“My wish is always the same.”
Watching him speak as if there were no doubts, Asha somehow felt like she knew what his wish was.
‘He probably doesn’t want to drift away from me…’
If his wish doesn’t come true, will he be hurt again?
Asha’s heart grew a bit heavier, and she picked up a feather pen. Originally, the rule was to write only one big wish on the wish paper, but Asha had so many wishes that she densely wrote them in small letters on the paper.
Asha, who had always wished for others’ happiness without a break, such as for Jackal and Karaf, suddenly had a thought, and she stopped her pen for a moment.
Eventually, she added one more wish at the end.
[Please let me be happy this time too.]She, who had never taken care of herself at all, truly wanted to be happy now.
Asha smiled proudly as she put the note in.
The two now headed to the riverside with lanterns in hand. The long river was already filled with countless lanterns floated by numerous people.
It was a beautiful sight, as if the lanterns were floating on the water like moons.
Asha stood side by side with Karaf for a moment, enjoying the dreamy scenery. Soon, they prepared to float their own lanterns.
“You need to be careful not to flip the lantern or let it sink into the water.”
Saying so, Karaf demonstrated first.
It was an unexpectedly delicate movement.
The lantern released from Karaf’s hand smoothly glided on the water.
It was undoubtedly the most unique and noticeable lantern compared to others around.
Children nearby pointed to his lantern, urging their parents to get one like it.
When Karaf made a pleased expression upon hearing those sounds, Asha also laughed and followed him, floating her own lantern.
The two lanterns floated side by side on the water, slowly drifting down the river.
As they stood there watching, the sound of knights’ footsteps was heard from behind.
“Your Majesty!”
Karaf sighed and said, “This… just when the atmosphere is so nice, nuisances appear already…”
Durand spoke with a stern face.
“We’ve been searching for a while! Now is not the time for you two to be here like this.”
“But… the most important thing for me now is the date with Bannetza.”
Durand hesitated for a moment and then replied.
“Even so… on the day of an important event, it’s not the right time for the owner of the palace to leave. People are already gossiping about your disappearance.”
“Ah…”
Karaf sighed and turned to Asha.
“It’s a shame, but I have to go back now. However, the Empress can continue to enjoy the festival a bit more. You’ve probably been frustrated being cooped up in the palace. Take it as a change of mood and come back later.”
Karaf instructed one of the knights to bring Sanya, a maid, to him.
Sanya, running with lively steps from a distance, noticed Karaf, and her steps abruptly stopped.
Sanya quickly gathered her hands in front and deeply bowed.
“Your, Your Majesty…”
Karaf spoke with a leisurely face.
“I heard that Bannetza cherishes you the most. I’ll do my best to show you around the festival.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
With a sense of duty on her face, Sanya looked at Asha and said, “Bannetza-nim! I’ll properly show you the festival today! Please trust me!”
Asha also smiled with excited expression at Sanya’s bright energy.
Seeing that, Karaf briefly showed a satisfied expression, then turned back to the knights with a stern face and said, “Hey, all of you. Follow me with these.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
The knights froze and carried the items Karaf had bought with both hands, returning to the palace.
Karaf glanced at Sanya and handed her a bunch of gold coins.
“That should be enough for you to enjoy without any worries.”
“…Yes! Thank you, Your Majesty! I’ll do my best to entertain Bannetza-nim!”
When Sanya bowed deeply, Karaf nodded contentedly and turned away like a satisfied lion.
Once everyone left, Sanya exhaled the breath she had been holding.
“Bannetza-nim, now let’s play together.”
Asha replied with a smile, “Sure.”
Sanya led her to various shops, showing her interesting accessories and curiosities.
In one corner, an outdoor performance was taking place, where a man was demonstrating blowing fire to make butterflies fly.
As if by magic, when he blew fire, red flames in the shape of butterflies soared into the sky.
Children around clapped and cheered, delighted.
Asha also clapped and laughed while watching, with her hood flipped over.
To celebrate the festival, nameless street performers also came out for a parade.
Asha seemed to want to dance secretly, and her body seemed to move involuntarily.
The two roamed around, tasting various foods one by one.
In the bustling crowd, Sanya, who was busy buying something and forcibly handing it over to Asha, continued to emphasize something she had said about five times just before.
“You must try this! It’s a food sold only during the festival, and it’s hard to get. Oh, remember the name and ask the imperial chefs to make it!”
Sanya diligently observed and tasted the foods.
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
