Selina’s coronation as Empress was scheduled for the next day.
Though it was decided to keep it as simple as possible, there were many small details to prepare, filling the Empress’s palace with a quiet bustle.
Linette looked unhappily at the box in front of her. It was obviously a luxury item, extravagantly decorated.
“Your Majesty, are you really going to gift this fabric? I’m against it.”
“Still, we can’t greet her empty-handed. After all, she’s becoming part of the royal family.”
“If such a person becomes part of the family, I’d rather leave home and live as a stranger for the rest of my life.”
“Linette.”
Iliad’s gentle admonition made Linette sigh heavily. The box contained high-quality fabric owned by the Empress’s palace.
It was once a gift to Iliad, but she never had the chance to turn it into a garment and it had remained unused.
Too much time had passed to hold onto it with any sentiment. Now, it was just a thing of the past, and she didn’t even remember who gifted it.
Iliad opened the box for the last time to let go of the past. Inside was luxurious white fabric, exhibiting a soft elegance.
“I won’t have any occasion to wear white anymore.”
“You could have saved it for later. You never know when you might need light-colored clothes.”
Maybe. Iliad smiled bitterly. If she ever wore white in the remaining years of her life, wouldn’t it be a shroud?
After closing the box, Iliad prepared to take it to Selina.
“Why go yourself? You could just send a maid to run the errand…”
“It’s only proper to go personally for a future Empress.”
It was important to let her feel part of the Empress’s court.
Due to the rain the day before, there were still undried puddles here and there.
Workers were already out, filling the puddles with dry soil. Linette carefully watched Iliad’s every step to avoid getting her dress dirty.
In the distance, a pink figure adorned with extravagant decorations was visible. There was no need to go to Selina’s quarters. She was out enjoying a walk in broad daylight, accompanied by her maids.
“‘Shadow’ yet never tries to hide. So brazen to stroll in the bright daylight…”
“Those who are loved shine whether it’s day or night.”
“……Right. So bright it’s almost transparent.”
As Iliad approached, Selina slowly came towards her. Linette suppressed a sigh and held the box firmly.
“Greetings, Your Majesty.”
Selina, now with the title of ‘future Empress,’ didn’t offer a casual greeting. Iliad responded with a kind smile and a slight nod.
“Good to see you, Miss Selina. The weather is lovely today.”
“It’s even better after the rain. Are you joining me for a walk, Your Majesty?”
“No, I came to give you a gift. This is perfect timing.”
For a brief moment, Selina’s eyes sparkled with anticipation. Iliad signaled Linette, who came forward, lips tightly sealed.
One of Selina’s maids hurriedly took the box.
If she had just thanked and left quietly, it would have been better, but Selina, heedlessly, opened the box right there. Linette’s eyes narrowed as she watched.
“Oh my.”
She feigned surprise, lifting the neatly folded fabric. The white fabric draped softly over her arms.
Even to Selina’s untrained eye, the quality was top-notch. Had she received it earlier, she could have had it made into a ceremonial dress for the coronation.
‘She gave it late on purpose. Even the Empress has her limits, right?’
Selina, driven by jealousy, misunderstood Iliad’s kindness and scrutinized the fabric. It was quite rude behavior in front of the Empress, but Iliad didn’t take much offense and continued the conversation.
“I’m not sure if you’ll like it, Miss Selina, but it’s quite a fine fabric, suitable for making a dress.”
“Hmm… Really?”
Selina, for some reason, took out all the fabric from the box. Her lips twisted slightly, and then she suddenly let go of the fabric. The white fabric rolled on the ground, quickly absorbing the damp mud.
It was clearly intentional. Linette, who witnessed the entire scene, scolded Selina.
“Miss Selina, what are you doing!”
“I’m sorry, Your Majesty. My hand slipped.”
Selina’s feigned dismay awkwardly lingered near her eyes. Iliad bit her lip inside as she watched Selina’s poor acting.
“It’s a pity. It would have suited you well. I’m sure His Majesty would have been pleased… Who knew the fabric would be so heavy?”
Iliad’s lips curled slightly. She tried not to react, but Selina was going too far. Iliad’s voice remained calm and collected.
“This is serious. The crown for the coronation ceremony is quite heavy. Considering Miss Selina’s delicate neck, I’ll call a doctor in advance.”
Selina’s lips trembled. The Empress usually let Claudius or Selina’s provocations pass silently.
Even if she boiled with anger inside, she seemed to enjoy pretending to be calm, but surprisingly, she knew how to counterattack.
Selina struggled to recompose her twisted mouth.
“I cannot accept this gift.”
“A cloth dropped on the ground doesn’t lose its value that easily.”
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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