When Khalid, who recently obtained the authority to command the guards, went to check their current situation, he sighed heavily, saying it was really difficult.
Although expectations weren’t initially high since it was a guard unit, it was expected to have a certain basic level. However, the guard unit couldn’t keep up with the standards of the mercenary group Khalid operated.
“But they’re pretending well now.”
Lately, Khalid’s subordinates, especially Asid, who became his adjutant, seemed to be staying with the guards.
It was an inevitable choice to send Asid to the guard unit as soon as possible, considering they needed to quickly make the guard unit operational.
“It was a good decision to send Asid to the guard unit.”
The morale of the guards, who were impressed that Asid, a direct escort of the Second Prince, personally looked after them, improved greatly.
With almost no resistance to Khalid’s command of the guards, their cohesion became much stronger, and overall, the situation was very positive.
“Asid has been working hard.”
Belia chuckled.
Then, Khalid looked at Belia with a chubby expression.
“Why are you like that?”
When Belia tilted her head, Khalid asked.
“Like what?”
“You?”
Belia met his gaze as if to ask what he meant.
“Even I’m going through a lot of trouble.”
Huh? Did he really mean that he wanted to be praised too?
Belia found Khalid’s attitude cute.
“Got it. You’ve worked hard too.”
“…I don’t feel your sincerity, Belia.”
Khalid made a chubby face.
His appearance, which didn’t suit his large build, made Belia burst into laughter.
After laughing for a while, Belia took a deep breath and changed the subject.
“More importantly, it seems that the antidote is being delivered well.”
Belia was in a very relieved state after hearing the story the maids had told earlier.
During the numerous back-and-forths between the Imperial Palace and the Empress’s Palace, there hadn’t been much talk about the Empress’s condition. This meant that she hadn’t become noticeably weaker.
If she could find a slight opening, the Emperor would spread rumors about the Empress’s poor health, and naturally, they would try to push the Empress to death. As if she died by her own hand.
“To be honest, I was really worried.”
On the first day of delivering the medicine, she was so anxious, afraid of getting caught. The first day, not many knew that the Empress was drinking poison, and they probably didn’t even know that there was an antidote. After all, the poison wasn’t originally designed with an existing antidote.
“Even if the Empress’s condition improves, they won’t be able to suspect us.”
Since the day they exchanged greetings with the Empress, neither Belia nor Khalid had visited the Empress’s Palace.
Therefore, it would be beyond imagination for anyone to expect that Belia and Khalid were aware of the Empress’s poisoning, making an antidote, and delivering it to her.
“Now it seems time to spread the rumor that Her Majesty the Empress will attend our wedding.”
Just the appearance of the Empress would stir up the Imperial Palace.
Although Hwangbi, who used to carry herself like the Empress, walked around proudly, in official settings, she was nothing more than an underling of the Empress.
Even with the Emperor’s affection, Hwangbi was not the Empress. The wedding would remind everyone that the Empress was still alive.
“Also, it will be an occasion to clearly remind everyone of the fact that I am the Crown Prince.”
No matter how strong Hwangbi’s influence was, the weight of the name of the Crown Prince was never light. Everyone had simply forgotten that fact for a while.
Moreover, the Duke Tessa, the leader of the Western Nobles’ Alliance, was expected to attend this wedding.
“Although they might not have realized the Duke’s status since he mainly stays in the Western Territory.”
If Duke Tessa came to the capital with his knights and followers, people would learn that he was not only the leader of the Western Empire but also the only knightly order completely loyal to the Duke. Furthermore, Belia’s paternal grandfather, the Vice-Chancellor of the Shin Kingdom, and the Queen of Ronica were also expected to visit.
From the Western Duke Tessa to the Shin Kingdom and the Kingdom of Ronica.
This wedding would be an opportunity for everyone to firmly remember the existence of the Second Prince.
“Our wedding will be conducted more splendidly than any other wedding.”
It would be more luxurious and magnificent than any other wedding.
“…I hope the wedding will end soon.”
Once she became the Crown Princess, she would have more things to do.
Belia chuckled meaningfully, “Hoho.”
“I feel the same way.”
Saying that, Khalid hugged Belia from behind.
“I hope we are tied together in a perfect relationship as soon as possible.”
He embraced Belia more tightly, burying his face in her neck.
“After the wedding, will the thirst for you be somewhat satisfied?”
With each breath of his touching her neck, the heat rose. Belia turned around and reached her arms out to Khalid.
“There’s not much time left.”
“…Time is passing too slowly.”
Belia opened her mouth as she faced him, still in each other’s arms.
With more earnestness than ever.
“Don’t worry. Everything we wish for will come true.”
As winter was coming to an end.
Very welcome faces came to the Empire of Ingot.
“Unni!”
“Belia!”
It was Cloze and Harold.
Belia hurriedly ran to them as they got off the carriage.
“Brother! Cloze!”
As Belia approached, Cloze’s nose and eyes turned red.
Soon, tears welled up.
“Sniff. Unni…”
“Yeah, yeah.”
Belia hugged Cloze and patted her back.
For some reason, it felt like she might cry too.
“I missed you.”
“Me too.”
Although they frequently exchanged greetings through letters, meeting in person was even more joyous than she thought.
“Belia. Long time no see.”
Approaching Belia, who was exchanging intense greetings with Cloze, Harold came up and greeted her.
“Brother. Have you been well?”
“Well. I’ve been fine.”
Harold, who had been observing Belia for a moment, smiled as if relieved.
“You look good.”
Belia responded to Harold’s words with a small smile. If he knew how much heartfelt hospitality she was receiving here, he would surely forget any grudges.
Perhaps Harold and Cloze might whine about how hard they had it compared to her.
Belia’s eyes, filled with joy just at the thought, curved into crescent shapes.
“Welcome to the Empire.”
Now, the wedding is truly just around the corner.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
