The arrow that flew hit one of the wild boar’s eyes.
Kwaaaak!
The wild boar writhed in pain, and Marquis Belcane ran to it, cutting off its breath.
The sharp cry of the beast echoed loudly through the quiet mountains. Soon, the surroundings became silent.
“Is it dead?”
“Yes.”
Marquis Belcane, who casually flicked his sword through the air, whistled.
Soon, upon hearing the sound, a well-trained hawk flew in circles in the sky.
Thunk thunk.
Then, the sound of dogs barking followed. The hunting dogs, which had appeared merely cute when begging for a touch while tied in front of the lodge, now ran towards them in a reliable manner.
“Oh!”
Looking at the hunting dogs with content eyes, Reneve suddenly had a realization, and she gasped.
“Why are you doing this?”
In response to Reneve’s reaction, Marquis Belcane quickly looked around.
“Marquis, could you lure these dogs in this direction?”
With a questioning look, Reneve glanced at Marquis Belcane, who nodded.
“It doesn’t seem too difficult.”
“Then please do it for now.”
“As you wish.”
Marquis Belcane took something out of a small bag tied to his waist and shook it.
Upon that action, the hunting dogs that had been running towards the fallen wild boar changed their course and ran towards them.
“They are well-trained, always responsive to food.”
Marquis Belcane handed pieces of meat to the dogs that had rushed over.
The hunting dogs, which had seemed proud and trustworthy, rolled on the ground, expressing their affection.
“Ah…”
Patting the dogs’ bellies, Marquis Belcane sighed as if he had realized something.
“Could it be that you lured the dogs here to prevent them from attacking the boar and getting sick?”
Looking at Reneve with a gaze mixed with admiration, Marquis Belcane asked.
“Do you have any injuries?”
Grateful for the concern, Reneve assured Marquis Belcane that she hadn’t even been grazed by the wild boar.
“As you can see, I’m fine. It seems like you might be the one injured, Marquis Belcane.”
Reneve pointed to the shirt of Marquis Belcane, where traces of blood were visible. Marquis Belcane lowered his gaze to the area Reneve indicated.
“Oh, this is my blood…”
Marquis Belcane made an awkward expression, licking his lips.
It seemed he regarded the injury as a matter of pride.
Even Lucius before the regression tried to hide the wounds he received during the hunting competition.
“What are you doing?”
Observing Marquis Belcane who showed a realization through the size of the bloodstains on his shirt, Reneve approached him.
It seemed to be a small injury judging by the size of the bloodstains.
“Even if it’s a minor injury, it’s better to stop the bleeding quickly.”
Reneve handed him a handkerchief from her pocket.
“Let’s give up on today’s bet.”
“What?”
“Because it seems better for you to go back and get your wounds treated.”
Receiving the handed handkerchief, Marquis Belcane licked his lips with a troubled expression.
“I, um…”
“Surely, you’re not trying to say that this kind of wound is nothing, right?”
Reneve spoke firmly.
“All right. I understand. Let’s go back and get your wounds treated, as Yeongae suggested. But before that, there’s something I want to tell you. Would it be okay?”
Reneve blinked for a moment and asked, “What is it?”
“Could you pull the bowstring once again?”
Although Marquis Belcane’s request was sudden and seemed to have no apparent reason, there was no point in delaying. Besides, there was a chance of infection in the wound, so it was better to hurry up and disinfect it.
Reneve slowly pulled the bowstring.
“Would it be okay if I adjust your posture a bit?”
Responding to Marquis Belcane’s request, Reneve nodded, as it was better to return quickly for disinfection.
“Relax your shoulders a bit more.”
Following his instructions, Marquis Belcane, who had come around to the back of Reneve, adjusted her posture while holding the bow.
It seemed to be a posture that made him seem as if he was embracing her.
That’s when it happened.
Thunk thunk.
The hunting dogs began to bark fiercely.
“……?”
With a fierce aura, something seemed to be rushing towards them.
Without hesitation, Reneve changed the direction of the drawn bowstring.
“……!”
What she faced next was not a beast but a person. Of course, if encountered in these mountains, it would be a person with the most intimidating red eyes.
“Your Highness?”
Why was Ikar, who should be on the battlefield, here?
When Reneve doubted her eyes, Marquis Belcane said, “Why is someone who should be on the battlefield… Why are you here?”
“Where I am seems important to both of you.”
Ikar approached threateningly, exuding a harsh energy. Then, he gently grabbed Reneve’s wrist and pulled her towards him.
“If I had known this, I wouldn’t have left Yeongae alone and gone to the battlefield.”
Ikar expressed his discomfort.
‘Ah…’
It seemed he had seriously misunderstood the relationship between Marquis Belcane and Reneve.
Ikar’s demeanor was unsettling.
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.”
