Ariante, her cheeks flushed red, ran towards the study. Left alone in the living room, Mayana and Sedilroy’s eyes met. It was an exploratory gaze. Instead of reprimanding Mayana for her unservantlike behavior, Sedilroy sighed and ran his fingers through his hair.
“As soon as I returned, Teacher Bimen grabbed me and went on a lengthy speech. I guess I have a lot to hear from you.”
You’re quick too. Mayana chuckled inwardly, imagining Teacher Bimen running like an angry rhino, insisting on firing her as soon as the Duke descended from the carriage.
Mayana replied,
“I have a lot to tell you, Duke. Mainly about the Princess’s daily life.”
One of Sedilroy’s eyebrows furrowed.
“Ariante is a bit difficult to handle. But…”
“No, it’s not that I’ll quit because the Princess is causing trouble. It’s not that, but…”
Then, Ariante, clutching a piece of paper with both hands, ran out, naturally interrupting the two. Mayana pretended to concentrate on sewing again, listening to their conversation.
Sedilroy, who took the picture from Ariante, moved his eyes for a moment, not knowing how to react.
“Father, did I… draw badly?”
Instantly, Mayana’s head snapped up. Sedilroy, for an unknown reason, also glanced momentarily at Mayana. Mayana’s widened eyes seemed to say,
‘Just try saying she drew badly.’
“Very… well done!”
As soon as Sedilroy’s words fell, Mayana tapped her forehead and bowed her head. However, Sedilroy, unaware of what was wrong, continued his awkward praise.
“A very nice picture, Ariante. Hmm… You are quite talented.”
“Really, Father? What’s nice about it?”
“That’s…”
Sedilroy’s eyes moved quickly. He pointed awkwardly at the whole picture with his finger, fumbling for words.
“These… parts. Like the colors. Very nice.”
Mayana sighed.
‘Read a book, read a book. Even a puppet could act more naturally than that.’
Ariante, with a faint smile, took the picture back from Sedilroy.
The expression on the child’s back was not visible, but Mayana knew all too well how sullen Ariante’s face would be. Even by looking at the small drooping shoulders, it was clear that Ariante had sharply noticed that Sedilroy had answered carelessly.
Sedilroy repeatedly praised Ariante without meaning while stroking her head and then left the room saying he had something to do. Watching the closing door, Ariante looked down at the picture in her hand once more and then suddenly tore it apart.
“Princess!”
Startled, Mayana dropped her sewing and jumped up.
Ariante’s eyes were red and swollen as she turned around, tearing the picture apart. It was an expression too sad and empty for a mere sevenyearold, and even Mayana lost words and just stared at Ariante blankly.
“Princess, the picture is…….”
“I don’t want to hear it!”
Ariante, who had yelled sharply, rushed into the room. She pulled the bedroom door shut with all her strength, and from inside came a noisy sound. It was impossible to tell if she was throwing something or crying.
Mayana sighed and picked up the torn pieces of the picture on the floor. Despite feeling sorry and miserable, she chuckled.
The head was large, the arms were attached without shoulders next to the neck, and there was even a strangelooking large sword, but it was undoubtedly a drawing of Valterminster Duke. Even the ring on the fully extended horizontal right hand was drawn without omission.
Sighing, Mayana folded the picture, put it in her pocket, and put away her sewing. Then she left the room with a resolute expression.
(This is a time separator.)
Even after returning to the Duchy, Sedilroy hardly had a moment to rest. During his absence, he had to check all the various changes in the Duchy that Jocelyn had meticulously recorded, and it was no small task.
On top of that, there were documents waiting for approval……. Even though Valterminster Duchy belonged to the El Bluen Kingdom, all the administrative problems arising within the territory had to be solved by the Duke. Of course, this included financial matters related to imports and exports.
There was a knock on the study door. Signing the document without even lifting his head, Sedilroy said,
“Come in.”
It would be Jocelyn, Sedilroy thought. She’ll probably drop another stack of documents…….
But Sedilroy’s guess was wrong. The person who came was not Jocelyn but Mayana.
“I’m sorry to interrupt you while you’re busy.”
At the melodious but bold voice, Sedilroy glanced up. Realizing that the visitor was Mayana, he put down the pen he was holding and frowned.
“What’s the sudden matter?”
“As I mentioned earlier, I have something to tell you about the princess. I wish you would give me some time. And didn’t you say that you also had a lot to say to me, Your Grace?”
Sedilroy’s fingers moved slowly as if playing a piano. As he rose, the lamp’s light flickered slightly.
Sedilroy, pointing to the sofa, said,
“Sit down and let’s talk.”
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.]
[Touch the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to move to the next chapter if you want.]
