“You look really good. I think it’s the first time I’ve seen you laugh so happily. I’m glad you seem happy.”
His sincere words touched my heart.
I motioned for him to sit on the sofa and began our conversation. The maid brought tea and cookies. While I sat back, Gauser drank his tea vigorously.
“Madam Iris, I truly… What should I say? I was genuinely surprised. In fact, when we were about to return to the gold mine, I was so concerned that the miners might be injured that I called a doctor in advance. However… even though a bomb was used and exploded, no one died. The gold mine didn’t collapse.”
“I see.”
“Moreover… do you know what was discovered afterward?”
Pretending not to know, I asked, “What was found?”
“You’ll be surprised.”
“Please tell me.”
“Mertrium.”
“Oh my.”
Rishi expressed her surprise in her own way, but it seemed insufficient for Gauser.
Gauser once again spoke in a powerful voice.
“The mertrium used in magic was found. And… there is an enormous amount of it.”
“Oh my.”
Rishi feigned surprise once again.
“You don’t seem very surprised.”
“I am incredibly surprised. I can hardly breathe right now…”
Rishi raised her hand to cover her mouth. Gauser narrowed his eyes.
“Is that so?”
“Yes, it is.”
“Hmm. For some reason, I can’t help but think that Madam Iris knew all this in advance. Is it my imagination?”
“Of course. I’m not a prophet. How could I have known that mertrium would come out from there?”
“Well…”
It was an era when magic was disappearing. Even when magic dominated the world, there were hardly any true prophets. In such an era, there was hardly anyone who could predict true prophecies.
“For now, even what is visible is considerable. First, we should dig deeper and check the burial amount to estimate how much will come out.”
The amount of mertrium storage would not be infinite. However, it was enough to be buried for the future business that Rishi would open.
“Have you asked the miners for confidentiality?”
“Of course. They all understand how significant this is and are being careful with their words.”
In the unprepared state, if it became known that mertrium was stored, there would undoubtedly be looters targeting the gold mine. Miners, knowing that those lawless individuals would not only target the gold mine but also each other, would keep their mouths shut for a while.
‘It won’t last long. I’ll have to tell my family what I want to say. It might come out nonsensical after drinking.’
Before that, soldiers to guard the gold mine had to be sent.
“I’ll send soldiers first. And until I talk separately, make sure the discussion about mertrium doesn’t leak.”
“Understood.”
“Prioritize mining mertrium, and, um, what else do we need?”
“We need to build a dedicated warehouse for mertrium. So that no one can open it casually.”
“That makes sense. Prevent the miners from secretly taking away mertrium. Keep a close eye on that, as the saying goes, prevention is better than cure.”
“Of course.”
“And once you return, organize a party for the miners. The necessary funds… wait a moment.”
Rishi was about to call Jamie but then remembered he wasn’t at the mansion, so she called Nathan instead. With Jamie away on a mission, Nathan had taken on the role of steward in his absence.
“The money that the sister-in-law can use is, of course, all of it.”
“How much is all of it?”
“Well… Jamie manages this, so it’s not certain, but what do you need it for?”
“I’m planning to throw a party. For the miners.”
“Oh, then… About 10 gold should be enough.”
“Give 20 gold.”
“Understood.”
Nathan didn’t ask why it was needed so much.
After receiving the money, Rishi handed 20 gold to Gauser. Gauser’s eyes widened.
“Is it this much?”
One gold was more than enough to cover the living expenses for a common family of four for a month.
“I’ll rent a nice venue. Treat them to high-quality food and drinks. Invite a troupe and a band. Also, buy clothes and shoes. Spend it all somehow.”
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After Gauser left, Rishi went to the study to meet Kay.
Kay, along with Nathan, Walas, and Eugene, was unfolding a map on a long table and engaging in a serious conversation.
“No, the forest here isn’t suitable for a date. There are many dangerous beasts.”
“This area has a swamp, so the air is damp.”
“How about starting with going to the theater instead of going to the forest for a date? The maids say that recently there’s a trend of knights falling in love with maids and running away together in a play.”
Thinking that they were discussing plans for a subjugation, Rishi was surprised that it wasn’t the case. They seemed to be engrossed in a completely different conversation without realizing that Rishi had entered.
“What if Rishi falls in love with a knight and runs away?”
“Oh, Captain. Please don’t be so vulgar.”
“Nathan, have you been getting more and more uncouth lately?”
“Oh, yes. Should I go kneel and hold my hands up?”
Pointing towards the door, Nathan noticed Rishi.
“Oh, sister-in-law! Is the discussion over?”
“Rishi.”
Kay stood up and briskly approached Rishi, pulling her into an embrace.
“I missed you.”
Not expecting such words in front of subordinates, Rishi blushed.
“Well, really…”
A faint murmur could be heard from Nathan.
“Kay, everyone can see.”
“What’s wrong with them seeing? My shadows are used to things like this.”
“Oh my. Have you done this a lot to women?”
“No, it’s not like that…”
“Not like that? I haven’t become accustomed to such things.”
“No, no. Rishi. It’s not what it seems.”
Kay’s shadows were watching their commander’s embarrassment with great interest.
“You know, Rishi, there’s only you for me. I’ve never…”
“That’s enough, Kay.”
Rishi poked his chest lightly with her index finger, pushing him away.
“I’m not ready yet, Kay. If you doubt my feelings, I’ll show you right now what I feel. Let’s go.”
“Where to?”
“Where else besides the bed?”
“Kay!”
When Rishi blushed and exclaimed, Kay chuckled.
Seeing his triumphant expression, it seemed like Kay made the comment expecting Rishi to be embarrassed.
This obnoxious man.
As Rishi frowned, Kay grinned and lightly kissed Rishi’s forehead, making a smooching sound.
“Why? Is there a place other than the bed that comes to mind?”
Rishi hesitated.
If she were to answer, “Is there a need to go to the bed?” What expression would this man make?
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
