“Just as fragrant flowers attract butterflies and honey bees, they also draw in pests and ticks. To prevent that, you need a gardener to manage the garden where the flowers are,” explained Abrelina, and Leanid nodded in agreement.
“Leanid.”
“Yes.”
“Don’t think of Duke Spencer as a pest stuck to a flower, but as a gardener who protects and beautifies the garden.”
A gardener who endlessly tends to the garden, pouring in attention and affection.
“An excellent gardener raises flowers beautifully, and the flowers bloom fully as if to repay the gardener who nurtured them. Leanid.”
Leanid was simply very grateful to Teishar who had saved Lorencia and brought her here to meet them.
“I’m not saying to never be on guard. It’s natural to be wary as you never know who might set fire to the garden and pluck the flowers. However, Duke Spencer is certainly not one of them. He is the benefactor who brought your younger sister here.”
“I understand what you mean, grandmother.”
“I wasn’t going to say this, but I suppose I must.”
“What is it?”
“It’s about the big pest attached to Lorencia. That pest is also the one that killed Crown Prince Adrian.”
Leanid gritted his teeth.
“You don’t mean Crown Prince Ruans, do you?”
“You anticipated it, Leanid.”
“Of course, grandmother.”
Daniel and Ruans, the Dukes of Greycaan in the Isuter Empire, accused the House of Di Glosten of being the ones who killed Adrian.
“I was treated as Prince Adrian’s murderer just because I was a candidate for Princess Charlotte’s fiancé. Seeing how they hastily wrapped things up without properly investigating while holding suspicions, everyone probably knows who the real culprit is.”
They just weren’t saying it out loud.
“Crown Prince Ruans is obsessed with Lorencia,” Abrelina said with a cold expression.
“We’ll need to prepare a strong pesticide for the pests flying towards the flower.”
Abrelina nodded at Leanid’s words as he tapped on the table.
“And soon, it will be announced that the current Emperor and Empress of the Isuter Empire have died.”
“Died? It hasn’t been long since Crown Prince Adrian passed away!”
Leanid raised his eyebrows. Adrian had died, leading to Ruans becoming the Crown Prince. And now if the current Emperor dies, Ruans will naturally ascend to the throne as Emperor.
“It hasn’t been long since Crown Prince Adrian’s death… They seem to be in a rush.”
“They must have a reason for being in such a hurry.”
“What could that reason be, grandmother?”
“Does the reason matter? Those who hurt our family should be repaid twenty-eight times over, as befits the House of Di Glosten.”
Abrelina looked at each of her three grandchildren one by one and said, “No reason can stand before us, whatever it may be.”
“You are right, grandmother. We don’t need any reasons.”
“That’s not all. The moment it’s revealed that Lorencia is Ella’s child, the Temple of Ella will demand that we hand over Lorencia.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“The Temple of Ella is the one that spread rumors that Lady Musilla, who was quietly minding her own business, was a witch impersonating Ella’s child.”
Abrelina clenched her fists tightly.
“For twenty years, the Temple of Ella incessantly demanded that Her Majesty the Queen hand over Lady Musilla, claiming she was a witch pretending to be Ella’s child.”
Come to think of it, there were quite a few suspicious things. The Temple of Ella, which had been pressuring the Queen to hand over Musilla, stopped their demands after Musilla and Cain disappeared.
Things that were unimaginable twenty years ago now fell into place like a completed puzzle after twenty years had passed.
Why hadn’t they realized it back then? They had only blamed Musilla, clinging to the fact that Cain had disappeared. The time spent hating others felt unbearable now that it had passed. They wanted to sincerely apologize, but Musilla no longer existed in this world.
Regret. Regret makes one constantly recall the sins they committed. They would likely spend the rest of their lives regretting until they die. Could they even seek forgiveness after death? Even if Musilla and Cain didn’t forgive them, they just wanted to beg for forgiveness.
“It turns out the Duke of Greycaan had been making quite substantial donations to the Temple of Ella. And the Duke of Greycaan and the House of Pol Heredian are on close terms.”
Daniel had tried to place his grandson on the Emperor’s throne. In the end, he killed Adrian and placed Ruans in the position of Crown Prince.
“Just hearing your words, grandmother, it seems clear that the Duke of Greycaan, the Temple of Ella, and the House of Pol Heredian are connected.”
“It’s not just clear, it’s certain, Teslon.”
“But why would the Temple of Ella…”
“What do you think they thought when they saw Lady Musilla, who was claimed to be the true emissary of Ella, going out and helping people, performing miracles, and healing the sick, while their own high priestess was presented by the Temple of Ella?”
“They were probably jealous.”
“Yes. They accused Lady Musilla of being a witch but couldn’t do anything about it. They were just like barking dogs.”
They always said Musilla should be put on trial as a witch, but they couldn’t even make a peep in front of her.
“Duke Spencer is still further investigating the Temple of Ella, so their true nature will gradually be revealed soon. Before that, we need to protect Lorencia.”
Abrelina looked at her three grandchildren and posed a question.
“Then, what should our House of Di Glosten prepare for those in the Isuter Empire and the Temple of Ella? Let’s have a meeting about that.”
[Timeline Separator]Teishar unfolded a map and pointed to a specific spot with his finger.
“Loa. It’s here.”
“Yes. A big fire will break out there. The sparks might spread to the mountains. Those sparks will spread widely and burn the forests of the Poloid Empire. So we need to be prepared, Ter.”
“Yes. I will secretly arrange water bags and personnel to the areas where the fire occurs.”
“Ter.”
“Yes, Loa.”
“I saw the Empress getting infected with poison during the rescue process. We need to find scrolls with healing spells and an antidote for the poison, but I don’t know what kind of poison it is.”
“I will make full preparations for that as well.”
Lorencia swept her hand across the map in a fluid motion. Ruans had started moving faster than expected to kill Emperor Adolf and Empress Ines.
“Earl Carlien will meet with the late Prince Adrian and take action to save the two of them.”
“Yes.”
When Lorencia checked the future, the rescue of Ines and Adolf was successful. But the aftermath was the problem.
The white villa burned, and sparks spread everywhere, leading to a huge fire spreading through the forest.
She saw Adrian’s sad eyes watching helplessly amidst fleeing animals and burning trees. Fortunately, there was a river nearby, but by the time the fire was put out, much had been lost.
“It will go well, Loa.”
Teishar approached Lorencia. Unlike usual, his brows were slightly furrowed, and he sighed more frequently. His eyes were slightly bloodshot as if he hadn’t slept properly.
“That’s right. We foresaw the future to prevent such misfortunes.”
Teishar’s face drew close to Lorencia’s. Gazing into her violet eyes beneath her long lashes, he lightly kissed her eyelids and cheeks. His warm breath touched her cheeks simultaneously with the kisses.
Lorencia’s face turned bright red.
“Tell me everything, Loa. What’s bothering you. The parts you’re worried about. Everything. Pour it all out to me.”
Every time he saw Lorencia’s worried face, it felt like his heart would stop from the shock. Especially today, she had expressed concern about seeing a forest burned by fire.
“Right now, what I wish for is that His Majesty the Emperor and Her Majesty the Empress are safely rescued and that the fire doesn’t spread to the forest.”
“That’s how it will be. As the Black Snake of the Earth, I will accept your command for the sake of Lorencia, the child of Ella.”
Teishar knelt on one knee before Lorencia and spoke.
“I will bring you nothing but victory.”
Lorencia quietly watched as Teishar made a knight’s vow. He stood up again and gently stroked her hair like a feather, smiling affectionately.
“From now on, Prince Ruans will become the Emperor.”
In other words, it meant the time was approaching for her to leave Spencer Mansion and go to Di Glosten Mansion.
“When you become Lady Di Glosten…”
“I will visit every day.”
“Won’t you be working?”
“I will finish work quickly and come.”
“But won’t you be tired?”
“I won’t be tired at all.”
“Still, take care of yourself.”
“You’re the only one who worries about my well-being, Loa.”
Teishar caressed the ends of Lorencia’s red hair with his fingers. Looking into her innocent violet eyes, he suddenly felt the urge to tease her. A strange sensation welled up in his heart. He wanted to take a bite of her white cheeks and neck. And past her delicate shoulders.
“This is driving me crazy.”
Strange impulses surged through him. Teishar muttered quietly and lowered his gaze slightly. It seemed like his heart as a knight who must protect his lady was crumbling.
“Pardon?”
“It’s nothing.”
Teishar cleared his throat. His face turned bright red.
“And there’s one thing I want right now.”
“Please tell me, Loa.”
Lorencia raised her heels and gestured for Teishar to come closer. As Teishar bent his waist and face close, Lorencia quietly whispered in his ear.
“What I want right now are Ter’s lips.”
Teishar’s heart pounded. Lorencia’s lovely words, desiring him, were so sweet.
“If that’s what Loa wants, I will gladly give them to you.”
Teishar gently pressed his lips against Lorencia’s soft pink lips. His pounding heart showed no signs of calming down.
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
