‘Certainly, there is a sense of magic in His Majesty’s blood. But why does it feel so familiar?’
Theos had a rather embarrassing amount of innate magical power compared to other wizards. Naturally, his ability to sense magic was also developed accordingly.
For example, he could detect the flow of magic so subtle that others couldn’t notice it.
Of course, having such an ability didn’t make a significant difference. When casting spells, the most crucial thing was to summon a momentary burst of great power.
However, now Theos thought that, for the first time, his delicate senses might be of help.
‘I should study the regularities felt in the blood on my way back.’
Concentrating magic at his fingertips and transferring blood to a glass bottle, he felt a tingling sensation throughout. If he diligently delved into it in the laboratory, he might discover something new.
“It’s all done, Your Majesty.”
Theos withdrew his hand that had been reaching towards the Emperor’s forearm. Even though he had used only a slight amount of magic, fatigue was considerable, but his heart raced.
“I hope my blood will be of help to Viscount Lexion.”
“Viscount Lexion is also my benefactor. I will do my best.”
With sincere words, Theos retreated with the chief physicians. It was because the Emperor had invited Edith to have tea.
“I hope you enjoyed the refreshments.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
The tea and dessert recommended by the Emperor were all top-notch.
Edith relaxed while savoring the sweet aroma. It didn’t seem like the Emperor spent time with her just to feed her delicious things.
“I suppose returning this item is next in order.”
What the Emperor presented was a jewel box adorned with elaborate gold leaf. Inside was Lea’s blue necklace that Edith had lent.
‘Did he make a dedicated storage box just to keep the necklace for a few days?’
Edith had already noticed that the Emperor cherished Lady Lea, but seeing his feelings revealed through actions made her strangely curious.
In fact, after Balthasar confirmed his identity as the Emperor, there was a small debate in the Lexion Duchy.
Many wondered why Lea approached the Emperor first. It was not because she wanted the child who inherited the blood of the imperial family, but maybe she did.
The only person who might know the truth was Balthasar, her son, but he was in a state of memory loss, so there were only speculations.
Franz was the one who gave clear answers to the trailing questions.
“Lea genuinely cared for His Majesty the Emperor. It’s not a coincidence that the Second and Fourth Princes had a major falling out over Lea.”
“Are you saying… did she intentionally create discord for the Fourth Prince, who lacked power?”
“Perhaps so. Isn’t your sister the child who knew better than anyone how to protect the one she loves?”
Franz added with a bitter smile.
“And Lea told me. That she had the child of the one she loved.”
“…….”
“Ultimately, due to the powerless Fourth Prince, whom Lea chose, ascending to the throne, Lexion became entangled with the imperial family through blood ties. Still, I don’t think what she told me was a lie.”
Edith, upon Franz’s words, could only nod slightly. If Lady Lea in her memories was attracted to a man trying to overcome unfavorable situations through effort, it was inevitable.
‘He must be a man with a captivating gaze. She probably wanted to help him. She probably didn’t want to hinder him until he safely ascended to the throne.’
Although the method of help was somewhat circuitous, it was fortunate that things worked out well, or else Balthasar might not have found his biological father.
“Thank you, Your Majesty. If you ever want to hear the voice contained in the necklace, please let me know.”
“I’ve already heard enough to memorize, but I won’t refuse your kindness. By the way, hearing the story, it seems like you’ve known Lea for quite a long time.”
Lea’s letter contained in the necklace began by explaining who Edith, the girl with the necklace, was to Franz Lexion.
Lea seemed to cherish Edith Lowell, a girl she met in the rural estate, like a daughter.
Therefore, the Emperor couldn’t help but have doubts.
“It seems Madam has known Lea for a long time. If you also share some memories with me, I would be grateful.”
“Well….”
Edith began to recall memories from her childhood.
She enjoyed explaining events, from the time when Balthasar and Lea first entered the Lowell Mansion to gradually building familiarity.
There were even some scenes that made her laugh just by remembering them.
“I remember when Lady Lea burnt the duck meat dish she learned in the market pitch-dark. She always made the same food, so I begged her to make a new dish.”
“Since she was a noble all her life, she probably couldn’t cook.”
“I, and even my mother, had an intuitive sense of that fact, but you can’t imagine how embarrassing it was.”
The Emperor listened to Edith’s stories with a gentle smile.
What kind of life Lea lived after leaving the capital. Where her son, whom she never knew existed, stayed.
Ex-husband Wants Reconciliation
One-line summary: Chasing the wife to the crematorium (making an effort to attract someone who has become indifferent), the female lead doesn’t look back, the second male lead takes the position.
Intro:
To repay the kindness of the older generation, Su Mu crossed into a female-dominated world and became a live-in daughter-in-law of the Yan family, single-handedly saving the Yan family from fire and water.
But her husband, Yan Jiyue, the eldest son of the Yan family, treated her with sarcasm and never showed her a good face.
It wasn’t until after Su Mu’s death that this pampered and arrogant young master shed a few fake tears and pretended to want to die for love.
This life’s kindness was enough. If there was a next life, she would definitely kick Yan Jiyue away.
Who knew that the heavens would be so kind as to allow her to be reborn, returning to the time when she had just married into the Yan family.
Su Mu glanced at the Yan eldest son, who still spoke coldly to her, and threw a divorce letter in front of him.
“Let’s divorce!”
***
Yan Jiyue never imagined that he would be reborn. He happily went to find Su Mu, wanting to make up for the mistakes he had made in his ignorant youth.
Wasn’t the reason the heavens allowed him to be reborn to let him reconcile with Su Mu?
But when he pushed open the door to Su Mu’s room, the person lying on the bed was another man.
Su Mu’s personal attendant, Xie Yi.
Yan Jiyue hated him so much that his teeth itched. In front of Su Mu, Xie Yi was a gentle and considerate whisperer of sweet nothings, but in reality, he was vicious-hearted and deliberately sabotaged their husband and wife relationship.
In the previous life, it was he who secretly hid in Su Mu’s coffin and committed suicide, stealing a step ahead of him to be buried with Su Mu.
Yan Jiyue’s eyes were filled with hatred as he cursed, “What kind of thing are you? Your background is lowly, what right do you have to occupy Su Mu?”
Xie Yi looked at the sleeping Su Mu and no longer pretended to be a whisperer of sweet nothings.
He proudly stuck out his belly, “I have the right because my belly is capable of giving the Wife-master a daughter.”
***
Yan Jiyue was consumed with jealousy. He spread rumors that Xie Yi had once been branded with the mark of a “harlot” on his chest.
But on the night Xie Yi cut off the flesh bearing that mark, Su Mu suddenly realized something was amiss.
“How did you know the exact moment I was poisoned? And why did you show up a month early?”
Xie Yi remained silent, blood from his wound soaking through his robes. His sapphire eyes brimmed with anguish – or was it just a flawless act?
Between a once-arrogant husband now seeking redemption, and a gentle soul willing to die for her – who truly held the darkest secrets? And could it be that Su Mu and Yan Jiyue weren’t the only ones given a second chance at life…?
[Reading Guide]
1. True divorce, chasing the wife to the crematorium, the female lead doesn’t look back, the male lead is Xie Yi.
2. The ex-husband did not cheat, he just realized too late and didn’t realize that he liked the female lead.
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