“It might be good to attend the exhibitions and concerts hosted by Countess Rand.”
“What’s so good about it? How many more women will I have to allow to touch me?”
Noah cleared his throat at Carson’s blunt statement. Actually, the biggest issue in recent social circles was Carson von Raymond. Currently, the social world of Randhill was experiencing a trend of ‘Carsonian’ style, which was simplistic yet chic attire.
The reason the newspaper provoked him was that they wanted him to appear in social circles.
Women literally drooled at the sight of him. Thus, the subtle physical contacts, such as hands or fans brushing his shoulders, continued throughout the events.
“Isn’t it your role as a lord to correct it if the meaning has become distorted?”
“Better to straighten out the newspaper first.”
“Don’t touch the press.”
“Last time the empress quoted directly. What was it? A vulgar merchant who has nothing but rotting money?”
“You remember it precisely.”
Carson started his railroad construction from the bottom of the map. Thanks to meticulous planning, it was possible. Although not yet publicly known, his railroad was planned to connect to Monstera at the empire’s northwestern border.
Once the railroad across Randhill was completed and the trains began to run, Carson intended to simultaneously undertake railroad construction throughout the empire.
The total construction period was 20 years, assuming no problems occurred.
Construction that began at the harbor had already smoothly progressed up to the third station.
“The empress seems to be overwhelmed as well.”
“Anyone who knows would feel that way.”
This time, Noah directly asked Carson, who had subtly dodged the issue again.
“So, will you go to Countess Rand’s salon?”
“No, I won’t. I’m going to the temple today.”
“Is this ‘temple’ perchance Edmont in Sanskria?”
He only smiled without answering.
“Why are you going to the temple?”
“Why would I go there? Obviously, to pray.”
“Here in Randhill, we also have plenty of temples for prayers.”
He put on the overcoat hanging on the rack as if he hadn’t heard Noah’s words.
“You get ready as well. Can’t give you much time.”
“So you can’t give me much time.”
“Yes, I’ve finished the urgent matters, so I’ll be leaving now. Of course, you’re coming with me.”
It would take five days even on a fast horse to reach the Edmont Shrine. Although Carson had finished his urgent business, Noah still had much left to do. But who could dare stop him now after he’d made his decision?
Somehow, he’d been working tirelessly for the past few days.
Noah hastily carried out his orders, knowing well that he had been patient for too long. That was all his aide could do now.
Ines’s primary duties were preparing meals, cleaning, and laundry. Going twice a day to fetch water was also one of the most important tasks for Edmont’s maids.
Having finished tidying up after the priests’ dinner, Ines changed into tidy clothes. She took care of her appearance during prayer time in the evening, even if she couldn’t during the day. She felt as if she were with Carson when she prayed in front of his portrait.
Just then, she heard several people running down the hallway. They started calling her name even before they reached her room at the end of the corridor.
“Ines, Ines! Something terrible has happened. Come out.”
Hearing the urgency in their voices, Ines quickly stepped out. The faces of Charlotte and a few other maids were pale.
“What happened?”
“Amy is gone.”
“So are Jenny and Karen.”
“What do you mean?”
At this time, the maids were free to relax. Some had saved snacks to enjoy together as they chatted and ended their day.
But Amy hadn’t appeared even after the agreed-upon time. The three missing people had all left at similar times to fetch well water.
“Look for Anna, too.”
If Anna was also missing, it was certain that they had not returned from fetching water. Looking out the window, she noticed the rain that had started earlier was now pouring heavily.
While Charlotte went to Anna’s room, Ines informed the cooperative priest of the situation. Soon, the news that Anna was also missing reached her.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
