I packed my things quickly. Thanks to Danmokbi saying he wouldn’t take anyone other than me, I packed as simply as possible.
‘I have to reduce it as much as possible.’
Still, I couldn’t reduce the food and water, so the bag was quite heavy.
‘Carrying this around will be work in itself.’
After tying the knot tightly for the last time, I asked Danmokbi, who was watching me pack.
“But how do we get to Habook?”
At my question, Danmokbi slightly tilted his head and replied.
“Usually, we run there.”
“What?”
Did I hear that right?
‘We run there?!’
I was so incredulous that I opened my mouth wide, and Danmokbi chuckled awkwardly.
“Since Yeona hasn’t learned lightness skill, that will be difficult. Shall we ride a horse together?”
“A horse?”
I recalled the horse I encountered in Sega. The horse, blinking its fistsized eyes, was much larger than I had vaguely thought.
‘I ride that.’
Even if I closed my eyes and tried to imagine it, I couldn’t picture it. I was worried I might fall and hurt myself or the horse.
Seeing me trembling, Danmokbi asked in a cautious tone.
“Yeona, shall I carry you?”
“Yes?”
“If I hold Yeona like this and run, wouldn’t it work?”
My eyes involuntarily turned to the round, dumplinglike packed bag. Running with that heavy load and carrying me too, all the way to Habook?
‘I don’t think that’s like marching.’
If that happened, Danmokbi might lose all his strength before even arriving at Habook and wouldn’t be able to perform his best at the martial arts competition.
I awkwardly smiled and opened my mouth.
“I think it’s best if you leave me behind…”
Before I could throw a tantrum, Danmokbi’s face stiffened, and I quickly changed my posture and clapped.
“Ahahaha, no. I must go. I have to cheer on our Young Master’s splendid appearance.”
Ah, still, I think it’s too much. No matter how much Danmokbi wants it, I should refuse if it’s impossible.
As I was pondering what to say, Danmokbi grabbed my hand tightly.
“Yeona.”
When I looked back at him, questioning his intention, Danmokbi lowered his eyes and spoke in a sullen expression.
“I know it’s my selfishness. But I’d like you to go with me.”
“Eugh.”
How can I cruelly refuse that face? I wanted to grant Danmokbi’s request as much as possible.
I fiddled with my fingers and explained why I was hesitant.
“I’ve never ridden a horse before, so I’m not confident. If I slow you down and Young Master is late for the martial arts competition, it wouldn’t be good.”
“That’s…”
Danmokbi paused at that, having no rebuttal.
The white tiger, who was yawning and licking its front paws, spoke.
Just ride me. Isn’t that enough?
“What?”
Ride? The white tiger?
Unable to comprehend, I blinked, and the white tiger growled.
It seems like you think I’m a real tiny cat. It’s nothing for me to carry Yeona in my true form.
“I’m not that skinny, you know?”
I grumbled habitually, but it was a tempting offer. Isn’t that hugging that soft white fur?
“Wow, it must be so soft and nice. What if I doze off?”
Enough chitchat.
The white tiger said, rolling its eyes, but the raised corner of its mouth was clear that it was pleased.
Danmokbi nodded.
“Then let’s depart tomorrow morning.”
[This is the time separator]“So, I think I won’t be in Sega for a while.”
I took a moment to meet Danmokchang. Danmokchang, who heard my whole story, nodded and answered indifferently.
“I see. Your brother is going to Habook.”
“Weren’t you invited by Young Master?”
“There’s no reason for him to tell me to go when my brother is going. It’s only a comparison.”
“…….”
Danmokchang spoke nonchalantly, but from my perspective, it was a startling statement.
‘It seems he still hasn’t even attached a servant.’
Danmokchang’s place was chilly. There were no bustling maids in sight, and the silence between our conversation was absolute.
As I hesitated about how to respond, Danmokchang softened his eyes and smiled.
“Thank you, still. Coming all this way to tell me that. I suppose there was no helping it, even if you left without a word.”
“Eh, how can you do that?”
Even though we haven’t known each other long, I know that’s not enough to just leave suddenly. I handed a bundle to Danmokbi.
“And these are snacks. They last longer than meals, so eat them slowly.”
“Snacks?”
“Yes, yes. Healthy ginseng confectionery and dried fruits. They’re rustic since I made them, but they should taste good.”
Danmokbi carefully accepted the bundle with both hands, and then he spoke with a wide smile.
“Thank you, really. I’m happy.”
Seeing Danmokbi’s innocent smile, my heart ached. I couldn’t help but smile back as I left Danmokbi’s place.
‘Such a kind young master.’
Why did I have to create such a cruel scenario that made me cry?
‘Danmokbi should be happy, too.’
If I had known, I would have left some elixir. I was plodding along, lost in thought when it happened.
“Are the greetings over?”
“Ah, young master!”
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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