I prepared quickly to go out. It was a bit difficult to move actively still, but I wanted to see Heron and Rodrigo. Also, I was worried about whether anyone was injured in the attack and how much damage occurred. After growing attached to everyone, I felt that I could only be reassured by confirming with my own eyes that everyone was safe.
Well, and I had to see Idrish too.
That’s when I set out.
“Where are you going?”
At the stern voice, I turned around with my shoulders tense. Idrish looked down at me with a fierce expression. Without doing anything wrong, I unintentionally hunched my shoulders.
“Uh… they said everyone is gathering.”
Instead of speaking, Idrish placed his hand on my forehead.
“The fever has subsided.”
“I’m okay.”
“But it’s still crowded outside. And you’re dressed so lightly.”
“I’m wearing three layers.”
Already, the maid had diligently dressed me while grumbling. Idrish made a dissatisfied expression but suddenly took off his own jacket and draped it over my shoulders.
It seemed like his way of giving permission to go. So, despite it being large and heavy, I decided to listen to him while half-asleep.
We walked down the corridor.
“Can you manage to walk?”
“Yeah, I can. It’s not like I’m dying.”
“Yesterday… I really thought you were going to die. It was scary.”
Idrish’s voice lowered by a tone. I glanced at him discreetly. It was a face that seemed indifferent, but heavy worry was conveyed.
Suddenly, Idrish stopped and looked at me. There was no sound around, and it felt like time had stopped. I focused on every word when Idrish opened his mouth.
“Don’t die.”
Idrish said that and walked past me.
“Don’t die? What’s that! Was I really so scary that you thought I was going to die?”
Before I could be disappointed, I burst into laughter.
“What is that! I was really scared that I might die?”
I quickly tapped my feet and chased after Idrish.
We arrived at the banquet hall. Even before entering, there were so many people that laughter could be heard clearly.
“Where are Idrish and Cecilia!”
Someone shouted as soon as we entered. Many people turned their heads toward me all at once.
“G-Good morning.”
I awkwardly smiled. Then, cheers and applause erupted simultaneously. I was startled by the loud noise.
“Thank you so much! Thanks to you two, we almost had no casualties!”
“If you think about staying in the bombed village, it’s really horrifying.”
“Both of you are truly saviors of our Skitas!”
Praises showered down as if in competition.
“Huh? I didn’t do anything. Idrish did everything. I just…”
I clapped vigorously with both hands, but eventually, not knowing what to do, I awkwardly stepped back behind Idrish.
If there was someone who deserved to be cheered, it was naturally Idrish. When I foolishly went out with Heron, it was Idrish who protected Skitas. Originally, it was his plan to restrain Agila as well.
“Idrish! Idrish!”
People were calling Idrish’s name. The atmosphere was heated. In people’s eyes, there was a pure light of admiration and admiration. Even though it wasn’t my name, I felt strangely uplifted. The villain Idrish from the novel had now become someone supported by everyone.
Thanks to whom?
Of course, thanks to me!
It was a moment of overwhelming excitement.
“Cecilia!”
Before I could turn around, Rodrigo embraced me tightly. When my body leaned backward, Idrish quickly supported me.
For a moment, surprised, I gently stroked Rodrigo’s fluffy silver hair. Rodrigo pulled his head back and met my eyes.
“You said you were sick, are you really okay now?”
“Yeah, after a good sleep, I’m all better now.”
“Really, I’m relieved.”
“Rodrigo, are you okay? Stay a bit away since you might catch a cold.”
“Of course. I’m stronger than Cecilia.”
“That’s true.”
He replied with a big smile. It was like a miracle that no one had died. Even the escort knights who had helped us escape yesterday had survived with the help of those who followed Idrish.
At that moment, another familiar voice was heard.
“Cecilia. I’ve missed you.”
I doubted my ears. Then, seeing the figure that appeared in front of me, my eyes widened.
“Terne?”
Terminus, who appeared unexpectedly, grabbed my hand and brought it to his lips.
As usual, before he could kiss, Idrish’s hand intervened first. However, now no one found it strange that Terminus kissed Idrish’s hand.
“I heard the news that you splendidly defeated Agila’s attack and rushed here a month later.”
After hearing the story, Terminus said he had come rushing with relief supplies and goods for the residents of Skitas who had lost their homes and food.
“Thank you so much. It will be a great help to Skitas.”
“It’s nothing much, but thank you even more for saying so. Rather than that, let’s not stand here like this. Shall we have breakfast together?”
Terminus guided the two of us to the dining table.
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.”
