Marriage with the Younger Brother of the Man Who Betrayed Me (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 13
Upon hearing Ernant’s request, Martin immediately refused without the slightest hesitation.
“We will be attending the event as a group on the day itself. I can’t possibly let the Vice Captain go alone.”
“Yulia is attending not as the Vice Captain of the Order, but as my partner.”
“…….”
Until now unmoving, Martin’s brow twitched slightly.
Not missing that tiny signal, Ernant continued without pause.
“It’s already settled between us. She’ll wear a regular dress instead of the Order’s uniform.”
“…….”
“When I told her I’d personally prepare the dress, she was absolutely delighted. I suppose Yulia prefers a flashy, expensive gown over the dull Order uniform.”
To Martin, who remained silent, Ernant added one final remark.
“So don’t interfere with Yulia regarding this event—just make sure to send her off on time.”
With those words, Ernant turned and walked away.
Even as he watched Ernant’s back recede into the distance, Martin couldn’t bring himself to speak.
Yulia herself had said she wished to be the Emperor’s partner rather than the Order’s Vice Captain.
If that was truly her desire, then neither Martin nor anyone else had the right to forbid it.
Thus, Martin could only keep his mouth shut until Ernant’s figure vanished completely from sight.
[This is the timeline separator]After Ernant left, I took a full three days of rest.
With frostbite on my forearm and cuts on my legs, I’d been injured all over—so even a sturdy body like mine needed rest.
For that reason, I spent my days lounging comfortably in my tent, eating, relaxing, and enjoying a peaceful routine.
Meals were brought directly to my tent by Elma, my closest friend, which gave me the chance to hear various bits of news from her.
Stories like how the knights were all excited about the Founding Day celebration, or how the Captain was unusually tense… things like that.
Even now, Elma sat beside me during our meal, chattering away cheerfully.
“Then the Captain gave me this super sharp glare! I nearly fainted right there! Honestly, it was the fiercest look I’ve ever gotten!”
Unlike during meetings, Elma’s voice now was light and lively.
Though she always maintained a serious demeanor around others, she was completely different when alone with me.
She’d turn cheerful and talkative.
Accustomed to this side of her, I replied casually.
“Really? So the Captain’s been in a bad mood lately?”
“Yeah. It seems to be because of His Majesty the Emperor’s recent visit… He always looked a bit uneasy after meeting His Majesty before, but this time it’s unusually severe. Maybe there’s some kind of tension going on that we don’t know about?”
“Hmm… Then I should probably go see the Captain myself.”
At that, Elma—who normally turned into a chatterbox around me—suddenly fell silent.
She froze with her mouth full of bread like a squirrel, and after a long pause, finally spoke again.
“Hmm… Well… Maybe… you shouldn’t?”
“Why?”
“It’s just… maybe it’d be better not to go. Because—”
She seemed torn on whether to speak or stay quiet, but ultimately her chatty nature won out.
“I heard the Captain isn’t just angry because of His Majesty… but also because of you, the Vice Captain.”
What Elma said was enough to shock me.
I gently set down the fork I’d been holding and pressed her for details.
“You mean the Captain’s upset… because of me?”
“No!! It’s definitely not your fault!! You haven’t done anything wrong at all!! It’s just something I happened to hear—”
Again, she hesitated—but eventually spoke up.
“Remember that day you got injured? Right after, you accepted His Majesty’s support.”
“Oh…”
“Captain Martin had wanted to send His Majesty back to the palace right away because he seemed uncomfortable with His presence, but you interfered by accepting His Majesty’s support… Simon told me that’s why the Captain’s been especially on edge.”
“Simon’s the Captain’s personal attendant—if he said that, it’s probably not mistaken.”
As I pressed my fingers against my throbbing temples, Elma quickly shook her head.
“But even so, Simon’s words aren’t always accurate! He tends to exaggerate things… That’s why I was wondering whether I should even tell you or not…”
“No, you did well. Thank you for letting me know. I really do need to go see the Captain now.”
“But won’t you just get caught in the crossfire? Wouldn’t it be safer to just wait until his anger cools down?”
Of course, as Elma said, waiting for his anger to subside would be the safer option.
After all, sharp emotions usually mellow with time.
But.
“We don’t have time. The Founding Day celebration is coming up soon. I want to close one more rift before then—and for that, I need the Captain’s permission, so I have to go see him.”
“What? There’s barely any time left before the event—going into another rift now seems too much, don’t you think?”
“At this rate, it’ll take five whole years to close all the rifts. I want to work harder and shorten that time—to about three years.”
“Goodness, I’m barely holding on day by day, and you’re aiming for something like that… Do you really think it’s possible? That the Empire will regain peace within three years?”
To Elma, who asked with hope-filled eyes, I confidently nodded.
“It’s absolutely possible. Because I’ll make it happen.”
“Oh, if you keep saying such cool things, I might just fall for you, Vice Captain!”
“Haha, no way. You should fall for someone even cooler than me.”
I ruffled Elma’s hair playfully and stood up from my seat.
Just as I was about to leave the tent with my empty tray, I suddenly remembered something important I needed to tell her.
“Oh, and Elma—I have something I need to warn you about before the event.”
“…?”
“During the Founding Day celebration, be careful of a brown-haired man who asks you to dance.”
“A brown-haired man?”
I nodded, recalling memories from my previous life.
“His name was… Ollen, I think? Anyway, if a man with that name approaches you, avoid him at all costs. He’s a bad guy who’ll make your life hard.”
Elma looked utterly bewildered.
She must have been startled by my sudden advice, as if I’d glimpsed the future.
Right now, she probably didn’t understand what I meant—but by the time of the Founding Day celebration, she’d see for herself.
Without adding any further explanation, I left the tent.
After putting away my tray and quickly brushing my teeth, I headed straight to see the Captain.
Though facing him was daunting—especially if his poor mood was indeed my fault—I couldn’t put it off.
After all, I needed his permission before I could go close the next rift.
“Captain, are you busy?”
I called out to him from outside his tent.
No reply came.
I’d clearly been told by other knights that he was inside.
Could he have stepped out briefly?
I didn’t want to assume he was deliberately ignoring me, so I decided it was probably just that.
Maybe he’d gone for a short walk.
But since I couldn’t just stand there waiting indefinitely for his return, I turned to leave.
“Come in.”
Just as I started to turn away, the Captain’s permission came.
Carefully, I stepped into the tent.
The Captain sat at his desk, quickly reviewing something.
I quietly spoke up first.
“Um… I’d like to go alone to Rift No. 1 in the Barony of Parmat.”
“…….”
“If you grant me permission, I’ll depart tonight. We need to hurry to finish it before the event starts.”
Even after I finished speaking, the Captain remained silent.
The heavy silence made my mouth dry with unease.
Just as I wished for a drink of water, the Captain finally moved his lips.
“Do you really need my permission?”
“Excuse me?”
“Since when have you ever followed my orders so diligently?”
His words cut deep.
Having already heard from Elma why he was angry with me, I immediately lowered my head.
“I accepted His Majesty’s support that day to prevent the situation from getting complicated. If it seemed like I was defying your orders… I’m sorry.”
“No, it’s not just about that.”
“Not about that…?”
“Right. You accepted His Majesty’s support, let him into our tent, became his partner, and acted alone—the only one in our Order to do so… Those things did serve as the ‘trigger’ that snapped me back to my senses. I nearly forgot you weren’t truly mine—but thanks to that, I came to my senses.”
He paused briefly, then stepped closer to me.
Looking down at me with a cold gaze, he continued.
“But my distrust and discomfort toward you started far earlier than that. Precisely from the moment you joined our Order a year ago on His Majesty’s command and instantly became Vice Captain.”
“…….”
“So don’t bother apologizing to me for obeying His Majesty’s will. After all, I’ve never truly been your superior, have I?”
As the Captain said, I’d indeed joined the Order a year ago under Ernant’s orders.
To keep close watch on the Captain and report his every move to Ernant.
So if he’d felt uneasy about me in the past, I could understand.
But still.
“When we went into the rift together this time… didn’t you trust and acknowledge me as your subordinate?”
“Didn’t I already say it? I nearly forgot you weren’t mine—but only for a moment.”
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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Yulia is exceptionally intelligent and always finds creative solutions to difficult problems.
Took you so long!! I suspected him when he sneek up on you at the river and finally confirmed my suspicion of him since the Ball!!