Spreading rumors was not that difficult.
Given the talk that I am behind this incident, people would have wanted new gossip.
‘The more sensational the gossip, the easier it is.’
Stories about a villainess jealous of the saint and a saint jealous of the villainess are quite provocative. Unlike me, who has nowhere to fall, the saint has a lot to lose.
‘Moreover, the source is so rich that it doesn’t need to be embellished.’
Honestly, while spreading rumors in detail, I began to think that the saint was doing it on purpose.
‘It’s not intentional; the situation with the saint is just peculiar.’
Especially, thinking about the young Estelle I saw makes it even more awkward.
‘There might be some connection between the Estelle presumed dead and me.’
Perhaps it was the curse that tormented me unknowingly. I held the saint’s hand and comforted her.
“It’s okay, Saint. After all, it’s just ridiculous gossip.”
“Yes, yes, that’s right.”
The saint nodded slightly, looking at me. Her clear and blue eyes stared through me.
“But I need to check why such rumors have spread.”
By just looking at her gaze, it seemed like the saint had already concluded me as the culprit.
‘It’s interesting.’
I felt uncomfortable with the saint from the first time we met. It wasn’t just because she caused me trouble or because of the irritating Estelle.
‘I didn’t sense any malice from the saint.’
Having received all kinds of malice, I easily detected people’s malice. However, with Stella, there was no malice towards me, yet she made me feel strangely uncomfortable.
‘So, I wondered how to deal with her…’
I wonder why I hesitated so much.
Perhaps because things weren’t going as I wanted, now I could feel malice from the saint.
“Check? But is it possible to confirm the origin of the rumors that may have started without knowing who started them?”
I pretended to know nothing and grinned. The saint said firmly.
“Yes. It’s possible to confirm. And I will capture the mastermind behind these rumors and punish them in the name of the Holy Empire.”
“Isn’t it too hasty to talk about punishment already, considering that we don’t even know what misunderstanding led to the rumors?”
The more assertive the saint became, the more subtly I tried to persuade her.
“As a saint who has shown kindness and forgiveness so far, wouldn’t it be better to take a gentler approach?”
“If this were my personal matter, I might have done that. I’m not feeling at ease either.”
The saint sighed deeply as she looked at me. However, the determination in her deep blue eyes remained unbroken.
“But this is not just my problem. The rumors not only tarnish my honor as a saint but also insult the entire Holy Empire and even the name of the Atea god that the Holy Empire worships. It’s an unacceptable matter.”
The Emperor, who had been quietly observing us, added a word to the saint’s attitude.
“Indeed, it seems to be an issue that cannot be easily overlooked for a saint of the Holy Empire.”
“Thank you for understanding, Your Majesty.”
The saint bowed her head to the Emperor and showed a gentle smile to me.
“Then, what do you think about helping investigate the source of this rumor, Lady Blanshette?”
“Lady Blanshette?”
“Yes, since she is a close friend of mine and a significant figure in this incident, Lady Blanshette’s assistance would be greatly beneficial.”
The saint smiled at me. That smile seemed to convey a message.
‘Do you think someone like you can defeat me?’
Perhaps she intended to assign me the role of investigation and reveal the fact that I was the instigator behind the rumor, burying me alive.
‘Anyway, I have few social connections, so it will be difficult.’
Logically, I should refuse.
The Emperor asked with a voice mixed with interest.
“What is Lady Blanshette’s opinion?”
“Ah… Your Majesty.”
For now, I pretended to hesitate and dragged on the conversation.
“I am not confident enough to take on such a heavy responsibility.”
“Lady Blanshette, don’t belittle yourself. You can handle it well,” the saint said, exerting strength on my hand that she held.
“If you lack confidence, I will assist Lady Blanshette to ensure everything goes smoothly. So, please consider my request.”
“As His Majesty and the saint wish, yes.”
There was force in the saint’s hand. I also exerted the little strength I had, squeezing her hand tightly.
“I will do it.”
Looking at the Emperor, I shouted brightly as if realizing something.
“Come to think of it, I just came up with a perfect idea for me.”
“What idea is that?”
“I would like to hold an imperial trial to ensure that nothing is overlooked.”
At the mention of a trial, the self-assured look in the saint’s eyes slightly widened. She quickly interjected.
“Isn’t a trial too excessive? I understand the Lady’s intention to do well, but opening an imperial trial, which is not even the business of the nobility, seems excessive.”
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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