The Beloved Youngest Daughter of the Lord Family - Chapter 5
“Meww…?”
Could it be—this bratty-looking little kid is my older brother?
‘Then… could he possibly be Luca, the second child?’
According to my memory, the royal Chepesu lineage was known to consist of three members.
Wilhelm, revered as the heir apparent and enjoying strong support from the pureblood nobles.
Luca, backed by his mother’s family, which owned one of the continent’s largest mines.
And finally, myself—the youngest daughter of the Lord family, shrouded entirely in mystery, even regarding my birth mother.
Of the three, Wilhelm was known to have black hair and frequently appeared in public, so this boy likely wasn’t him—making Luca the probable candidate.
“This is my first time seeing such a tiny, little baby up close. Look at those chubby cheeks! They’re so adorable I could just bite them right off!”
“…Lord Luca, you might want to be more careful with your choice of words.”
“Why? Are you worried I might actually eat my little sister?”
Instantly, everyone in the room except Sione and me held their breath.
Apparently, since Luca and I were seen as potential rivals, his words risked being misinterpreted with ulterior meanings.
‘Though honestly, he seems to be just blurting things out without a care.’
True to his mischievous image, Luca appeared to be speaking whatever popped into his head with pure, unfiltered sincerity.
But the problem was—we weren’t ordinary humans. We were vampires.
Vampires truly did sustain themselves on monster mana, and it was entirely possible to gain strength by consuming the blood and flesh of our own kin.
“But it’s strange. Don’t you feel something odd about her?”
“I don’t sense anything unusual at all.”
“She’s tiny, yet I feel an aura similar to our older brother’s. Sione, did you cast some strange magic on her?”
Sione sighed deeply and pressed a hand to her forehead before replying.
“Lord Luca, you’re saying the exact same thing as Lord himself. I haven’t done anything to Lady Bella. I merely kept channeling mana into her while she slept.”
“Hmm… but this aura feels completely different from your mana.”
After scrutinizing me thoroughly, Luca quickly returned to his cheerful demeanor and declared,
“Ah, whatever. How could someone this tiny possibly possess the terrifying power of our older brother? Must just be my imagination!”
Hey, honestly—I’m a bit bigger than a booger, you know.
Puffing out my cheeks in a sulk, Sione, recognizing my displeasure, gently pulled me into her arms and soothed me.
“By the way, how long do you plan on addressing your little sister like that? Her name is Bella. Lord himself gave it to her.”
“Father did? That’s kind of enviable. When I was a baby, he didn’t even bother visiting me a few times, let alone give me a name.”
Oh, Father… just what kind of life have you lived?
Realizing the significance of Vlad giving me a name—and feeling a twinge of pity for Luca—I pulled back my pouting lips.
“Anyway, I didn’t come all this way for nothing. I brought a gift I wanted to give her myself.”
“A gift…?”
“Yeah. If I’d sent it through the palace, it would’ve definitely vanished somewhere along the way.”
Luca signaled to a servant standing behind him, who promptly presented a small, exquisitely decorated box.
“I picked only the most expensive gems from my personal mine and had them meticulously crafted. Even high-grade mana stones are embedded inside. Even our older brother couldn’t get his hands on something like this!”
Inside the box was a baby rattle studded with enormous jewels, sparkling so brilliantly it was almost painful to look at directly.
‘My eyes’ll go bad just staring at that rattle. Seriously, how much did that cost?’
As the dazzled onlookers let out awed gasps, Luca puffed out his chest with pride.
Even Sione, who usually showed no interest in luxury items, was watching with evident curiosity—proof enough of the gift’s exceptional worth.
‘Hmm, the way he flaunts his wealth like this makes it clear he’s truly loaded.’
My second older brother Luca, whose maternal family ranked among the continent’s wealthiest, was actually quite useful to me.
Since I practically had no foundation of my own, financial backing was essential for achieving my revenge and ambitions.
‘If I can just bring that foolish boy onto my side, an astronomical war chest will roll right into my hands.’
Heh heh heh.
As I began seeing Luca less as a brat and more as a walking golden spoon, an ominous smile crept onto my face—causing Luca to shiver abruptly.
“Why do I suddenly get goosebumps? A chill’s running down my spine… I’ve got a bad feeling about this.”
“Perhaps your secret visit here has already been discovered by your mother? You’d better hurry back—otherwise, you’ll end up getting spanked again, just like last time.”
“Eeek… No more spankings! Do you think I’m still a child?!”
Well… you still seem very much like one.
Luca, pouting like the little kid he was, nervously glanced toward the window, clearly afraid of getting scolded by his mother.
“Um… Sione?”
“Yes?”
“I actually have a favor to ask.”
After hesitating shyly for a long while, Luca finally gathered his courage and spoke.
“It’s just… Could I hold her? Just once? Honestly, holding my little sister has been a dream of mine for ages.”
“Lord Luca…”
“I even brought a gift! She might grow too big to hold soon. That’s why I rushed over in such a hurry!”
Sione regarded Luca with sympathetic eyes, then turned to study my face as if pondering.
‘Well… just for a moment should be fine.’
Though his first impression was rather grating, since I’d already decided to recruit him later, a little indulgence seemed reasonable.
“Then… I’ll show you how to hold Lady Bella. But if she shows any sign of discomfort, you must hand her back to me immediately.”
“Got it. I’ll be careful.”
Luca nervously lifted me into his arms with great caution.
“So this is my little sister…”
Thump, thump.
Through our touching bodies, I could feel Luca’s heartbeat accelerating rapidly.
It pounded so fiercely I worried he might collapse right then and there.
“Wu… bu?”
I frowned up at Luca, whose face had gone from flushed to deathly pale.
He was breathing so shallowly and quickly that it made onlookers anxious—possibly suffering from some sort of hyperventilation.
‘If I leave him like this, he’s really going to pass out.’
I knew full well how cute and adorable I was, but I certainly didn’t intend to kill anyone over it.
Counting silently—one, two, three—I sharply slapped Luca across the cheek!
“Meww!”
*Slap!*
A crisp, satisfying sound rang out as Luca’s head jerked slightly to the side.
Though the force was no more than a kitten’s playful pat, it was enough to jolt him back to his senses.
Regaining awareness, Luca touched his faintly reddened cheek and murmured to himself,
“That’s weird… Why does getting slapped feel kind of… nice?”
“Wu… wu bu?”
Our eyes met as I tilted my head in confusion, and Luca instantly flushed bright red, quickly turning his face away.
“I-it’s enough! Take her back! I’m starting to feel weird—it’s honestly unpleasant!”
“Hehe… You actually liked it, didn’t you? It’s no surprise. Lady Bella grows more lovable every time you look at her.”
“Hmph! It’s nothing special. She’s all warm and squishy—just like a slime.”
This guy—just listen to how he talks!
‘Maybe I should slap his other cheek until it matches, so he’ll finally come to his senses.’
As I clenched and unclenched my pebble-sized fists, revving up for action, Luca added in a barely audible voice,
“Not… not that it isn’t cute or anything.”
“You really don’t have to phrase it so indirectly.”
“It’s not like that at all!”
Luca insisted vehemently, but those who’d already seen through the boy’s heart could only smile knowingly.
Realizing too late that the mood had taken an awkward turn, Luca hurriedly prepared to leave.
“Well, I’ll head back for today… Can I come visit again sometime?”
“Of course. But next time, you must obtain proper permission beforehand—no more sneaking in like this.”
“Ugh… that might be kind of hard.”
With a dejected sigh, Luca’s shoulders slumped. He cast one last glance at me before departing with his attendants toward his own palace.
[This is the timeline separator]Thus, one day passed, then two—and before I knew it, a full month had gone by.
Thanks to Sione and the maids’ devoted care, I’d grown rapidly and finally succeeded in taking my first steps.
“Goodness, Lady Bella is a genius! Walking so early—you’ll surely start speaking soon too!”
“Absolutely! Once you learn to write, you’ll master magic in no time. After all, you’re Lord’s daughter!”
Being called a genius just for walking—clearly, these sisters had enormous rose-tinted glasses on.
‘Then again… they’re not entirely wrong.’
Lately, I’d begun noticing changes beyond just physical growth.
I’d realized that a vast wellspring of mana was growing within me.
‘Come to think of it, Luca mentioned sensing an aura similar to Wilhelm’s from me.’
He acted like a total fool, yet surprisingly had such sharp instincts.
Despite his shortcomings, the blood of the Lord lineage clearly couldn’t be hidden.
“The weather’s so lovely—how about a picnic to celebrate Lady Bella’s first steps? We’ll pack delicious snacks and a proper lunch!”
“That’s a great idea. The new stroller I ordered just arrived too. A short walk to a nearby spot sounds perfect.”
Once Sione gave her approval, the excited maids dashed to the kitchen and returned with picnic baskets brimming full.
Though I felt slightly guilty seeing the mountain of luggage—even for a trip just outside—everyone cheerfully carried everything without complaint: my formula, snacks, water flasks, diapers, a baby chair, towels, and more.
Soon after, dressed in a delicate picnic muslin dress adorned with bunny prints and a charming ribboned hat, I was settled into the plush seat of an elegant stroller.
“Oh! I almost forgot the pacifiers.”
One of the maids handed over a box filled with pacifiers in various colors.
I picked the yellow one—likely banana-flavored—and sucked on it vigorously.
“Zwoop!”
Ah, yes. This is it.
The most dangerously sweet flavor available to babies!
“Giggle!”
My beaming smile brightened everyone’s faces around me.
We then headed to the garden of the Rose Palace, where I resided, spread out a mat, and enjoyed a delightful time together.
Surrounded by people who held no ill will toward me, basking in the warm sunlight, I suddenly recalled the cold stone tower of my past life.
‘Back then… I was truly lonely.’
By the time my childhood tears had dried into the bricks and turned the tower’s air damp and heavy, I had already grown into an adult—
A lonely, desolate adult who no longer shed tears.
‘Perhaps… this second life granted to me holds meaning beyond just revenge?’
For instance—my own happiness.
‘Happiness… what is that, really?’
Once, I believed casting aside my status as an imperial princess to live an ordinary life with the one I loved would bring happiness.
But in truth, I never learned how to love—or how to live simply.
If achieving what I truly desire defines happiness, then revenge must be my happiness now.
Yet, calling something so hollow “happiness” made me feel unbearably pitiful.
Lost in these vague thoughts, I listlessly sucked on my pacifier—when Sione, who had been silently observing my gloomy expression, rose to her feet.
“I’ll take Lady Bella for a short stroll. The rest of you stay here and rest.”
“We want to come too!”
“Lady Bella seems a bit tired. I’ll take her somewhere quiet for a quick stroller test and return shortly.”
Leaving the disappointed maids behind, Sione began walking slowly down the garden path.
After about ten peaceful minutes of strolling to birdsong, the silhouette of a man appeared ahead on the path.
*Whistle.*
Approaching with a skillful whistle that could almost be mistaken for birdsong was a handsome man in his early-to-mid twenties, tall and striking, with shimmering platinum-blond hair.
Clad in a form-fitting white uniform and wearing an elegant sword at his waist, he clearly held a high-ranking position as a knight.
Sione frowned slightly as the man—who seemed to be an old acquaintance—greeted her cheerfully, waving as he drew near.
“What’s that guy doing here…?”
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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Woww, what a great father he is.
Claimed to love the mother, but ignored their own child…. how great.
Oh, what’s happening? My poor baby Bella! I hope someone comes to help her quickly 😭💔