“That’s….”
Troubled eyes involuntarily rolled towards Derek.
The imperial grandson Raphael frantically racked his brain. Though hit on the mark, it was natural that he couldn’t speak frankly.
His situation was like that.
Although his status was that of royalty, while staying in the Daiern duchy, he was merely a guest.
Of course, even if not for that reason, it would be good to form an amicable relationship with the siblings for the sake of the future.
Secondly, it was because he was aware that he was an uninvited guest. Both his accompaniment and lodging were decided just last evening.
It’s difficult for anyone to welcome a sudden guest.
Above all, he had already…
‘Sorted out my feelings……’
…Probably.
Slightly scratching his chin, the imperial grandson Raphael answered.
“I think she’s someone anyone would have to like. Isn’t the Regent someone who has achieved admirable accomplishments? Wise, and also kind……”
A smile melted on his wild, lion-like face. It was an expression full of fondness for Lieselotte, visible to anyone.
“Hmm……”
“Wise and kind……?”
“Hehe.”
The siblings’ gazes crossed. Kardiel still had an indecipherable expression, but Euphemina had somewhat lowered her guard.
Even if she didn’t fully believe his words, it was true that his previous statement had improved her mood.
Well, well. Mother is wise and admirable.
“That’s right. Mother is extremely benevolent, and also cool. She’s just like a hero!”
Well, Chersion had no guard to begin with.
“Your Highness. You said you’ll be staying in Daiern for a while, right? Then, I look forward to our time together. Please call me Chelsi.”
“Is that really alright? Then please call me Raph!”
Approaching the imperial grandson Raphael with his characteristic friendliness, Chersion grinned and allowed the use of a nickname.
Moreover, as if to show that the imperial grandson Raphael was no less sociable, he easily permitted the use of a nickname as well.
“You can speak comfortably too. Since I’m younger.”
“Then, Young Lord Chelsi, you should speak comfortably to me too. Since we’re now on nickname terms.”
“Really? Then Raph, shall we all play a game together after dinner? I brought a lot to play with during the carriage ride home!”
It didn’t even take as long as the time needed to prepare dinner for the two to become close.
As if they were long-lost brothers reuniting, the two got along swimmingly.
To the extent that when the nanny announced that dinner was ready, Chersion grabbed Raphael’s hand and led him out first.
Since this would be his first time at this hotel, he said he would guide him?
“……”
“……”
Euphemina and Kardiel, who had been staring blankly at the two who were getting along so well, belatedly rose to go to the dining room.
“What do you think, elder brother?”
Only then did Euphemina open her tightly closed mouth and poke Kardiel’s side.
“From what I see, it seems he likes Mother.”
“……”
It was truly an incredible intuition. Kardiel, who was guessing the truth, however, couldn’t tell Euphemina the facts as they were.
Because Kardiel knew better than anyone that she could engage in sufficiently dangerous behavior.
Moreover, in Kardiel’s eyes, the imperial grandson Raphael didn’t seem like someone tactless enough to make advances on a woman with a fiancé.
There were no words in his previous answer to suggest such an inclination. Of course, it was too early to judge.
Kardiel spoke casually, as if it were no big deal.
“Even so, stepmother will soon be engaged to Lord Joseph. No matter if he’s royalty, there’s nothing he can do.”
“Ah, about that engagement.”
A chilling glint flashed for a moment in those large, amber eyes as innocent as a fairy’s.
“It’s really a fake engagement, right?”
Their steps halted. The siblings’ gazes met in midair.
“It’s not like Mother will really get married in three years or anything, right?”
Kardiel’s brow furrowed slightly.
To be honest, such a situation wouldn’t be welcome to Kardiel either.
No matter how much help they had received from Lord Joseph so far, that and this were different matters.
From the start, even maintaining the fake engagement was limited to three years. There was never any mention of marriage.
“That won’t happen.”
Kardiel answered flatly.
“Really?”
“Lord Joseph isn’t the type to break his word.”
At that, Euphemina’s rosy cheeks flushed as she smiled in relief.
“That’s good. Mother is ours.”
Euphemina’s steps finally lightened as she asserted ownership as if it were only natural.
[This is the timeline separator]Perhaps because their minds were at ease, that evening’s dinner was quite a satisfying time for the children.
As it turned out, this hotel took pride in its food.
The Daiern siblings had visited this hotel a few times before, but to be honest, this was the first time they had properly tasted the food.
“Elder brother Kar, elder sister Euphi. Let’s play games with His Highness Raph while having tea.”
It was truly a leisurely and pleasant time.
The children, in good spirits from the satisfaction and fullness, readily nodded at Chersion’s request.
Thus, the lights in the suite room with four adjoining bedrooms where the children were staying didn’t go out until late.
“…I’ve lost.”
“Eeng. This is strange…”
“What’s this, I couldn’t win even once. It’s no fun, let’s do something else.”
“……”
The children, dressed in pajamas, sat around the fireplace with the imperial grandson Raphael, enjoying various games.
This time, it was a game of finding and flipping over cards with the same pictures.
In fact, this type of game was absolutely advantageous for Chersion.
Thanks to his memory that never forgot something once seen. Joseph’s magic only covered past memories, not limiting memory capacity itself.
Certainly, Chersion was the winner of the first round. The child who was chuckling triumphantly shuffled the cards and laid them out on the floor one by one.
The upset started from then on. Surprisingly, from that point on, the winner was consistently Kardiel.
“Elder brother Kar, how are you matching them so well?”
Even the great Chersion had to flip a card at least once to remember the picture.
But Kardiel seemed to need no such process.
When it was his turn, he quickly flipped the cards and matched the pairs. There were mistakes only in the first few rounds.
Kardiel answered as if it were no big deal.
“The backs of the cards are subtly different.”
“Eh?”
“Cheater!”
Chersion and Euphemina jeered. Among them, the imperial grandson Raphael couldn’t hide his astonishment.
“Th-Then, does that mean you memorized all of them, Young Lord?”
“It’s nothing special. I just used all the means and methods at my disposal to win in an unfavorable game.”
“Unfavorable game…?”
The imperial grandson Raphael tilted his head.
Kardiel, who was in quite a good mood, decided to show him some special kindness.
“There are a few things Your Highness should know to stay in Daiern.”
He said the first was Chersion’s extraordinary memory.
The imperial grandson Raphael, who had already experienced it in the first round, nodded with a surprised face.
“The second is to avoid contact with Euphemina as much as possible. Especially since my sister has severe mysophobia, you must never touch her body no matter what.”
“Mysophobia?”
At that, Euphemina puffed out her cheeks.
“No, elder brother. There’s no need for that anymore.”
To Kardiel, who turned his head as if asking what she meant, Euphemina smiled brightly. Then, she casually rolled up the long sleeve of her pajamas.
“Look at this.”
“W-Wait. Euphemina!”
Everyone was shocked, asking how she could show bare skin in front of a stranger.
But Euphemina’s hand was faster.
Her thin arm, hidden by the hem of her clothes, was revealed.
However.
“……”
When her arm was actually revealed, the three couldn’t hastily show any reaction.
Terrible burn scars covered her skin.
[This is the timeline separator]Several days passed from then. It was truly busy days without a moment to breathe.
First, I hired all the servants from the former Baden Imperial Mansion, now the Alperon Imperial Mansion.
Among them were those who had been working at the Daiern Imperial Mansion until just recently.
“My lady, I really don’t know how to thank you. I was at a loss about where to find work again, but…”
“I was worried about your livelihoods, so I’m glad I could call you back like this.”
It was a good opportunity for those who had lost their workplace immediately due to the mansion burning down.
Of course, I had taken care to send most of them to the Daiern duchy to maintain their livelihoods.
But among them were those who couldn’t leave the imperial capital for various reasons.
If there was no other way, I was thinking of at least providing severance pay, so this is beneficial for me too.
When the Daiern Imperial Mansion is completed, I’ll have to transfer them back there.
“…Perhaps you should consider the transfer a bit more.”
“Pardon?”
It was when I was watching the servants leaving the office with light steps, contract papers held to their chests, feeling satisfied.
A low voice settled on my shoulder.
Goodness. I don’t know why this man appears so stimulatingly.
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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