Viscount Belkein was right.
When stepped on, one should protest the pain and scream if necessary.
Silence and endurance were not virtues.
Renéve knew this well from experiences before reincarnation.
It was wrong to step back just because they were weaker in national power, even if the incident was a misunderstanding.
“The reason I sought you out today is to apologize.”
Was Renéve’s statement completely unexpected? Viscount Belkein’s blue eyes widened momentarily. Soon, he spoke with some excitement.
“Your Grace apologizing? That’s not necessary. The incident was a misunderstanding, and Your Grace doesn’t need to feel responsible…”
Viscount Belkein suddenly closed his mouth.
“……?”
Renéve tilted his head, looking at Viscount Belkein.
Viscount Belkein, who had been blinking slowly, quickly started to speak.
“Of course, Your Grace did nothing wrong. However, if you feel even slightly indebted to me, may I make a request?”
“If it’s a request I can fulfill.”
Viscount Belkein hesitated, fidgeting with his collar.
“In truth…”
I shouldn’t give guarantees recklessly. It’s not a guarantee, is it?
“Please speak freely. That way, I can completely rid myself of any responsibility for the misunderstanding. And if it’s a request I cannot fulfill, I will firmly refuse.”
Renéve took the initiative, putting pressure on Viscount Belkein’s hesitation and preemptively guarding against any possible dangers.
“If Your Grace says so, I will boldly make my request.”
“Yes.”
No guarantees.
Facing Renéve’s scrutinizing gaze, Viscount Belkein spoke with his golden eyelashes lowered.
“My younger sister’s birthday is coming up. Since we’re far apart and I can’t look after her, I was thinking of sending a gift. But I don’t know what she would like.”
So, it wasn’t a guarantee.
Renéve asked, relieved.
“How old is your sister?”
“She’s about your age, Your Grace.”
“In that case, I believe I can assist you.”
As Renéve smiled faintly, Viscount Belkein added,
“Since it came up, how about we go pick out the gift together right now?”
Viscount Belkein stood from his seat, smiling with twinkling eyes.
Huh?
Renéve had merely intended to inquire about his sister’s interests and recommend a gift.
But going out together to pick the gift?
“If Your Grace’s afternoon schedule is free, that is.”
Though he said that, Viscount Belkein had already instructed a maid to bring his coat.
Without giving Renéve a chance to reply, he left the reception room.
Left alone in the reception room, Renéve let out a hollow laugh.
What…?
He had always been gentlemanly, adjusting his actions to align with Reneb’s wishes.
Could he really act so arbitrarily?
It didn’t bother Reneb.
The quarrel between Ikar and Junior Count Belkein had originated from a misunderstanding, but both had intended to assist Reneb, resulting in the conflict.
Reneb felt a bit responsible, even though he knew he was not at fault, because the cause had originated from him.
And Junior Count Belkein seemed to have decided to take some advantage of Reneb’s feelings.
“…Ha, really.”
Recalling the appearance of Junior Count Belkein moments earlier, a faint chuckle escaped Reneb’s lips again.
Taking a slight step back, Junior Count Belkein glanced at Reneb.
“Your Highness, won’t you get up?”
“…Let’s go.”
As Reneb reluctantly replied, a full smile spread across Junior Count Belkein’s face.
Stepping into the corridor, Reneb looked at Junior Count Belkein’s profile, imagining the visage of the mature Kael.
A child with transparent eyes like the blue sea and bright blonde hair, resembling Lucius.
Kael and Junior Count Belkein did share some resemblance, like their unreservedly cheerful expressions.
And so, whenever Reneb saw him, he would be reminded of Kael.
Unaware whether he understood Reneb’s thoughts, Junior Count Belkein tilted his head with a cheerful expression.
“Why so?”
“It’s nothing.”
Erasing a bitter smile, Reneb proceeded forward.
Reneb and Junior Count Belkein went to the bustling streets by carriage.
As the carriage entered the central street, Reneb’s eyes were drawn to the exterior of a shop that looked exceptionally luxurious among many.
“Shall we go there first? Would that be okay?”
Considering they had the leisure to visit a couple more places after browsing the jewelry store, Reneb nodded.
“Sure.”
As Reneb and Junior Count Belkein prepared to enter the shop, the shopkeeper courteously opened the door for them.
Upon entering, Reneb took a look around the shop.
It was filled with jewelry pieces that would cost more than double their price in Paradium.
Among the displayed items, Reneb’s eyes were drawn to a pendant intricately crafted from Mano.
It was similar to one Reneb had owned before returning.
It had been a gift, and Reneb had quite liked it.
He had worn it multiple times to various social events and parties.
Seeing it again stirred a feeling of nostalgia.
“Do you like that pendant?”
Seeming to notice where Reneb’s gaze had fallen, Junior Count Belkein asked.
“How about this pendant made from Mano?”
“Its craftsmanship is intricate, and the quality of the gemstone also looks quite good. I think coming here with Your Highness to choose a gift was a good decision.”
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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