“My older sister, two years my senior, who grew up with me in the same neighborhood, went into the Empress’s palace as a maidservant and came back as a corpse. She came back with horrendous bruises all over her body, and people said… it was a sign that Her Majesty the Empress had been experimenting with a curse.”
The probability of Helen’s words being true was very high.
Among the contents densely written in the secret diary, there was information about actually experimenting with curses on the maidservants.
“At first, I was really scared of Her Majesty the Empress, but as I continued to be around her, she seemed to be different from what people said. It was like that when she saved the baby today, and when she saved me just a while ago.”
The time spent with Ermedillin was the shortest, so Helen’s impression of the Empress seemed to have changed quite quickly.
Loony, who received direct help, let down her guard that day, but Mago was still cautiously treating Ermedillin.
“I have no intention of reproaching or killing you. I have no thoughts of cursing you either. So, lift your head.”
At Ermedillin’s words, Helen slightly lifted her head and peeked up at her.
Though thin, her frecklestrewn face with lingering baby fat was quite charming.
Even though it was revealed that Helen was a spy, Ermedillin didn’t want the young girl to be blamed for this.
Ermedillin unconsciously stroked Helen’s red hair a few times.
“Thank you. For speaking honestly. You must have been scared.”
“No. I’ve really committed a sin worthy of death. I’m sorry.”
“You can stop apologizing. If you’re really sorry, just tell me what you’ve done as Count Fransuar’s spy.”
“I only passed on a few words. And… and I received this.”
“??”
What Helen pulled out from her bosom was a small glass bottle containing red liquid.
“This is to go into the basement and bring Her Majesty’s diary.”
“And?”
“I tried, but it wouldn’t open.”
‘It doesn’t work with just blood. Fortunately, this woman, she wasn’t a fool.’
“So what did you do?”
“I told the Count, and he said he would go in himself.”
“Directly?”
“He originally said he would come when Her Majesty was in the spirit world, but…”
“But?”
“Loony stopped him. She blocked the door with her body, saying that the Empress was not there, so he should visit next time!”
“Whew…”
Ermedillin’s diary contained evidence of all kinds of evil deeds, as well as a list of clients that could become excellent shields later on.
It was something that should never be lost, and she felt that she had been too lax with security.
“I’m relieved. I’m really relieved. Thank Loony.”
“Yes. Mago called the guards, so it was fine, but if not, the Count would have really invaded Her Majesty’s bedroom.”
“Wait. But the guards were called? There were no guards in front of my bedroom?”
Even though she herself had to strengthen security, it made no sense that there were no guards at all in front of the Empress’s room.
At Ermedillin’s question, Helen fumbled, rolling her eyes around.
“Helen. The guards are paid to work in the palace. If they were neglecting their duties, I naturally have to know. You hiding it won’t make it go away.”
Ermedillin said, deliberately using a stern and cold tone.
“Ah, I, that… that’s… only sometimes when Her Majesty is not there…”
Hearing Helen’s stammering answer, Ermedillin thought that pursuing this matter further with her would yield little benefit.
“Okay. Understood. Make sure that no one enters this room without my permission. Then I’ll overlook what you’ve done so far.”
“Yes, yes! I understand! I’ll make sure no one goes in or out!!”
Despite Helen’s desperate response, Ermedillin was still anxious.
How dare they attempt to intrude into the Empress’s bedroom? Is this something that can be taken lightly?
It was not something to be overlooked, and Ermedillin’s steps quickened toward Henri.
“What is the matter?”
Henri, who was working with the steward, glanced quickly at the news of the Empress’s arrival but showed no particular reaction.
“It’s about my security.”
“Security? What’s the problem with the security of the Empress’s Palace?”
“Today, during my presence in the reception hall, it appears that Count François attempted to intrude into my bedroom.”
“Your father?”
“Yes. My maids barely managed to stop him.”
“Maids? What about the guards?”
“That’s exactly what I came to say. There were no guards in front of my bedroom.”
“Huh?”
Henri put down the pen he had been holding with a loud thud and snickered.
“That’s really strange. The salaries for the guards of the Empress’s Palace are paid regularly, but there’s no one working.”
For a moment, Henri made an annoyed face, then whispered something to Count Halstein, who was next to him, and stood up, approaching Ermedillin.
“Were you surprised?”
A voice without the usual sarcasm.
In his beautiful blue eyes, free from any malice, filled with innate dignity, Ermedillin involuntarily shrank back.
“I am more concerned about maintaining discipline within the Imperial Palace as it is part of the Empress’s duties.”
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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