In Delia’s mind, the past tense times swept by.
She had kept an eye on the movements of the Imperial Army day and night for a surprise attack.
Without a fire to cook, there was no time for a warm meal.
She couldn’t sleep comfortably at night, moving secretly and quietly.
Ironically, it was only when she was captured as a prisoner of war by the enemy’s commander that she could rest.
In the face of this ironic situation, Delia couldn’t help but smile with emptiness.
“Commander. Let’s march instead of doing this.”
Presumably, the management would be lax while on the move.
Moving forward could possibly be more helpful in escaping.
If that was impossible, it would be better to go near the royal capital and find a way to ask for help.
No matter how she thought about it, moving seemed better, but the iron walllike commander didn’t seem to think of moving.
“Wait. Even if you tell me not to march after finding out your identity, I will.”
“Even if you know my identity, it wouldn’t be much help.”
“In order to surprise, I brought only a few elites, and because of someone, I had to fight a fullscale war. I have to borrow even the strength of the escaping prisoner.”
“I’m just a mere prisoner. I don’t have any power.”
“Do you know by any chance? That your parents are the gatekeepers of the Iorenti Royal Castle?”
“That’s nonsense. Even if they were gatekeepers, would they sell the country for a single daughter?”
“I’ll negotiate that myself, so reveal your identity.”
“I’ll never let it be like that. Do you think I’m a fool? Just sitting down and being used? I’ll escape no matter what.”
Delia’s birdlike voice echoed in the woods along with the bubbling stream.
Aaron gazed at the small stream in front of him, enjoying the sound of the beautiful forest.
With his legs spread apart, he stood crossing the stream and watched Delia.
“Is it okay to talk to me directly about escaping? An escape plan should be made secretly.”
“Why should I do it secretly? I will leave boldly. Right in front of you, Commander.”
“You dream big. Do you think I’d let go of what I caught hard?”
“I’m going to make a situation where I can’t learn unless the Commander lets go.”
Aaron saw the prisoner being dragged towards him with his wrist grabbed.
How much could a mouthful chatter?
“Prisoner, I’m not so stupid as to let go of what’s mine.”
“I guess you’ll become stupid later on.”
“So, you admit that you’re mine?”
With a chuckle, Aaron dragged Delia by her wrist.
And, wrapping his arms around Delia’s back, he pulled her over the stream.
“Ah, Commander. What are you doing?”
Delia struggled suddenly being embraced by him.
His arm gripped Delia tightly, causing her chest to tighten.
“Prisoner. Stay still. If you keep moving, you’ll fall into the stream.”
Only then did Delia stop struggling and look down at the stream under her feet.
The feeling of floating in midair, and the chilly energy of the water flowing below her feet.
Delia, suddenly feeling chilly, unknowingly leaned her body against Aaron.
Aaron, with a soft body leaning against him, scooped her up with a shudder.
His steps crossing the stream were light enough to be brisk.
“I guess we’ll have to go hunting tomorrow.”
At his outoftheblue remark, Delia looked up at Aaron.
A subtle smile hung on Aaron’s mouth, but his eyes were shining sharply.
“Why all of a sudden?”
“You’re too light. I have to feed you to gain some weight. That way you’ll recover faster.”
At Aaron’s ridiculous words, Delia finally frowned deeply.
“Instead of doing such things, let’s march. You said there’s a military near the capital.”
“Why? Is there someone you want to see in the royal capital?”
Huff. Delia hurriedly shut her mouth.
Suddenly, silence fell between the two.
The sound of the flowing stream, the sound of leaves swept by the wind, the sound of a mountain bird flapping its wings in surprise.
The refreshing sounds of the forest filled the quiet space between them.
Everything except Delia was peaceful.
“Do you have a family in the capital of Iorenti?”
Even at Aaron’s question, Delia kept her mouth shut tight and reminded herself of their relationship.
The man who had captured Delia as a prisoner was the commander of Shutlereitz, who had invaded Iorenti.
And the princess of Iorenti who was captured as a prisoner by him.
It would be troublesome if the enemy commander, whose mind was unknown, found out her identity.
That crazy commander would exploit her to the bone once he knew the truth.
Her father might put a seal anywhere to save her.
Both situations were undesirable.
To shake off the ominous vibe, Delia shook her head back and forth.
“You’re going to find out eventually. Can’t I tell you now?”
Aaron lowered his head towards Delia, who was shaking her head vigorously in his arms.
“What is the prisoner’s true identity?”
A voice as soft and low as a feather burrowed into Delia’s ear.
“I don’t know.”
“I’m too curious. I only held him once, but I could feel his energy.”
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.”
