“Kissing like that?”
Charlotte’s rediscovery was truly remarkable with such boldness.
As someone who found the romance between a demon and a human intriguing, I realized that Merem was staring at me intently.
More precisely, at my lips.
At that moment, he casually turned his head, pretending not to care.
‘A kiss…’
During the cruise, I hadn’t thought about it because I was often pushed in the opposite direction by Merem’s aggressive advances.
‘Can I kiss Merem?’
As I lightly brushed my lips with my fingers, I chuckled.
‘Why not?’
If asked whether it was possible or impossible, it was undoubtedly the former. And if asked if it would be good or bad, that was also the former.
So, I was a bit taken aback.
Thinking about specific intimate actions made me understand Merem’s feelings for me more clearly.
“Your Majesty, a member of the Astalor Knights has returned.”
At that moment, a sound reached my ears, rescuing me from my somewhat perplexed state as I was absentmindedly bouncing my fingers.
It was the return of the knights, including Derek.
For the hardworking knights, I decided to host a banquet tonight.
It was an opportunity for the elite members of the Astalor Knights, as well as squires and servants doing household chores, to gather, eat, drink, and make some noise.
The dining hall of the Astalor Knights, located on one side of the Imperial Palace, was convenient for hosting such a grand feast. From the beginning, I instructed to set up a separate high table.
To maintain a strong bond with the knights, it was necessary to share a meal together.
However, if I sat among the knights, they might choke on their food.
‘Those in high positions should quietly stay in the high seats.’
The absolute rule of a company dinner was, in fact, that the boss should not attend.
But if you must attend?
Close your mouth and generously take out a bonus. That’s the best boss.
Knowing this well, I had already placed a pouch full of gold on the table as a clear sign that this was for the knights who urgently went to support.
However, if it ended there, it would be disappointing.
I also planned to provide special bonuses to knights who had diligently trained every day, even if their skills had not improved significantly, and to squires who were well-liked among the members.
‘But, anyway.’
Coincidentally, Charlotte was the one serving my meal today.
I casually watched Charlotte humming a tune, and then I suddenly asked a question.
“Charlotte, is Phaibel treating you well?”
“Yes, well… Oops! How did you know?!”
Charlotte was so surprised that her whole body trembled. Because of that, the water she was pouring splattered everywhere.
Oh, I’ve never seen her like this before.
Are they really dating?
“How wonderful! I’m sorry. Your Majesty. I was so surprised, I couldn’t help it.”
“I happened to see you grabbing Phaibel’s collar. In fact, that day in the hall, I was teaching Merem to dance.”
“Ugh, I thought no one used the hall, so I thought it wouldn’t be noticed near there…!”
Hurriedly wiping the table, blushing Charlotte seemed at a loss for what to do.
“Is it a serious relationship?”
“No, not at all. Although the Chief Adviser persistently signaled… I just thought about going on a date once.”
How adorable.
Now, in early autumn, there was a hint of spring around Charlotte.
Smiling at Charlotte, I raised the water glass.
“If Phaibel ever makes you cry, bury that scoundrel somewhere in the mountains.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty. I feel very reassured!”
There should always be a reward for loyalty. And I wasn’t the kind of master who pretended not to notice a loyal servant’s merits.
While glancing at the bonus pouch, I spoke to Charlotte.
“If you decide to marry, I’ll do a lot for you. Whenever you find a suitable partner, let me know.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty. But I still prefer to serve Your Majesty. I’ll think about marriage later!”
“It’s commendable. But do you know that many knights are watching you?”
Until the Hwanghoo Palace stabilized, there was little room for relationships between people.
Everyone was too busy adapting.
But now it was different.
As I gathered the knights, I noticed a strange atmosphere here and there.
‘The maid who brought the wine must have divorced her husband and brought her child?’
I couldn’t remember her name, but her face looked familiar.
And she was staring intensely at Giovanni’s back, her neck stiffened.
And Chev’s eyes were on Charlotte, too, and Shopen was looking at Charlotte.
‘Hmm, our Charlotte seems to be quite popular.’
Even if things didn’t work out with Phaibel, Charlotte wouldn’t cry.
I silently wished for Charlotte’s happiness.
While doing so, Merem next to me spoke up casually.
“Why are you staring at someone like that?”
“Huh?”
“In terms of looks, I’m the best, aren’t I? Purify your eyes by looking at me.”
It was a calm tone, but there was a hint of jealousy.
Realizing that, I turned to Merem with a chuckle.
“You didn’t get jealous of my ministers?”
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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