The Price is Everything of Yours (76 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 97
“Isn’t that a bit unfair?”
The reception room of a splendidly decorated mansion.
The lords of Maindlant rarely used the castle dining hall, even when dining late at night after working in the citadel. Not only did they have poor relations with the castle administrators, but they also considered food prepared not specially for them—food that everyone else ate—as beneath their dignity.
Thus, the lords cultivated friendships with those who owned mansions near the citadel and gathered in small groups to enjoy more ‘aristocratic’ meals, invited as guests.
In Maindlant, even lords subordinate to the Grand Duke prided themselves on dignity rivaling that of kings of minor sovereign states.
Today, with the Pechernon incident summoning a grand assembly and numerous nobles gathered at the White Swan Citadel, their gathering was especially large. Normally, they kept numbers small to avoid burdening the mansion’s host, but today they had united—centered around Hilbrin—to jointly condemn someone.
At the noble’s remark that it was “unfair,” Hilbrin raised an eyebrow.
“What exactly do you mean?”
“Well, Pechernon, of course. It’s regrettable they suffered flooding, but it’s still just a tiny patch of land. The damage is already done. A proper cleanup would suffice—surely it doesn’t warrant a Councillor personally taking charge?”
“Exactly! That’s precisely what I think—seems like they’re getting rather favored.”
Another noble chimed in agreement.
Their words weren’t true. Pechernon wasn’t such a small territory, and with much land still submerged, someone with authority needed to oversee relief properly.
Moreover, had any other region in Maindlant faced the same issue, it would have surely received ample assistance.
But truth held no interest for those already displeased. Above all, Hilbrin—the popular lord among peers—had been publicly humiliated that day, making the room’s atmosphere extremely sour.
In Maindlant’s characteristically low-ceilinged reception room with small windows, over a dozen nobles wore gloomy expressions. Hilbrin, seated in the place of highest honor among them, remained utterly silent.
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. 💔