“Yes. Making and breaking a bond with someone is never easy. In the case of the Lord, it’s even more so. Those who are bonded can use some of the caster’s power.”
“I see. Sounds pretty dangerous.”
“That’s why some Vampires capable of enslaving only have one or two slaves.”
As Sione continued explaining that there’s a subset concept of Manipulation in enslavement, I openly confessed to her.
“Actually, I can manipulate. I’ve already used it.”
“Oh, really? Why did you keep that a secret?”
“Well… it’s complicated.”
I honestly told her about my visit to the lake, and unexpectedly encountering Cain.
When I also mentioned the part about referring to the Repel family at the party, her expression turned to surprise.
“The Repel family… The timing is odd. The party happened after the first assassination attempt. And there was another intruder recently. What could Fernando be thinking?”
“I don’t really like Cain. I have no idea what he’s thinking.”
“I thought he approached you using the excuse of being a soulmate. Even though it’s a mere formality, he never greeted you, so I was rather displeased.”
Sione reassured me that all royal family members are formally soulmates as per kingdom law from birth.
This soulmating loses its effect if one party engages or marries someone else, so it’s almost a formality.
“We should have both the Repel and Fernan families investigated since Walter is looking into the noble families. Thank you for telling me, Bella.”
“No, I’m sorry for telling you so late. I hope it helps.”
She left the room after requesting that I refrain from using Manipulation for fun in the future.
A few days later, an enormous amount of gifts began to pour into Rose Palace.
“Put the gifts from the Pinhel family over there! Stack the ones from the Laften family here.”
“Lord Byeon also sent a letter and a bouquet of flowers… Where should we put this?”
“Just put it on that table for now. Next!”
I stood agape as I observed the chaos unfolding in the courtyard of Rose Palace.
Dozens of carriages, easily, and boxes of gifts both big and small that could easily go around a building.
Even the maids and palace staff who were busily making a list in between.
The once tranquil front yard of Rose Palace, where only birds used to fly, was now so crowded it was hard to step foot.
“What on earth is happening? Don’t tell me all this is mine?”
“Yes, Lady Bella. People have sent everything from letters to various kinds of jewelry, rare books, and even furniture. It seems the nobles have hastily prepared gifts upon hearing the rumors.”
Sione sighed, mentioning that they’ll need to speed up hiring additional palace staff, and went towards where the most boxes were stacked.
She seemed to be planning to move the items that took up too much space with magic.
“Wow, what a mess. Seems everyone wants to impress the Princess.”
“…Balto, when did you get here?”
“Just now. The front of Rose Palace is blocked by carriages, so I had some trouble getting in.”
While exchanging trivial conversations with Balto, I noticed Raven walking toward us from a distance.
He had a sword in his hand, seemingly in the middle of practicing.
“I came out because it seemed to be getting late. You did come for the lesson, right?”
“I was just walking around the walls, so I’m late. How’s the training going these days?”
As I silently observed their conversation, I remembered the upcoming festival.
I had been too busy preparing various things since the royal order that I completely forgot about it.
“Right, Raven. Are you busy these days? If it’s okay, shall we go to the festival?”
“…Festival? I heard the restrictions were lifted, but is it really okay to go that far?”
“Sione is going too, and so am I, so it’s fine. Raven, let’s go.”
In fact, my invitation was more like a request.
If Raven were to go out and suffer severe pain, it would be a problem.
I wanted to go to the festival, of course, but I had no intention of forcing him to go if he didn’t want to.
“Wait a minute. What is this? Princess, are you thinking of going to the capital festival?”
“Huh? Yeah. They say it’s really fun. I’ve never been to such a place, so I’m curious.”
“I can’t allow it as the captain of the knights responsible for the royal family’s safety.”
I tilted my head at Balto’s words.
Is he telling me to refrain from going out?
“If the Princess is going out, I can’t sit still. I’ll accompany you and ensure your safety!!”
“…No, you don’t have to go that far.”
“Don’t refuse! Raven, you’re fine with it too, right? Personal activities between a master and disciple are also important!”
Raven seemed uninterested in the festival, but as Balto kept poking his sides and threatening him in silence, he reluctantly nodded.
Realizing that the reason Balto was acting like this was because of Sione, I allowed him to accompany us out of pity.
He should be straightforward and ask her on a date. How timid can he be to not even confess properly yet?
After Balto and Raven left for the training ground, I told Sione that Balto decided to join us, and she furrowed her brows.
“That guy is really doing as he pleases. The carriage will be crowded since it’s for disguise, and yet he insists on coming along.”
“The four of us can fit in one, right? The maids can take another.”
“I’ll give the three of them some free time on this occasion. It’s a rare outing, so it’s better to give them some relaxation time.”
I agreed, and Sione immediately began preparations to visit the festival.
That evening, a splendid eve celebration unfolded throughout the capital.
Ex-husband Wants Reconciliation
One-line summary: Chasing the wife to the crematorium (making an effort to attract someone who has become indifferent), the female lead doesn’t look back, the second male lead takes the position.
Intro:
To repay the kindness of the older generation, Su Mu crossed into a female-dominated world and became a live-in daughter-in-law of the Yan family, single-handedly saving the Yan family from fire and water.
But her husband, Yan Jiyue, the eldest son of the Yan family, treated her with sarcasm and never showed her a good face.
It wasn’t until after Su Mu’s death that this pampered and arrogant young master shed a few fake tears and pretended to want to die for love.
This life’s kindness was enough. If there was a next life, she would definitely kick Yan Jiyue away.
Who knew that the heavens would be so kind as to allow her to be reborn, returning to the time when she had just married into the Yan family.
Su Mu glanced at the Yan eldest son, who still spoke coldly to her, and threw a divorce letter in front of him.
“Let’s divorce!”
***
Yan Jiyue never imagined that he would be reborn. He happily went to find Su Mu, wanting to make up for the mistakes he had made in his ignorant youth.
Wasn’t the reason the heavens allowed him to be reborn to let him reconcile with Su Mu?
But when he pushed open the door to Su Mu’s room, the person lying on the bed was another man.
Su Mu’s personal attendant, Xie Yi.
Yan Jiyue hated him so much that his teeth itched. In front of Su Mu, Xie Yi was a gentle and considerate whisperer of sweet nothings, but in reality, he was vicious-hearted and deliberately sabotaged their husband and wife relationship.
In the previous life, it was he who secretly hid in Su Mu’s coffin and committed suicide, stealing a step ahead of him to be buried with Su Mu.
Yan Jiyue’s eyes were filled with hatred as he cursed, “What kind of thing are you? Your background is lowly, what right do you have to occupy Su Mu?”
Xie Yi looked at the sleeping Su Mu and no longer pretended to be a whisperer of sweet nothings.
He proudly stuck out his belly, “I have the right because my belly is capable of giving the Wife-master a daughter.”
***
Yan Jiyue was consumed with jealousy. He spread rumors that Xie Yi had once been branded with the mark of a “harlot” on his chest.
But on the night Xie Yi cut off the flesh bearing that mark, Su Mu suddenly realized something was amiss.
“How did you know the exact moment I was poisoned? And why did you show up a month early?”
Xie Yi remained silent, blood from his wound soaking through his robes. His sapphire eyes brimmed with anguish – or was it just a flawless act?
Between a once-arrogant husband now seeking redemption, and a gentle soul willing to die for her – who truly held the darkest secrets? And could it be that Su Mu and Yan Jiyue weren’t the only ones given a second chance at life…?
[Reading Guide]
1. True divorce, chasing the wife to the crematorium, the female lead doesn’t look back, the male lead is Xie Yi.
2. The ex-husband did not cheat, he just realized too late and didn’t realize that he liked the female lead.
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