People were bustling on and off the train. I made my way out through them.
“Hmm.”
It felt alive to stretch and take in the fresh air, even though I had only spent the night.
“It would be nice if Idrysh came out too.”
The town where the train was stopping didn’t seem to be very large. The train station itself was small.
Wildflowers caught my eye in the corner of the train station. I hurriedly moved toward them.
The bright red petals were charming. They were the same color as my hair before it was dyed.
As I admired them, I decided to pick some to show Idrysh.
Seeing beautiful things might make one like the world, right?
I chose the most beautiful flowers and picked a few.
Then, a large shadow loomed over my head.
“Excuse me, what are you doing, beautiful lady?”
I jumped to my feet at the melodious voice.
A tall man looked at me and grinned broadly. His large mouth opened refreshingly. He was quite handsome, with dark brown hair neatly pulled back.
Blink. His eyes sparkled like pink jewels when I opened my eyes. It was a delicate light that didn’t match his robust appearance.
“Oh my, it seems I’ve startled you a little. I apologize. I thought I saw a fairy as I was about to board the train and approached without thinking.”
A fairy? Really?
“No, it’s okay. I wasn’t that surprised. I was just going to pick a few flowers because they were beautiful.”
The man bent down to look at the flowers in my hand. Then he looked up and met my eyes.
“These flowers are really lovely. But the lady holding them is even more beautiful. Shall we exchange greetings since we have met?”
“That sounds good.”
As soon as I replied, the man naturally took my hand and kissed the back of it.
“Nice to meet you. Please call me Ternya.”
His sultry eyes were somehow very overwhelming. But I couldn’t ignore his greeting, so I matched his smile with a gentle one.
“Nice to meet you. I’m Silla.”
I also returned his greeting.
Suddenly, Ternya placed both hands over his chest. He even closed his eyes and furrowed his brow.
“Uh, what, what are you doing?”
At my question, Ternya opened his eyes and laughed heartily.
“Ah, I apologize. I was so overwhelmed by the beauty of your name for a moment. Silla, Silla. It’s a beautiful name like the sound of the wind blowing on a hill. It’s an honor to know your name.”
I laughed awkwardly. It’s always good to hear compliments, but this felt a bit excessive.
“I’ve never heard such a compliment before.”
“They must not know art around you. Let me tell you again. Your name is as beautiful as you.”
“Ah, yes……. Uh, you have a lot of luggage. Should I help you?”
I deliberately changed the subject because I didn’t know what to say.
That’s right. I’m artistically beautiful. A flower fairy, and my name is just like the wind on the hill!
Oh……. I can’t do it.
“Thank you for your kind and gentle heart, Silla, but I can’t ask you to do such a heavy task with those slender arms. Don’t worry. I was born with a sturdy body.”
“Hmm, you do look sturdy.”
Ternya laughed loudly at my words. It wasn’t a joke.
Although his body was relatively slender and delicate, his shoulders and other bones were considerably large. He was certainly several times stronger than me.
“Are you a passenger, Silla? What’s your destination?”
“I’m going to Central.”
Of course, I planned to take a carriage afterward, but I didn’t mention that. Anyway, I needed to hide my identity now.
“Oh, same as me. I have a feeling that we can become good friends during the journey. I’m already thrilled about the romantic train trip with Silla.”
Then, the train horn sounded. It was a signal that it was about to depart soon.
“Oh dear, the train seems to be jealous of our relationship. Shall we board the train and continue our conversation? If Lady Silla permits, I would like to enjoy the honor of having tea with you.”
“Tea, yes. Tea is good. Let’s have it when there’s time.”
“It’s an honor for the family. I’ll treat you splendidly.”
Ternya grinned, showing his teeth. A handsome face can be burdensome.
When I nodded, he naturally escorted me to the train. He got on first and reached out his hand to me. As soon as I grabbed his hand, he embraced my waist and lifted me up. There was no clear reason for him to do so.
Ternya did not let go of my hand even after I got on the train. Alternately looking at my held hand and him, who was blatantly smiling at me, I finally opened my mouth.
“Ternya, if you don’t mind, would you let go of my hand? I need to go back to my room.”
“Oh, I was actually holding on purpose. When I lifted Lady Silla earlier, I was surprised at how light you were. You’re so light that you might just fly off into the sky. I don’t even want to imagine it. The world would mourn losing you. So you should eat more.”
…I was at a loss for words. At this point, I didn’t know what to say.
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.”
