“Even so, I, as the insignificant princess, have been operating subtly and actively in the Aezester social circle for a long time without much presence.”
I took a deep breath and confidently exclaimed, “I’m going to infiltrate the Lucenthart social circle and expose Anselot’s injustice!”
However, a problem arose.
“Why…”
I shouted out loud, staring at the empty mail tray.
“Why hasn’t a single invitation come?”
Despite having stayed here for over a week, not a single social event invitation, except for the royal ball, had arrived.
Despite being treated as a distinguished guest deserving direct attention from the king, not receiving a single invitation was…
“Of course. It must be because of that reason.”
There was a clue.
And that was… Anselot!
Considering the people who avoided me, calling me Salto’s lover, it somewhat made sense.
Ignoring the kingdom’s dignitaries was a breach of etiquette, but the nobles, who were already quite discourteous, seemed to choose breaking the etiquette over recognizing Anselot’s reputation.
“No, Anselot hasn’t done anything wrong. It’s because of those royal brats who ruined his reputation and spread malicious rumors.”
I sighed deeply as I thought, “Moreover… just because I gave someone a slightly suspicious look, rumors spread that I’m a witch who can kill with just a glance.”
However, I couldn’t just stay still.
“I might have to attend a tea party or something.”
Given that it’s festival season, lively social events were expected to take place all over Lucenthart. The royal palace was no exception. Even at this moment, a tea party hosted by royal ladies was likely being held somewhere in the palace.
“Mini-map.”
As I quietly whispered, a mini-map appeared in the air. Holding my fist, I stared intently at the gray-covered mini-map.
While about 90% of the mini-map was covered in gray, I could only see my location and the location of the lanterns.
“Let’s activate the mini-map first.”
Finding the lantern wasn’t difficult. I left the prince’s palace and began walking in the direction of the lantern shown on the mini-map.
In the deep garden of the palace, I found the lantern.
“Of all things.”
My expression tightened as I discovered the lantern. It turned out the fountain in the garden was Lucenthart Palace’s lantern, and to make matters worse, Crown Prince Enjer was sitting on that fountain.
“Princess Luvel…?”
Recognizing me, Crown Prince Enjer pretended not to know.
“You’re alone today.”
“Yeah, well.”
I replied indifferently and approached the fountain.
[SYSTEM] Found the Guide Lantern! [SYSTEM] The mini-map for is now activated!In an instant, the mini-map brightened, and various locations in the palace came into view.
“They seem to be doing something over there.”
I stared at the points gathered on the mini-map.
The names attached to those points undoubtedly belonged to the young ladies who had recently been tormenting Maria.
“Judging by the location, it seems like they are chatting while having tea…”
I pondered on how to intrude into that place.
“Should I just barge in? Or should I pretend to be lost and find my way there?”
At that moment, Enjer approached me, speaking in a low voice.
“If you don’t mind, may I assist you in touring the palace?”
I glanced briefly at his head.
Prince Enjer of the Kingdom of Lucenthart
Affection Level: -39
It wasn’t a significant figure, but his affection level was closer to dislike than liking.
“What’s his angle?”
Without any hesitation, Enjer flashed a charming smile and asked me, “Would you allow me to escort you through the palace?”
“It’s okay. I finished touring the palace on the second day.”
“There are places permitted only for the king’s successor. Perhaps Lord Ancelot hasn’t guided you there.”
Even with my stern rejection, Enjer persisted and approached again.
I feigned hesitation, sneakily glancing at his detailed information.
[Prince of the Kingdom of Lucenthart. As the second son of King Titarus, he clashed with Prince Arno over the position of crown prince. After Arno’s death, he acknowledged the engagement with Lady Helena Azelaine and was recognized as the crown prince. (Assistance Level: 35)]In Lucenthart’s royal family, it was a unique culture to acknowledge the successorship through a duel upon receiving the Philosopher’s Stone.
I felt like I was in a kingdom that worshipped the goddess of love.
I regarded engagement as equivalent to receiving the Philosopher’s Stone. After becoming an adult, Ancelot had reportedly broken off the engagement, losing the right to succeed to the throne.
“To be honest, I couldn’t believe it when I heard that Princess Azester had become Lord Ancelot’s lover. Perhaps I thought it was an exaggerated rumor.”
“That’s truly regrettable.”
Of course, the rumor that Ancelot and I were lovers was false, but I responded vaguely.
“Please be honest, Your Highness. Why would someone like you get involved with Ancelot’s uncle…”
“Why Ancelot?”
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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