Perhaps Tasir, who had been through illegal auctions, neardeath experiences, and being chased, would know, but it seemed only natural for Carlein, who had only exchanged a few words, to fall for this.
Carlein didn’t even glance her way, which only strengthened her certainty. Latil kept squeezing the towel, her face grim.
“I heard you were unwell, Your Majesty. Are you alright?”
“I’m not alright. My head keeps hurting.”
“Is it because of the black magician who appeared a few days ago?”
“Maybe. I don’t know how to handle this. There are no records left… but it’s a relief to have the chancellor by my side. Isn’t it?”
“Yes. Your Majesty’s foresight seems to shine at times like this.”
Carlein, with a low but gentle voice, comforted the imposter, even pulling the blanket up to cover the imposter’s knees.
“Lean on me whenever you’re struggling, Your Majesty. I’m always on your side.”
The imposter, seemingly pleased with Carlein’s care, smiled and nodded.
Latil almost tore the towel she was squeezing. She soaked the towel in water and wanted to slap it against Carlein’s back.
‘Your wife is right here, you idiot!’
As Carlein took care of the imposter as sweetly as honey, and left without giving her a glance, Latil, feeling increasingly upset, picked up the bowl with the wet towel and went out of the bedroom.
It’s not like she had been particularly close with Carlein. Still, seeing him take such good care of someone else, even if that person was her imposter, made her unexpectedly upset.
Latil splashed the remaining water in the garden near her bedroom, shouting that Carlein was a fool. It’s foolish to call the imposter ‘Your Majesty’. Really stupid!
In reality, Carlein’s voice was a deep bass, but that was not what remained in Latil’s head.
‘Wait a minute. Your Majesty?’
Then, Latil realized something strange and was taken aback.
Your Majesty?
Carlein always called Latil ‘Master’. Even when she told him not to, he only ever called her ‘Master’. But today, he called the imposter ‘Your Majesty’.
And that neckobsessed ghost did not obsess over the imposter’s neck today.
‘Has he noticed?’
When the surprised Latil turned her head at that moment, she saw Carlein standing amongst the bushes. He was looking straight at Latil.
‘Not only has he noticed the imposter… but has he noticed me?’
What’s up with him? Is he a dog? He was obsessed with necks, has he really become a wolf with his sense of smell?
Latil wanted to approach him and ask, but remembering that her room window overlooked this place, she forcibly turned her back on Carlein.
Then she finished what she was doing and went back to her room as if nothing had happened.
But as she was hanging the wet towel on the laundry rack and shaking it, Hyacinth came and said in a tone that suggested, ‘Did you get into some trouble?’
“Vanessa. Go to Her Majesty quickly. She is looking for you.”
Why me? Did he see me exchanging glances with Carlein? Latil’s heart pounded, but she couldn’t say no in this situation and reluctantly went into the room.
Surprisingly, not only the imposter but also Lean, who had somehow arrived, was there in the room.
Two people I want to grab by the scruff are together. Is it God’s will to headbutt both at the same time?
Latil spat out curses inside her heart, but she calmly approached the imposter and asked.
“I heard you were calling for me. What is the matter?”
However, it was hard to maintain a calm expression with the answer that came back.
“Take it off.”
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
