Like pouring cold water, the nobles awkwardly lowered their heads towards the emperor and empress. In the midst of the confusion, a courtier who seemed helpless about what to do informed the emperor and empress of their entrance.
“Your Majesty, the Emperor, and Your Majesty, the Empress are here!”
“Bowing to the sun and moon of the empire. I greet Your Majesty, the Emperor, and Your Majesty, the Empress.”
Nobles all around were seen making preparations here and there. The voices of people sounding flustered and their stiff gestures made them seem no different from commoners in the lower streets.
The only fortunate thing was that the ambassadors of Heperti and other countries were scheduled to attend the banquet starting tomorrow.
The emperor looked at the banquet hall in silence. In this place where everyone was bewildered and rushing around, there was only one person who remained calm.
Edwin Lowell Bicander. The hero of the previous war and the dog held on a leash by the emperor surprisingly looked at the emperor with a beautiful face, appearing nonchalant.
“That’s right. What is this at a banquet I was invited to…”
What could have happened to my dog?
The emperor looked at the duke with tightly sealed lips. The face of the lady standing beside him also seemed firm.
Contrary to the nonchalant attitude of the prince and the blushing face of Maria Etel standing right in front, it was the opposite.
During the dozens of days in Bicander, he couldn’t even guess what had happened between the two. In the meantime, the prince, who seemed to have just come to his senses, finally gave a respectful greeting to the emperor.
“Your Majesty, the Emperor, and Your Majesty, the Empress. I greet you. There was a disagreement for a moment, causing a disturbance in our entrance. I will explain about this later.”
The words that came out smoothly seemed coarse, as if he hadn’t completely suppressed his anger. However, instead of pointing it out, the emperor nodded.
“…We will take a short break and return.”
As Leopold, who lifted his head, stepped briskly toward the terrace, Maria Etel, who seemed at a loss about what to do, hurriedly followed behind.
Everything was a mess.
The prince, who should start the first dance at the banquet, leaving.
No one dared to understand the situation and just exchanged glances. Even the elegant melody seemed to abruptly cut off in the silent banquet hall.
Then, could the one starting the first dance at this banquet be the duke?
Doubts filled the eyes of the nobles. At that moment, there was the justification of being a hero of war, but now it was not the case.
The nobles alternately looked at the duke and the noble lady. In those gazes, the noble lady also blinked her eyes as if she had realized the situation I was in.
With the prince gone, the one who should start the first dance in terms of hierarchy was the princess. However, being unmarried and the hostess of the banquet, the princess attended the event without a fixed partner.
In this situation, the best scenario would be for the princess to start the first dance with the duke…!
“…The hostess of the banquet, the princess, will start the first dance. Duke, please accompany her. Moreover, considering the efforts put into welcoming the princess’s visit this time, and the affection from the past, sharing one dance shouldn’t be too much to ask.”
The emperor spoke with authority. Although there was a hint of unpleasant emotion in his voice, it was the most efficient way to organize the situation.
In the midst of this, the emperor subtly interwove the duke and the princess into the conversation. It was also a scheme that could demonstrate the close relationship between the imperial family and the duke. However, before the princess could take a step, the duke smiled broadly.
“I apologize… ”
It was a face and voice that showed no apology at all. Adding oil to the fire, the duke’s words, which were already infuriating, made the emperor clench his fists. However, without caring, the duke continued speaking with a smooth voice.
“According to Prince’s words, I am currently being as charming as a bell-jingling kitten. I won’t do anything outside the owner’s gaze.”
A bell-jingling kitten and an owner.
The emperor realized that the owner the duke referred to was the lady, judging by his expression. Consumed by anger to the point where he couldn’t control his expression, the emperor pressed his lips firmly.
How dare the duke. To call my dog the prince’s fiancée an owner. As long as Bacsujeong Mine belongs to the princess, Bicander and the duke are nothing more than my dog.
This would make the princess’s position ridiculous. Before the emperor could express his discomfort, the duke smiled and spoke again.
“Also, if there is anything to complain about in Princess’s visit, please let me know. Bicander currently prohibits the entry of the imperial family and the entire Medelaine Duchy.”
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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