“Kwon Yul and Seo Yeon, who stood up side by side, took their seats on either side of Jae Suk.”
“Miss Seo Yeon.”
In response to Kwon Yul’s gaze, Seo Yeon gently held Jae Suk’s hand.
“Oh, it’s really burdensome. Truly.”
This time, Kwon Yul grabbed Jae Suk’s backhand.
“Aunt, I can’t do without Miss Seo Yeon.”
“Yul, don’t make a definite decision already. How much time do you have ahead of you? There’s nothing you can’t do.”
“If we’re going to point fingers at who made it like this, it’s Hyung.”
When Kwon Yul glanced at Seo Hee, he nodded.
“He’s the one I’m going to kill. Well, I took a person who doesn’t even drink to a hotel.”
“……”
“On top of that, shamelessly, Yul lied to Seo Yeon.”
When Seo Hee portrayed the first meeting as if it were lighthearted, Jae Suk’s forehead wrinkled.
“Oh, should I tell Grandfather that I’m the one who ruined Yul’s future this time?”
“Seo Hee!”
“Aunt, I haven’t disobeyed the adults so far. Please.”
Seo Yeon silently watched the fiery exchange between the two men. Then, she felt Jae Suk’s firm hand relax.
‘Is something about to happen?’
Sensing a change, Seo Yeon shook her head weakly, grasping her emotions.
“Even if Grandfather opposes until the end, I will go through with it. You know, where would a father and son go?”
“Yul! Is this really how you’re going to be?”
“That’s right, Aunt. Please don’t even oppose.”
If logical persuasion didn’t work, Kwon Yul appealed emotionally. If that didn’t work either, he quickly changed his stance.
“How wonderful it is. Because we’re close with my sister-in-law and Miss Seo Yeon. There won’t be any loud noises in the house.”
Everyone, listening to Kwon Yul’s words, nodded as if enchanted by how persuasive they were.
“In the end, if it comes to marriage, Aunt, please help from the beginning. Okay?”
“Yul, you’re still young. The future is bright, so don’t rush like this.”
“Just because I’m young doesn’t mean my thoughts are immature.”
When Jae Suk shook her head, Seo Yeon subtly intervened.
“Aunt, if it’s okay at this level, can we say you’re thinking positively?”
Seo Yeon gave Jae Suk a chance to scrutinize, having accurately sensed that Jae Suk’s heart was wavering.
“Yes. Aunt, if you have any wishes, please feel free to tell me.”
After Kwon Yul finished speaking, Jae Suk was silent for a moment. She alternately looked at Seo Yeon and Kwon Yul, ignoring Seo Hee.
“Well, then.”
Before speaking, Jae Suk hesitated slightly.
“This is just in case.”
Seo Yeon and Kwon Yul nodded simultaneously as if they would listen to everything.
“Marriage first for our Seo Hee! Seo Hee is much older than you, and it’s the first marriage in our house.”
It was a matter that could be fully understood. Seo Yeon and Kwon Yul expressed their consent in unison.
“And a house in Cheongdam-dong.”
“Why is a house in Cheongdam-dong coming up here?”
In response to Seo Hee’s question, Jae Suk sharply retorted.
“You stay quiet.”
“Why should I stay quiet? What is it?”
“Don’t you disturb me. I’m going to ask my father to give Seo Hee a house in Cheongdam-dong as a wedding gift. Yul, I hope you help a bit.”
“Mom, talk to me about that. Why burden Yul with it?”
Ignoring her son’s complaint, Jae Suk didn’t care. Instead, she looked intently at Seo Yeon and asked.
“Do you feel uncomfortable, thinking that I’m taking away Yul’s inheritance?”
“No, Aunt. Your father’s assets have nothing to do with me. Besides…”
Seo Yeon looked at Ho Jin, and they exchanged glances.
“It would be nice if our Ho Jin could start his married life in a good place.”
“Is that true?”
“Well, I hope Ho Jin is happy for a lifetime.”
Meeting a friend from her immature days getting married to the one she loves. Just thinking about it, Seo Yeon’s heart swelled with emotion. So, it was a matter to congratulate Ho Jin on being able to live in a good house, not something to be jealous of.
“Han Seo Yeon, you’re really…”
Perhaps because they were so sincere to each other, Ho Jin choked back tears, his chin trembling like a peach pit.
“Mother, I will truly be filial. Please help us, Seo Yeon. Okay?”
Rising abruptly from his seat, Ho Jin embraced Jae Suk’s shoulders and pleaded. Seo Yeon, in turn, also teared up.
“Oh, I can’t live like this. Really.”
On both sides of Jae Suk were Kwon Yul and Seo Yeon, behind her was Ho Jin, and facing her was Seo Hee, staring intently. Like a person trapped in a trap, Jae Suk didn’t know what to do.
“Even if we both clearly want it, there’s nothing we can’t do, Aunt.”
Kwon Yul spoke with a serious gaze.
“A house in Cheongdam-dong. I’ll talk to Grandfather about it. But in return.”
“Tell me.”
“Before and after I negotiate with Grandfather.”
Kwon Yul, who had already set the D-day in his mind, added to his schedule.
“Make sure Aunt embraces Seo Yeon so that Mrs. Kim’s influence doesn’t get in.”
Taking a short breath, Jae Suk scrutinized Seo Yeon.
“Yul, do you really have to go this far?”
“Yes. It’s the first and last thing I want. There’s only one thing for Miss Seo Yeon.”
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
