Danmokbi was fidgeting with the hem of his clothes. They were poorly made, with crooked stitching, but Danmokbi liked it because every single stitch contained Yeona’s affection for him.
‘Yeona is affectionate.’
He never thought that affection was particularly meant for him, but Danmokbi knew now.
‘If I mingle with many people in the main house, she’ll be affectionate to them too.’
It was like finding out that the sun, which he thought shone warmly only on him, actually shines fairly on everyone.
So he should lock away that sun so no one else can see it.
Danmokbi shook his head firmly.
“My world is enough with just the two of us. I don’t need anyone else.”
“Sigh.”
The steward wiped his face dry and spoke with a slightly heated tone.
“So you’ll keep having that young one sew, cook, and clean?”
“……What?”
Caught off guard by the unexpected challenge, Danmokbi’s eyes widened. The steward continued with a serious tone.
“If you care for the child that much, think carefully, young master. I know that she’s diligent and hardworking. But how hard must it have been for her to care for you alone? Trying to do things beyond her ability.”
“That’s……. ”
Danmokbi’s eyes were drawn to the crooked stitches again. Seeing that his words were getting through, the steward pressed further.
“This is an opportunity. An opportunity for others to share the work that Yeona did. Then she can live more comfortably, and that will be better for you too, won’t it?”
“I can help her.”
“Young Master!”
Danmokbi jumped up from his seat.
“I’m going.”
His tone was firm, but his face was full of confusion.
‘The steward has a point.’
He had never thought she was struggling because Yeona was always smiling.
‘If my position changes, and more people help, Yeona won’t have to struggle like now.’
Although it was irritating to follow the words of Danmokbi, who had never acted like a father, he wouldn’t refuse if it was for Yeona’s sake.
‘Let’s go back and ask Yeona. If she wants it, let’s do it.’
Thinking this, Danmokbi was quickening his pace when he noticed a familiar figure heading towards the outbuilding.
How could he not recognize Yeona? And how could he not hear that voice?
“Thank you. A wonderful young master.”
Yeona was smiling broadly, praising someone.
Danmokbi looked at him with eyes burning with jealousy and rage. The same face was blankly staring up at him.
I had to hurry away from Danmokchang, led by Danmokbi without even taking care of Baekho. I wanted to say goodbye to Danmokchang, but I couldn’t speak a word, seeing Danmokbi biting his lips.
It was only after we returned home that Danmokbi, who had been dragging my arm, let go of it.
“Go inside. Rest.”
Danmokbi tried to lock himself in his room without even looking at my face. I quickly grabbed the hem of his clothes.
“Wait a moment, young master. Why are you so angry?”
“Angry?”
Danmokbi turned to look at me. His face was twisted so badly that it felt like I had tormented him.
Danmokbi came closer to me with big strides. Then he buried his forehead on my shoulder. His pitifully trembling voice echoed in my ears.
“How can I be angry with you?”
No, I was the one who was surprised, so why was he making such a tearful face? I reflexively tightened my hand, which was rising to pat his back.
It was when I had left Danmokbi, who was leaning on me with his hands hanging awkwardly. Danmokbi asked with a voice that seemed to be choked up.
“Why are you kind to everyone?”
“What?”
“Why do you smile at anyone and treat everyone kindly?”
“Oh…….”
I suddenly wondered why he had become so gloomy.
‘He must be jealous because Danmokchang and I seemed too close!’
But I got confused and talked to Danmokchang because of Danmokbi. How on earth should I explain this from start to finish?
‘Well, I was Danmokbi’s only friend and family.’
He was still young, so I understood his possessiveness.
I chuckled and wrapped my arms around Danmokbi’s back.
“I’m not that nice, young master. I have people I dislike too. Being kind to others is just a social smile. There might be a need for help later, so there’s no need to ruin the relationship.”
“Yeona, is it hard to be with me? Do you need other people?”
“What?”
I thought I had spoken understandably, but this was an irrelevant remark. When I blinked and stiffened, Danmokbi raised his head and met my eyes.
“Do I just need to be a good boy? Help with Yeona’s things, live without worrying Yeona. Then, you don’t need anyone else?”
“That’s…….”
I stared blankly into Danmokbi’s eyes. The black pupils reflected me like a mirror.
Danmokbi disappeared like that, pulling Yeona, and Danmokchang was left alone by the pond.
Sometimes a fish misjudged a falling leaf as food and came out, then went back in. Staring blankly at the pond making ripples, Danmokchang recalled the girl he just met.
‘Was her name Yeona?’
A bright girl with round eyes and peachlike rosy cheeks. Just by looking at her face, he felt energized.
Danmokchang looked down at his hands.
‘The corn was sweet. And it didn’t hurt my wrist either.’
It wasn’t his first time eating corn. However, the corn Yeona gave him was definitely different from anything he had tasted before.
Moreover, the wrist that was warmly blown on was healing cleanly as if it was never scratched.
“How strange…….”
‘Will I meet her again?’
It was when Danmokchang was murmuring and stroking his wrist. A cold and heavy voice echoed from behind.
“What are you talking about?”
“……!!”
Danmokchang quickly got up. Danmoksu was already standing within reach.
‘I didn’t even notice him coming this close!’
He had been completely absorbed in his thoughts. Danmokchang quickly bowed his head respectfully.
“Ah, Father.”
Danmoksu’s eyes sharply scanned Danmokchang.
“You…….”
The small and thin body and the intimidated expression bothered him. Maybe it was more so because a comparison had come into existence with an identical face.
The woodcutter, who had been staring at the log pole, suddenly struck it with his fist.
“Ugh!”
Without a chance to dodge, the log pole that was struck on the shoulder screamed and fell to its knees. Looking down at the log pole, the woodcutter declared in a cold voice,
“You’re useless.”
“Huh?”
Danmokbi’s face turned pale at the cold voice he had never heard before.
The woodcutter turned away sharply without even looking at his eldest son and commanded his general, who was following behind him,
“Have the second one brought in its original form quickly. Today. Understand?”
“Yes.”
Upon hearing the woodcutter’s words, Danmokbi blinked his eyes.
“The, the second one?”
What came to mind was a boy with the same face. He looked down at him with a clear and cold gaze, saying,
It’s mine.
It sounded like a declaration of intent to take everything he had.
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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