A plump and grand woman was sitting on the apparatus. It was a specially ordered exercise machine by Atia. It involved sitting on top, fixing the upper body, and moving the lower body.
“……Oh?”
As Atia approached, the woman, seeming flustered, hesitated in moving her feet and stopped. She was even wearing a red dress, and despite her ample figure, the dress seemed to sway with her movements.
Seeing her using the equipment in a very wrong posture, Atia approached her as if saying it wouldn’t do and spoke to her.
“Do you exercise?”
The woman in the red dress, looking plump, glanced at Atia. After a moment of hesitation, she answered in a small voice.
“Oh, well… I’ve seen people doing this around here in the morning, so…”
Each time she spoke, the rolls of her neck overlapped, creating two or three layers of chin.
Atia nodded approvingly with a satisfied smile.
“Ah, you saw in the morning. That’s us, exercising.”
“Yes. It looked fun, so I wanted to try it. I was worried the equipment might break, though.”
She cautiously got off the machine and flicked her dress.
Atia instinctively noticed.
This woman in the red dress was in desperate need of exercise. And she seemed to know it herself. She had walked into the gym and was utilizing the equipment, despite the wrong attire and improper usage.
Although it was incorrect clothing and usage.
“Do you want to exercise? If you want to learn properly, should I teach you?”
The woman in the red dress blinked her eyes quickly.
“You’re Lady Atia from the northern mansion, right?”
Glancing alternately at Atia and the tall Cassus standing next to her, the woman spoke.
Atia responded with a slight smile.
“Yes, that’s correct. You know me.”
“Oh, I’ve heard a lot about you. There’s no one in the palace who doesn’t know the lady. I’m Pongpadur. I lost my husband to illness and have been staying in the royal palace. I might be catching some illness myself.”
“Illness?”
“Yes. Lately, I’ve gained weight, and my head feels heavy with nothing but negative thoughts. I seem to do a lot of dieting too…”
“I see. You must have your reasons. There won’t be any problems if you join us.”
“…Really?”
Seeing Pongpadur’s meaningfully smiling face, Atia placed her hand on her waist and said,
“First, let’s change your attire, and then we can start, okay?”
After summarizing her day, Atia went to the room where Kesha and Hari were.
While Kesha brought various fruits, Atia asked Hari,
“Hari, how is it? Is it bearable staying here?”
“Huh?”
“Since you heard it’s your first time in the capital.”
Atia wondered if Hari, who is known for being discontent, had any discomfort, as she didn’t say anything.
“Living as my companion. How is it?”
Atia threw a question at Hari, asking if she regretted becoming her maid.
Hari rolled her eyes and lowered her head.
“Ah… While being with Madam, I’ve experienced many enjoyable things and learned a lot. There are many people and tasks in the capital, so there’s no time to get bored. I’m very satisfied. Except for the fact that exercise is too hard…”
“Exercise is difficult?”
Atia raised one eyebrow.
“Yes. Kesha is good at it, but even doing a small movement is challenging for me.”
“She received professional training. It’s not fair to compare with others who started from a different line.”
“…”
“Come to think of it, I haven’t paid much attention to you. I’ll try to take care of you better from now on.”
With a smile, Atia placed her hand on Hari’s shoulder.
Hari found it strange that the Duchess was saying sturdy words but nodded without expressing her confusion.
A few days later, in the afternoon, at Owen’s office.
He recalled the content Atia mentioned when she visited this place, drawing on paper.
A pirate skilled in navigating the sea will appear in this direction. Always be prepared. Otherwise, you might face difficulties. Also, pay more attention to this side. Hire more sailors who are strong at sea. You can train them too. We’re short on staff now.
It went beyond mere prophecy to concrete suggestions on what to do.
Owen felt that Atia was becoming more ambitious.
The date of the banquet was still a bit far off.
Since she promised to attend that day, she would reveal her appearance, but Owen wanted to meet her sooner and have more discussions.
Although most of their conversations took place sitting face to face in the office, she was the first woman with whom he felt communication was smooth.
Owen wanted to spend more time with her, even if it meant taking advantage.
However, if he continued to summon the Duchess to the office, it might raise suspicions among others.
Owen judged that it wouldn’t be a bad idea for him to make the first move.
“Maybe she’s at the gym?”
The image of Atia requesting an indoor gym for the palace as a reward for winning the hunting competition flashed through Owen’s mind.
The expression she made when making that request.
Owen couldn’t forget that face.
‘How can I forget that expression?’
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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