding back tears, even if it was a method he did not want.
“The body of General Caletta has been transported to Caletta. The funeral of Duke Alanca will soon be held in Alanca.”
Hayden responded to Lady Gordio’s report by handing over a document.
“You’ve spent very busy times in Bellua.”
“Anywhere you go these days is full of interesting stories.”
The Emperor was reading reports on the death of Duke Alanca submitted separately by Lady Gordio and Jane Tellot, the head of Cabinet Bleu.
Lady Gordio, who hurriedly came down from Bellua to Shalea and fulfilled her duties as the leader of Cabinet Noir, quietly stood waiting for orders.
“Alanca Lady killed her father, huh. How likely is that?”
“She had a strong reluctance to becoming the Empress.”
“The daughter seems wiser than her father.”
But now this matter had become something no one could know, and Lady Alanca would quietly live in a corner of the Alanca Duchy, unable to go anywhere. It would be the happiest thing for her.
“Keep an eye on her.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“As for the funeral of the Duke, the court will handle it appropriately. It seems that this time, our niece’s intuition is not wrong.”
“There should be progress.”
Lady Gordio held back her words about her proud and lovely niece but had pride written all over her round and cheerful face. Hayden smirked. After that, he fell into thought for a while.
“…I hoped for a quiet wedding.”
It couldn’t happen. Lady Gordio quietly closed her mouth at the fierce atmosphere emanating unconsciously. The Emperor, who should be happy throughout the engagement, felt uncomfortable all along because of the strange atmosphere prevalent here and there.
“You just can’t leave me alone. Leave all matters related to Eliza Barcoba to the lady entirely.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. I’ll be more vigilant.”
“Don’t use too much force. After all, isn’t everyone’s goal me?”
The Emperor, who had become the goal and the target to be conquered, laughed heartily. But this laughter was not self-deprecating laughter; it was the laughter of a predator enjoying himself. And it was dangerous.
He had been irritated for a long time. It seemed as if he was holding back a ferocious rage with a tight leash. However, he voluntarily put on that leash, and handed its end directly to Ru. Nevertheless, she either still seemed nervous or was trying to return the leash to him.
Disagreements between lovers could arise, but it was hoped that they would be trivial and mundane quarrels. It was wished for things like getting to know each other’s habits, and the kind of things that could happen in the process of adjusting. It was hoped for anything other than serious conflicts involving risking lives or preparing for separation.
“If you’re annoying because I can’t work late or because I’m not attractive, wouldn’t it be better to undergo a transformation or find a solution through a long and deep conversation? Now, the problem that Hayden and Ru faced had no solution.
‘I understand, but.’
If Hayden were in Ru’s shoes, he would have left her immediately.
He could not tolerate causing harm to someone he always wanted to protect. In other words, Hayden could not accept the fact that he was hurting Ru.
However, even though he understood her feelings, he had no intention of letting her go. So, while Ru was unconscious, he proceeded with the engagement announcement as scheduled. He had to firmly establish the fact that she was his only wife and partner officially.
‘Ru is kind. She is gentle, affectionate, and she can’t turn away from me…….’
And he cunningly clung to that point, shamelessly and slyly. He would continue to do so in the future. Hayden stood up.
“We will do our best, Your Majesty.”
Lady Gordio followed him, not hiding her determination. The Emperor, with a wide stride, walked slowly, not making it difficult for Lady Gordio.
“Report immediately if the situation changes even a little. It doesn’t matter if it’s midnight or anytime. Just report.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Lady Gordio stepped back, and Hayden quickly walked away, tallying up the numerous pieces of information she had brought.
In the end, everything was heading towards him. But they were very trivial things. Everything turns trivial in front of Ru.
He organized his thoughts and completely calmed his mind when he suddenly looked up.
After holding several meetings in succession and exploring Imperial Ray and Cabinet Noir, he had been walking without any purpose. But when he regained his senses, he found himself at the Glear Palace where Ru was staying.
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.”
