To help Yeon-woo accept his words more easily, Bi-yeong added an explanation.
“You know, Gwang-ho-kun’s presence alone poses a threat to the Crown Prince. You’re aware of that too, right, Yeon-woo?”
“Yes. I know.”
Yeon-woo nodded her head.
From the past, the royal family had not hesitated to shed the blood of their kin to maintain power. The only surviving sons of King Lee Yul were Hwan and Geon, and the only person who could threaten Hwan’s position was Gwang-ho-kun Lee Geon.
Yeon-woo knew that Geon had no ambitions for power and was, in fact, someone who kept a distance from the palace. However, she also knew that the issue of living under Hwan’s guard was a separate matter.
“You must protect yourself from the Crown Prince for the rest of your life. Are you saying you’ll jump into such a dangerous situation too?”
Even if Geon claimed to have no interest in the throne, he had faced assassination threats sent by the Crown Prince.
But Yeon-woo was already aware of the threat of assassination from the Crown Prince.
Despite the danger, Yeon-woo wanted to stay by Geon’s side.
“I will protect you.”
“Before protecting, what will you do if you become the target, Yeon-woo?”
“….”
Yeon-woo, who had become a target after the tiger hunt with Kim Tae-seok, closed her mouth.
There was strength in Yeon-woo’s fist.
“…I’ll become stronger.”
Yeon-woo knew that her words sounded arrogant.
During incidents like with Kim Tae-seok or Glove Man, there were moments when Geon or Bi-yeong wasn’t around that could have been dangerous.
How could she protect Geon when she couldn’t protect herself?
Yeon-woo didn’t want to admit that she lacked the strength to protect Geon.
Admitting her lack of strength felt like admitting that she had no right to stay by Geon’s side.
“As time goes on, the Crown Prince will increasingly restrain you. He will persistently exploit and entangle your weaknesses.”
“….”
“Do you have confidence that you won’t become his weakness?”
Even though he knew it would make him uncomfortable, Bi-yeong spoke harsh words.
He didn’t feel at ease saying this, but he wanted to keep Yeon-woo by his side even if it meant saying something hurtful.
“It means I won’t become a hindrance to you, Na-ri.”
“….”
At Bi-yeong’s cutting words, Yeon-woo’s eyes shook anxiously.
Unable to offer any response, Yeon-woo just tightly closed her lips.
She had no confidence to boast that she wouldn’t hinder Geon.
Despite her promise to become stronger, every time she relied on Geon or Bi-yeong for help, she realized she was in no position to protect Geon.
If Yeon-woo were to be endangered because of Geon, he would undoubtedly try to save her without hesitation.
His protective nature could make him an attractive target for those who sought to harm Geon.
“If you marry me, you won’t have to worry about such concerns. You won’t need to protect anyone, and you won’t need to become stronger.”
Bi-yeong saw no elements in Yeon-woo that could drag her into danger. Instead, being the illegitimate son of the Left State Councillor would be a reliable defense for Yeon-woo.
“I will live to protect your life. I will become stronger to be your strength.”
Bi-yeong was confident that he would make any sacrifice to fulfill the life Yeon-woo desired. If Yeon-woo chose Bi-yeong, all these concerns would be unnecessary. There would be no need to take the difficult path by choosing Geon.
“So, won’t you give me a chance?”
Bi-yeong’s words were all valid. Yeon-woo was willing to endure any danger for Geon. However, she wasn’t confident that she wouldn’t become Geon’s weakness.
She had already given up on wanting to be Geon’s lover, but she hadn’t considered that just staying by Geon’s side could be a threat to him.
Could even the desire to stay by his side be considered too much?
As Yeon-woo’s certainty faded, anxiety grew within her. Her mind became a mess, and she couldn’t think straight.
When Yeon-woo’s strength drained from her body, and she almost collapsed, Bi-yeong immediately supported her.
“Yeon-woo, are you okay?”
“Right now… right now, I’m too confused. I need time to organize my thoughts.”
Yeon-woo’s complex feelings made normal conversation seem impossible at the moment. Perhaps it was due to enduring for too long. Bi-yeong wanted to get an answer from Yeon-woo right away. He didn’t want to wait any longer for an uncertain outcome.
However, seeing Yeon-woo struggling with the sudden events, he couldn’t press her further.
Bi-yeong spoke with a soft yet urgent voice, “Alright. But I hope it won’t take too long.”
Yeon-woo answered with tightly sealed lips.
Even though they had different expectations for the waiting time, neither of them noticed.
The cool autumn night air brushed against their foreheads.
However, the heat in their complicated minds showed no signs of settling down.
Entering the yard, an empty and silent house greeted Yeon-woo. Geon hadn’t returned yet.
Entering the bedroom, Yeon-woo sat down, leaning against the wall.
“Sigh…”
Her mind was in complete chaos.
Male lead says he’s pregnant — and it’s female lead’s child
Something seems a bit off about this world.
Wang Zhao thought as she watched a pregnant man walking towards her…
Intro
Female lead finds herself in a world where the men who possess the ability to bear children.
As she navigates this unfamiliar reality, she is caught off guard by the sudden appearance of her boyfriend, who reveals that he is pregnant.
Is this truly her boyfriend?
Why can’t she recall any details about their time together?
She begins to doubt whether the child her boyfriend is carrying is even hers.
Is there a hidden reason behind her amnesia, or could it be a side effect of her sudden arrival in this strange new world?
Just when it seems the protagonist’s life couldn’t become any more entangled, her ex-boyfriend makes an unexpected appearance, raising questions about the protagonist’s past.
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