Fortunately, he didn’t ask more probing questions. Although he noticed Mayana’s expression darkening a bit while answering, he assumed it was just a momentary reflection on her hometown. If Cediloy had asked further, it might have become awkward, so it was better for Mayana that he didn’t.
Mayana said, “If you stay in the Duke’s residence instead of going to the capital, Lady Arianthe’s anxiety will be greatly relieved.”
“I hope so.”
“About that child… Swan, was it? Have you made a decision about that child?”
Cediloy pressed his hand against his lips and fell silent for a moment. Every time he opened his eyes, Mayana felt her heart flutter with a mix of complex unease and anticipation. Given Cediloy’s personality that she had observed so far, he would undoubtedly…
“For now, I’ve decided to bring the child to the Duke’s residence in a form of taking care of their well-being.”
Mayana stared at Cediloy with a surprised expression.
“You’re not adopting the child?”
Cediloy, who smirked briefly, glanced at Mayana.
“Weren’t you against the idea of me adopting the child?”
Mayana rolled her eyes for a moment with a slightly embarrassed expression.
“Of course… Considering Lady Arianthe, I was in a position to oppose. However, I was prepared for you to adopt the child.”
“Why did you make such a preparation?”
“Well, um…”
Because you are so lovable to an absurd extent, Mayana thought. However, it wasn’t a role she could be so candid about in front of Cediloy. She closed her mouth for a moment, pondering to find an appropriate expression.
“You seemed very concerned about and fond of the child.”
Cediloy nodded in agreement.
“That’s true. Just as Viscount Glodon helped and cared for me when I was young, I also wanted to help Viscount Glodon’s son. And Swan is a good child. Anyone would want to cherish that child if they were an ordinary person.”
“But why…”
“But for me, Lady Arianthe is the most important. As you well know.”
Mayana realized that she was comforting herself greatly with his answer and felt a strange sensation.
“His Majesty suggested moving to the capital…”
“The capital?”
Cediloy sighed briefly and rubbed his forehead.
“I declined.”
Considering that the marriage of Verbo and Liria had not been revealed in the capital, Arianthe’s existence was still only known within the Duke’s jurisdiction. Given how sensitive the nobility in the capital was to scandals and how much they could gossip, it was better that Arianthe’s presence remained confined to the Duke’s estate. Although El Lautica was a bustling place, it didn’t provide an environment where Arianthe could freely play. She couldn’t climb trees like a squirrel without worrying about others’ eyes or slide down hills, pulling waterweed into her dress.
If it weren’t for Mayana, Cediloy might have moved to the capital as the King of Elmerat had suggested. He wouldn’t have known what Arianthe needed.
“But now… I’ve learned a bit about what Arianthe wants and likes. Thanks to you.”
Under Cediloy’s affectionate gaze, Mayana felt a sudden sinking feeling in a corner of her chest. It was a fleeting and intense sensation, like thunder, which she couldn’t even fully comprehend what was happening.
“…That’s an exaggeration.”
“Hmm, I have a slightly different opinion. Anyway, we’re going to stay here. When Arianthe is old enough to debut, we might move to the capital, but until then, it’s much better for us to live safely and happily here.”
Mayana said, “Now, all that’s left is the child… No, I should call him Young Master. I just hope that Young Master Swan and Lady Arianthe get along well. Fortunately, it’s only something to worry about to this extent.”
“Swan is a quiet child. But, like any boy his age, he has lively aspects too. He won’t play mean pranks.”
“If he’s mischievous, he might get along well with Lady. A bit of mischief could be good.”
Cediloy nodded with a smiling face.
Mayana continued, “You seem to be eagerly anticipating Lady making friends at the tea party tomorrow.”
“There are a few children around Arianthe’s age nearby. If I had paid more attention, it would have been better. But it wasn’t an environment to think about opening parties or inviting people.”
“That’s understandable.”
When Cediloy looked back at the past, the memories were always blurry. He often felt a sense of regret, thinking that Arianthe’s life would have been very different if his younger siblings were still alive. And he felt sorry.
Mayana comfortingly said, “Lady Arianthe is only seven years old now, Duke. She has many more days to live ahead than the days she has lived so far. So, all you have to do is create more things that Lady will be happy about in the future, isn’t it?”
Cediloy’s gaze, which had been staring into the void, slowly moved. When he straightened his upper body that had been leaning forward, Mayana felt as if something had suddenly fallen into the forest. Underneath was soft moss, and not far away, the sound of a shallow river seemed audible.
Cediloy said, “Mayana, you’re quite an amazing person.”
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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