Miryu hesitated even with Diana’s urging.
“No, I… I’m afraid of causing trouble to Diana as well.”
Miryu’s hazel eyes were filled with confusion. It must be perplexing how I know about the golden ring.
In truth, I haven’t worn it for long.
‘Thanks to the fairy’s ability.’
I learned about the fairy’s ability, thanks to Erich.
‘But, Madam, the Gaspière amethyst brooch. What did that conversation mean?’
Through that conversation, I discovered what my fairy ability was.
‘In my eyes, I can see things that others can’t.’
At first, I thought it was merely seeing through magic, but it was a more potent ability. When clues were found, the trees provided more details about my ability.
[Dash] Your ability is called the Eye of Truth. [Dash] It’s the ability to see through the truth that the other person most wants to hide. [Dash] Originally, it seemed to be a more remarkable ability, but now it appears to only see objects due to your power not fully recovering.The problem was that I couldn’t choose what I wanted to see. Moreover, there was little difference in my eyes between different objects, so I had to figure out their significance on my own.
‘That includes understanding the meaning of that object.’
Honestly, there were many limitations.
However, depending on how I utilized it, it could be a powerful weapon.
“Miryu, are you okay?”
Just like now.
“You look too unwell. How about going back and resting now?”
“Excuse me, Lady Blanchett.”
“If you need anything, you can visit later, and the two of us can talk.”
I looked at Diana, who held Miryu’s hand affectionately, with a puzzled expression.
With eyes full of purity and goodness.
“Princess Loeum, I don’t know what’s going on, but wouldn’t it be better to check on Miryu’s current condition rather than past matters?”
“Whom are you addressing now[Dash]”
Diana, who was about to scold, paused.
“……It’s not because of me that my sister is having a hard time, is it?”
“You should ask her yourself.”
Shrugging my shoulders and pointing at Miryu, she released my hand and clapped loudly.
“No, Diana. It’s just that my body hasn’t been feeling well since this morning. I’ve been so reliant on Diana; how grateful I am because of her.”
“But why?”
“Huh?”
“You’ve been avoiding talking about what you’ve been saying to me. The story about how hard my sister had it.”
Diana’s expression clouded.
“Now, you just need to encourage your sister. Why……”
As if anxious, Diana swallowed her saliva. She seemed tense, as if betrayed.
But even so, Miryu couldn’t say anything to comfort her.
‘The secret wasn’t revealed by me alone.’
Just like how I secretly talked about Libertin’s abuse to Miryu, she, too, once blurted out her secret under the influence of the atmosphere.
‘Half of me is a noble!’
‘Are you the same as me, pretending to be a noble despite humble origins?’
Miryu was a foundling brought in by Viscount Jutie, the daughter permitted for marriage to advance his social standing.
‘It seems like she thought nobody would believe her words.’
That’s why I just told Miryu about the unspoken golden ring.
As long as Miryu doesn’t know how much I know and what evidence I have, she won’t act recklessly.
‘Luckily, there are three lines engraved on Miryu’s golden ring.’
If it were a different golden ring, no one would have noticed why it was a secret. But that golden ring was different.
That golden ring had the characteristic of a ring worn only by Cortizans.
People in the salon were agitated by the unexpected situation.
The victim, Miryu, couldn’t say anything, and even Princess Diana, who suddenly rushed in, seemed bewildered.
“So, how does the situation stand now?”
“Lady Blanchett and Miss Jutie still seem intimate. Such a thing could happen……”
Leandro, who had been quietly observing the situation, met my eyes. Then, with a confused look, he lowered his gaze.
“Princess Loium.”
At that moment, Countess Morse, the hostess of the salon, stepped forward, seemingly to protect me.
“Didn’t you assure me that if I knew your circumstances when you entered this salon, I would understand?”
“Yes, but the situation seems a bit strange now.”
“Without properly understanding the situation, did you ruin my gathering recklessly, causing harm not only to me but also to other guests?”
Countess Morse’s voice was stern.
“Even if Princess Loium had some circumstances, she should have observed basic etiquette.”
Countess Morse belonged to a noble family connected to the United Kingdom, making it difficult for Princess Loium to retort strongly.
Even though she had a valid reason, it could be a problem challenging the unity with the Royam Kingdom.
‘Probably because of me.’
Countess Morse, who seemed to glance at me, blamed the pale princess.
“But now, even I don’t know what urgent matter you brought with you. In my eyes, it just looks like Princess Loium is troubling my guests.”
“……”
“How will Princess Loium correct this situation?”
Even other nobles nodded at Countess Morse’s words.
Diana’s face turned reddish.
‘Diana is probably grasping the situation now.’
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
