But the woman in front of Aaron was desperately fleeing from him.
In response to her unexpected reaction, Aaron’s words involuntarily became rough.
“Speak. Why are you here?”
In the midst of the harsh questioning, the woman slowly lifted her eyes again.
The blue pupils disappeared again.
From the throat, a burning ember surged up.
When Aaron reached out to grasp the woman’s chin, intending to do so.
Someone forcefully grabbed Aaron’s hand.
Interrupted in a crucial moment, Aaron exclaimed harshly.
“Who dares.”
Aaron was not only the empire’s sole duke but also the supreme commander leading the imperial army.
In front of him, everyone bowed their heads.
If it was his command, every soldier staked their lives to carry it out.
Under the gaze of Aaron, the entire Stelitz Empire was.
No one could rashly grasp Aaron’s hand.
Except for one person.
Only one person excluded.
“Brother?”
Aaron lifted his head to look at his brother.
The emperor of the empire, Valter Kalspolan Stelitz.
The ashen eyes, the symbol of the royal family, were staring at Aaron.
“It seems you’ve forgotten the manners of a gentleman while enduring hardships on the battlefield.”
“Is that so?”
“But what’s with this behavior? Regina is having a hard time because of you.”
Suddenly turning back into a brother from an emperor, Valter calmly pushed Aaron’s hand away.
As if protecting Aaron, he dug into the space between Regina and Aaron, blocking them.
The gaze of Aaron, who was observing Valter’s actions, instantly cooled.
“If you’ve returned to the palace, you should come to me and greet me. What exactly are you doing?”
“We’re not at the point of sharing greetings while worrying about each other.”
“Even so, it’s not your job to bother my guest.”
“Your guest?”
While conversing with Valter, Aaron’s gaze was still following the woman.
Whether Regina could be a protective barrier for him, the woman was half-hiding behind Valter.
“Really.”
An eerie chill emanated from Aaron’s voice.
“Is she indeed your guest?”
Even with Aaron’s sharp reaction, Valter remained leisurely.
“Since I personally invited her to the palace and brought her here, of course, she’s my guest. What are you trying to say?”
“I feel like I know her.”
“That’s unlikely. You and she would not have had a chance to meet. Regina had been taking care of herself in a rural estate due to her poor health since she was young. After regaining her strength, she spent her time at a convent.”
Valter glanced briefly at the woman.
“Regina. Greet him. This is my younger brother, Duke Bergen.”
Upon the emperor’s introduction, the woman finally greeted somewhat shyly.
“Nice to meet you. I’m Regina Carlier.”
Eyes hidden beneath the veil, still directed downward, her voice carried a familiar fragrance.
Aaron’s heartbeat gradually slowed.
Tilting his head slightly, he observed the woman.
“Regina. Is this our real first meeting?”
Although Aaron questioned the woman, she did not respond.
While glaring at Aaron, Valter spoke as if casually.
“You must have seen her for the first time. You wouldn’t have known since you’ve never been to the capital. Regina had been living in a rural estate for recuperation since birth. After regaining her energy, she spent time at a convent.”
Glancing at Aaron, Valter continued, “Regina. Introduce yourself properly. This is my younger brother, Duke Bergen.”
“Fortunately. It’s better to be familiar since we’ll be meeting a lot in the future. You’re going to be with me for all the upcoming events.”
“Why? For what reason?”
“I plan to appoint Regina as a lifelong advisor.”
Aaron finally shifted his gaze away from the woman and looked at Valter.
“Next council meeting, Regina will be appointed as a lifelong advisor.”
Lifelong advisor.
It didn’t entail any specific authority, nor was it an inherited position. The only duty was to offer advice when someone sought counsel. The only distinctive aspect was that the someone was the emperor.
It meant she had to be with his brother.
Regina, resembling Delia.
“So, I introduced her to the delegates today.”
“A lifelong advisor. Hah.”
Aaron let out a heavy sigh.
In the time he was away from her, what in the world had happened?
The one who should have been in Ioventi had disappeared, and the woman resembling her was in the Stelitz Empire’s palace. Moreover, she was by his brother’s side. What was even more bewildering was that she was avoiding and turning away from him.
Aaron couldn’t comprehend the current situation at all. His head was freezing to the point where he couldn’t think.
In this incomprehensible situation, Aaron’s hollow laughter echoed like a mocking echo.
“So, be polite to Regina. Treat her with respect.”
Valter warned Aaron, who was releasing a disheartened laugh.
“Also, you’ve just returned after a long time, but it seems you’ve forgotten. It would be good for you to be more aware of your situation.”
Aaron stopped laughing, sealed his lips tightly, and glared at Valter.
“You’re the only duke of the empire, who returned to the imperial palace after three years. The hero who led the Southern Three Nations War to a great victory.”
Approaching him affectionately like a brother who loved his younger sibling, Valter lightly tapped Aaron’s shoulder.
“Everyone in the palace is watching you. Stop standing there like a statue. Act with composure.”
And in a soft whisper to his brother’s ear, he added, “Don’t flirt with inappropriate ladies.”
Having said that, Valter detached himself from Aaron.
Leaving the stiff Aaron behind, he looked at Regina and displayed a refreshing smile.
“Regina.”
As if wanting to imprint it deeply, Valter called Regina with clear pronunciation.
“You may return now. There’s something I want to discuss privately.”
Regina nodded slightly in response to Valter’s suggestion.
As if someone who had just found their way back, Regina calmly followed Valter.
She moved away from Aaron.
Clearly, she moved away as if she were not the right person, even though she was.
As Aaron watched their retreating figures, he muttered to himself.
“You, Regina?”
There was no way that could be true.
“Colin.”
Aaron’s low, resonating voice cut through the corridor.
“Investigate. About Regina.”
“Yes, sir.”
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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