The day Haeun’s name needlessly circulated among the elite and leaders in politics and business, it was a disaster.
Chairman Kwon, who never believed his late wife’s words, took a long time to call Haeun, whom he had left behind in the countryside. When he finally did, the fact that his daughter-in-law status got entangled in various rumors due to her various relationships wasn’t something he would be pleased to know.
Especially given the peculiar situation of Taeha, who had never been in a relationship.
Fortunately, Taeha didn’t have a special woman in his heart, so it was a fairly good situation that he wouldn’t reject this marriage.
Finally, she could fulfill her long-cherished wish.
“I’m hungry. Please buy me food.”
“Food at this hour? You probably had in-flight meals.”
The housekeeper wasn’t particularly pleased with her daughter’s nonchalant attitude towards her figure.
So, how could she win Taeha’s heart? Even if she looked pretty, it was uncertain whether it would catch his eye.
Although the slightly snobbish demeanor wasn’t pleasant, it was the first day of her return, so the housekeeper decided to overlook it.
“Okay, I’ll let it slide for today. What do you want to eat?”
Having never experienced any fantasies about home-cooked meals, Haeun naturally had no illusions about them.
Although she sometimes remembered the meals her grandmother used to make during the few years she took care of her in the countryside.
It was a quaint house, but her grandmother’s pumpkin and pepper paste stew was truly exceptional. She could easily eat two bowls of rice.
I wonder how she’s doing with those frightened eyes? Is she still living a difficult life?
“What do you want to eat?”
Haeun finally stopped her thoughts when she felt a subtle force in the tone.
“I want to eat green onion pancakes.”
“Driver, we should get them from Dongnae Green Onion Pancake House. And also, makgeolli.”
“But who is he really? The person you’ll marry. I’m really curious, and it’s driving me crazy.”
“Choose your words carefully. Don’t make mistakes in front of the chairman. Once you break a plate, it’s hard to forget.”
“Yes. I’ll be careful.”
The housekeeper was satisfied with Haeun’s submissive response without any rebellion.
“When you meet that person, he’ll probably be forever grateful to me.”
“Is it that serious?”
Mother and daughter laughed heartily as they exited the airport.
The eyes picking out fruits are quite discerning and meticulous. Red and firm apples went into the basket, followed by plump, yellow pears.
Eunseo selected soju, fruit punch, incense, candles, and disposable bowls. After that, she added finger-sized cheese sausages to the basket.
The 49th day.
It seemed like she would have to visit Gangwon Province thoroughly tomorrow. There was no religion to rely on, so she couldn’t seek refuge in a church or temple. She hadn’t thought of spending the night at Taeha’s house, taking advantage of someone else’s hospitality.
Still, the head of this household kindly allowed her to spend the mourning period there, so she decided she would go and find that mountain.
The 49th day. She hoped they had a good life.
In the next life, she hoped to live well in a house full of blessings. She wanted to meet a kind husband, be loved, have healthy children with long life spans, and meet a very beautiful granddaughter different from herself.
So, let’s promise not to meet in the next life. If we happen to meet again, come back with a truly benevolent demeanor. You don’t have to worry about providing three meals a day; just make me full with warm words.
Or, on the contrary, how about becoming a grandmother yourself? Climbing up the steep hill in Itaewon late at night, Eunseo spoke her inner thoughts.
Still, the past three years weren’t bad. It wasn’t affectionate, but it wasn’t rude either. That was too irritating. If he had been consistently rude, she could have somehow forgotten. Even if she had hated him to the point of spitting blood, she would have eventually gotten over that 49th day.
What were those three years?
Everything was thrown away: the hair that was tightly held, the sensation of a sharp hatchet, the feeling of hunger throughout the day. Even the childish excuses of a dozen words that fell off hastily with a single scolding.
Grandmother, you really need to live well.
After delivering a composed remark, Eunseo, with the now considerably heavier eco-bag on her shoulder, opened the front door.
However, unlike usual, a beautiful sound echoed in the usually quiet house. It was a piano.
For a moment, it made her forget the hardships.
Maybe Taeha is playing it, Eunseo thought, abandoning her promise to stay quiet and moving her feet to the skipped floor as if being drawn by a magnet.
It was a cautious movement like that of a stealthy cat.
In the spacious front window, in front of the majestic black piano, there was a man she had never seen before, and the fingers tapping the keys were full of vitality, as if they were alive.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
