The minibus came to a stop in the center of a grand square where all emotions and expressions such as astonishment, amazement, fear, cheers, and murmurs coexisted.
Kite and his friends descended from the vehicle and approached the king, Ruella’s grandfather. Kite respectfully bowed and spoke, “Kite Helane Leor. We have just completed the mission. Duke Kuran met his deserved punishment for plotting rebellion and all the scoundrels who joined the conspiracy have been dealt with. With this, the territory of Kuran is now fully annexed to the Helane Kingdom.”
A wide smile appeared on the wrinkled face of the king. Although he already knew the details, seeing his grandson return proudly after overcoming such a difficult task was a source of pride.
“Well done. To return unharmed after successfully completing a task that no one dared to undertake. You have proven yourself as a descendant of the gods, capable of protecting and governing the blessed land of Helane.”
The king’s expression turned cold suddenly after praising Kite.
He shifted his gaze to the right, where the nobles opposing the king’s faction were gathered. With a stern voice, the king added, “So, who dares to express opposition to your rightful succession to the throne?”
Kite’s gaze also turned towards Duke Patre, the leader of the opposing faction.
For a while, the duke who had been engaged in a silent staring contest with the king and the crown prince finally spoke.
“Your Majesty, there are ominous rumors circulating within the kingdom…”
“Your Majesty, I would like to introduce Miss Ruelra Rominin, who played a significant role in dealing with Duke Kuran and his subordinates this time. She is my beloved and fiancée.”
Kite, after surprising those who were astonished by the mention of a fiancée, approached the minibus and extended his hand to Ruella, who was waiting inside.
“Just a moment.”
Ruella quickly took out flower powder from her bag and sprinkled it on her body.
Although it was flower powder that increased defense stats, its twinkling effect added a mysterious atmosphere to the scene.
“How is it?”
“Like an angel. Incredibly beautiful, dazzling.”
With words of praise that seemed to come out automatically, Ruella smiled brightly and took Kite’s hand.
“It’s very nice.”
While they were having such a conversation, Hagen and other companions, two by two, stood facing each other.
After confirming that sight, Ruella slowly descended from the minibus.
People stared in awe as the woman in a white dress stepped out of the vehicle.
It was a surreal scene, like a dream.
Gold dust clung to her body as if illuminated by a halo, and despite the still air on the hot day, her beautiful pink hair fluttered in the wind.
Moreover, the sight of a golden horse, about the size of a hunting dog, following the crown prince and his fiancée intensified the fantastical atmosphere. When people, seemingly entranced by the sublime and mysterious appearance, were absentmindedly gazing, suddenly a loud explosion was heard. Perplexed by what was happening, the onlookers’ attention shifted to the red, blue, yellow, green, and various colored smoke erupting around the crown prince and his fiancée. Those who had been overwhelmed by Ruella’s appearance quickly relaxed in the face of the lively noise and the captivating spectacle, applauding and cheering once again. The staging was highly successful.
Holding Kite’s hand, Ruella approached the king and bowed.
“Welcome. I cannot express how much I have wanted to meet you.”
The king stood up from his seat, approached Ruella, took her hand, and spoke.
“I heard you really went through a lot this time. Thank you, thank you. Kite mentioned that without you, this would have been impossible. And, most importantly, I am truly grateful that you helped and protected my grandson and his friends.”
A sense of relief crossed Ruella’s face, which had been slightly tense.
She had feared that the king might oppose her being the precious companion of his grandson.
“Thank you for the warm welcome. This moment is the happiest for me, especially now that Your Majesty is welcoming me more than ever.”
“What are you talking about? Why wouldn’t I welcome you?”
Upon the king’s words, Ruella suddenly wondered if he might not know about her. However, the king, upon checking her expression, quickly nodded and whispered.
“I know, so don’t worry. I consider you a gift bestowed upon me by the gods. Now, since the chair is prepared, let’s go and sit there.”
The king personally escorted her and asked, “I heard there will be much to see afterward. Is that correct?”
“Yes. I brought people who will tell the truth when the strange rumors about His Highness Kite, the crown prince, were intentionally created. I thought many people should hear the truth when it is revealed, so I apologize for causing such a disturbance.”
The king seated her and patted her hand. “No need to apologize. If that’s the reason, I’ll accept any disturbance, and we’ll prepare a place for you. Just speak.”
Male lead is a Divorced Husband
She said to him: “Tell me, what makes you like me? I’ll change it!”
Liu Changning transmigrated into a female cannon fodder character in a female-dominant novel.
After reading the first half of the novel’s plot, the first thing she did upon transmigration was to divorce the Pan Jinlian-style male protagonist she had just married.
She indulged herself, pretending to be ugly and poor.
But as time passed, the way that man looked at her became more and more unusual…
Liu Changning was dumbfounded: Tell me, what makes you like me? I’ll change!
――
This lifetime, Pei Yuanshao was rejected by the same woman twice!
The first time, she drove him away. Forced by the situation, he endured the waves of anger in his heart, yielding and humbling himself.
That person lay slanted on a rocking chair, her sallow face emotionless: “If you don’t want a divorce, go cook!”
Pei Yuanshao’s face was dark and gloomy: “You!”
The second time, after the crisis in Jinling City was resolved, the new emperor sent someone to pick him up. He turned around, stammering: “I… I have to go. If you keep me…”
That person lay on the kang bed, her back to him, as if she had long anticipated this day, crisp and clear: “Goodbye!”
Pei Yuanshao was so angry his fingers trembled: “You… you!”
The mission of family and country made him restrain himself, averting his eyes and turning to leave this broken household.
Two years later, they met again. Seeing her ethereal face, his body shook like a sieve.
“She was originally a ‘she’!”
At the Qionglin Banquet, the top scholar of the imperial examination, a talented person with exceptional speech and conduct, all the unmarried young gentlemen from aristocratic families looked at her with shy and timid eyes.
The peerless imperial official Pei Yuanshao felt the anger in his heart erupt. He pointed at the woman surrounded by the crowd at the Qionglin Banquet, his thin lips slightly curled: “Little sister, I wants that person to be the wife-master of my Mingde Prince Manor.”
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