“But why does Lian dislike him so much?”
At my sudden question, his expression instantly hardened.
“Dislike? Me? Isn’t dislike something usually done between equals? He and I are on different levels.”
“Then why do you get so sensitive whenever Sehelus is mentioned?”
“Me? There must be some misunderstanding. Uh… no, not at all.”
He seemed genuinely sensitive about it; Lian was awkwardly rolling his eyes here and there.
“Or… maybe it’s a hatred of women… perhaps because you love men…”
“Nonsense.”
Not that, then. The brief misunderstanding cleared up instantly. The atmosphere, which had been amiable, turned tense in an instant, as if the air had been choked off.
“Well, that’s a relief.”
“I do despise women. Talking to them, being in the same space as them, is tough. But that doesn’t mean I like men.”
He spoke so definitively, it was awkward.
“So you neither have feelings for Sehelus nor are you jealous?”
“Correct.”
“Ah, I see. Then, I have a question about Sehelus…”
“…”
I couldn’t ask. His brow furrowed in a straight line when Sehelus’ name was mentioned. It wasn’t sensitive, it wasn’t animosity; so what was it?
“I wish I could iron out that deep crease.”
“Huh, never mind.”
“So, how can I find out? Asking others about Sehelus feels wrong. I doubt anyone knows anything.”
It felt hermit-like.
Then, a good idea came to me.
“Anyway, about Sehelus, let’s leave it at that for now. Earlier, you were talking about…”
“Hmm?”
“Rudelo. I don’t think you need to worry. He learns quickly because he’s smart. My teaching would be insufficient. After I teach him the alphabet, I’ll have to teach history…”
“That’s what specialized teachers are for.”
How firm he is at times like this.
“Specialized teachers are great, but in this situation, it will only hurt his pride. He’s a child who takes enormous pride in his lineage.”
“I see.”
“So, let me take care of the basics.”
Finally, Lian nodded. It was strange, but somehow, he seemed willing to leave matters concerning the children to me.
‘Does he not care for Rudelo?’
I thought, but Lian’s gaze was fixed on Rudelo.
‘Is that how a father looks at his son?’
I wasn’t sure. The look seemed both affectionate and vacant.
Love in a family doesn’t grow overnight. Even a mother grows to love her child more as she raises it.
Especially for the Emperor, who had not even known he had a child until he was seven years old and Rudelo wasn’t exactly a child who got attached easily…
“Alright, I’ll leave it to you.”
Having focused on Rudelo, Lian turned his head and met my eyes again.
Ah, now’s the time to put my good idea into action!
“So, about that.”
“Hmm?”
“…Is there a library or something here?”
“A library? All of a sudden?”
I’ll find out about Sehelus myself. If he’s willing to grant wishes, why should I refuse? But I can’t say that, can I?
“I think we need books for the children’s education. If I’m teaching, I shouldn’t be more ignorant, right?”
“I see.”
He definitely won’t say I’m not ignorant.
“So… if there is a library, may I go fetch some books?”
“Do so. I’ll tell you when it’s ready, so wait.”
“Yes!”
Finally, as if he had said all he wanted to say, the Emperor slowly rose from his seat.
“I’ve taken too much time.”
“Ah, I’ve kept a busy person.”
“Indeed.”
“No, I also had fun. Isn’t that what one usually does? Damn, Sehelus is much better in this regard.”
“Yes, I had quite a pleasant time.”
“Bella, if you had fun…”
“Yes?”
“Never mind. Today is a strange day. I feel as if I’m bewitched, saying odd things. It’s as if I’m drunk. It’s disgusting.”
The emperor, who had made that statement, shook his head slowly.
“I must go. I need some rest today.”
“Ah, you’re not going to wait for the children to wake up?”
“I can’t wait forever.”
“But they’ll wake up soon.”
Rudelo would be pleased. Even if he pretends otherwise, Rudelo wants to look good in front of the emperor. He’d be quite pleased to know that the emperor saw him here.
However, the emperor was simply resolute.
“Understood. I have things to do, so I must go now.”
“Yes, please go.”
I still hope they get along well. The future in the novel, Sasha’s future, is slowly changing.
However, the relationship between Rudelo and the emperor seemed just the same. Would Rudelo eventually kill my father at this rate?
It was only sad because there was nothing I could do about it.
And so the emperor withdrew, and Sasha and Rudelo woke up 30 minutes later. The well-rested children played with rabbits and parted when night fell.
The next day.
The emperor visited me at the same time as yesterday, or perhaps a little later.
Today, too, after studying and having snacks, the children were dozing off. I was also sleeping beside them when I heard someone come in and sat up.
“Ah… Your Majesty is here.”
“Lian.”
“Ah… Lian.”
My mind was foggy, perhaps because I just woke up. I shuffled towards the tea table, trying not to wake the children.
“Would you like some tea?”
“No need.”
“Alright…”
My Ex-Girlfriend Is The Regent In The Female-dominant World (Male lead transmigrates to the matriarchal world)
Two years ago, Gu Sui picked up a homeless woman in ancient costume from the street.
Apart from occasionally claiming to be a princess from a female-dominant country due to illness, her figure, appearance, intelligence, and martial arts skills were impeccable.
Naturally evolving from roommates to girlfriends, as time went on, Gu Sui found it increasingly difficult to tolerate her queen syndrome.
“Mu Jiulu, can you stop controlling me inside and out? Let’s break up.”
Gu Sui made a breakup call, and since then, he couldn’t find any trace of her.
A year later, Gu Sui, who was planning to move, woke up the next day and found himself in a different place.
“Young Master, today is the day you choose your Wife-master through martial arts competition at Jade Dew Pavilion. Please get up quickly.”
Gu Sui: Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?
As the only son of a general’s mansion in a female-dominant dynasty, the young empress personally issued a decree allowing Gu Sui to select his Wife-master through martial arts competition. Whoever could defeat him could marry him.
Gu Sui: “……”
He didn’t inherit the original owner’s martial prowess, so anyone could defeat him! And what the hell is a Wife-master?
Forced to come to Jade Dew Pavilion, the densely packed women below made Gu Sui’s agoraphobia act up, and his face was full of resistance.
Until he saw the Regent sitting on the second floor, with a smile on the corner of her lips, her eyes wicked and nonchalant.
Hmm… she looked a little familiar.
It turned out that the Regent also found him a little familiar.
Mu Jiulu fiddled with her bone clasp, her deep gaze locked on the man who was out of place in this world.
“Finally, I found you.”
Male transmigrates into female-dominant world
One-sentence summary: What goes around comes around, taking turns in the crematorium
