The Price is Everything of Yours (76 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 173
It was the worst. Being left alone with Nelusion—the one who knew everything, or nearly everything—of all people. And in a strange mansion, no less, where not even Cledwin’s people were present.
Neris glared fiercely at Nelusion, who was looking at her. For the first time, she made no effort to hide her hatred.
“You’re really angry.”
Nelusion was still smiling.
“With the house burning down, do you really have the presence of mind to be here?”
“It’s not like the fire goes out any faster just because I’m there. It’s better for me to tend to what matters most to me.”
“You must not understand the situation. Not a single word I spoke to my elder brother was sincere. I really am a spy, and the very name House Elantria makes my skin crawl. So if you still believe I’m useful to you, I should let you know you’re sorely mistaken.”
“Why say something so hurtful? Father’s going to scold me severely, since I pulled you out after everything was already settled with the Imperial Court. Aren’t you going to comfort me?”
“Why would I? Are you out of your mind?”
Neris ground her teeth. His tone suggested it was only natural that she should feel affection for him, and it made her sick. If she could, she would reach out and strangle him right then and there.
Though any attempt would only end with her helplessly pushed aside.
“Fine. I’ll yield this time, because I know you must be deeply upset. You’ve known me long enough to understand. I adore you dearly, and I’ve been thoroughly trained by Valentine’s petulance. Go ahead—say whatever you want. I’ll take it all.”
“What chilling nonsense are you spouting? If you’re going to lose your mind anyway, why not lose it in the direction of death?”
“Is that truly the harshest thing you can say? How adorable.”
Nelusion chuckled softly. Neris felt her pride wounded—and genuinely chilled to the bone.
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.
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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.”
The male lead being so proud of his wife is honestly adorable, even when he gets jealous.
And the female lead is so elegant and beautiful—I can’t wait to see this scene illustrated
Haha, did the ML really just say that to the FL? He’s so cute when he gets a little jealous.
Can’t wait for next chapter
The ML is so considerate of his wife. He treats her with so much care and gentleness, even when she doesn’t say a word—he just understands her. He’s honestly so perfect, I can’t 😭
I really hope the FL can overcome these painful feelings soon. I can’t bear to watch her suffer this much. 💔