Glory to Tureshian-

The eternal love of the great Tameron-

The bishop’s voice was occasionally heard, but Esika did not focus on it.

Just her heart beating in the silence, and Resban holding her hand…

All her nerves were focused on him.

“From today, I am your husband.”

The voice Resban whispered when they held hands remained in her mind.

“So think carefully about how you should use me.”

His deep gaze looking at her, and the low voice digging into her ear.

When he gives her that look, all her nerves become sensitive and her fingertips and toes tingle.

And alternating complex calmness and faint joy in composure tickle her heart.

‘The words to think carefully about how to use him probably have two meanings.’

First is revenge against the empress.

The anger towards the empress dowager who took everything from her in her previous life remained deep in her heart.

Even if it’s in the next life, I will surely take revenge on you-

She had burned with that will even in the moment of death.

And in this life too, she has become an enemy, killing Esika’s subordinate Sella and threatening her.

And the second is…

“…”

Broad shoulders, a protruding Adam’s apple, tall height.

His masculine physique was not hidden even in the ceremonial uniform.

He would kiss Esika like someone suffering from thirst, only stopping when Esika pushed away his firm chest.

Esika had not yet allowed the wedding night.

The reason was nothing special. She was still awkward.

‘When I think that Resban is the reincarnation of elder brother Dok-yeong… it feels a bit strange.’

Esika fidgeted with her other hand.

Heat was rising to her face without her realizing.

Getting married meant becoming husband and wife, meant allowing the night.

Even adding up the nights spent with the emperor when she was a spirit, it didn’t fill all her fingers.

And Callian, who never spent the night despite 3 years of marriage…

Certainly, Esika did not know much about sexual pleasure.

And she could not imagine the night she would have with Resban.

“Right now…”

Resban’s lips moved slightly.

His gaze turned obliquely towards Esika.

“It seems you’re thinking of something else.”

The low voice was only heard by Esika, but she was inwardly startled.

No matter how skilled, reading thoughts should be impossible.

Then she suddenly realized she had shown too much surprise.

Other thoughts didn’t necessarily mean ‘those other thoughts’.

“For example, lecherous ones.”

But at Resban’s following words, Esika swallowed lightly.

She thought she should look into the martial arts of the empire more closely.

Do the masters here really know how to read minds?

When Esika did not respond, Resban gripped her hand even tighter.

He didn’t infuse inner energy, just squeezed with strength, but her other fingertips twitched as if electricity flowed.

Esika moved her startled gaze slightly and her lips moved.

“Well, I only see the Buddha in my eyes.”

“…”

“It’s not a saying used here. But anyway, that’s how it is.”

Isn’t there a saying that in the Buddha’s eyes, only the Buddha is seen?

It was her own retort that it was Resban thinking lecherous thoughts who was lecherous.

The bishop’s wedding sermon continued for a long time.

Only the empress, a fanatic of Tameron, focused on the sermon, raising her eyebrows while alternating between looking at the bishop and glaring at Esika.

The nobles whispered in admiration of Esika’s dress and beauty.

“…I’m curious.”

After a while, Resban’s voice was heard again.

It sounded calm befitting the crown prince, but also somewhat chilly.

“Who is this Buddha man that keeps appearing in your eyes.”

Hiccup-

Esika hiccupped while trying to hold back laughter.

“It’s a secret.”

As soon as she answered, a chilly aura spread around him. He seemed to be searching for Buddha among the guests.

When she lowered her head and hiccupped, Resban tapped her palm as if displeased.

A smile formed on Esika’s lips.

Teasing a master seems a bit fun.

**

“Esika…”

Shupert watched his sister receiving the crown from the emperor in a solemn atmosphere.

Two marriages, it was a sensational event in this era.

Especially a marriage with the empire’s crown prince Resban Deon Lucein.

If Resban had not been someone the noble families avoided due to his cruelty and belligerence, their marriage would have truly been difficult.

[War-mad Crown Prince Resban Deon Lucein marries Esika Klaus, an ill-fated divorcee, mistress of House Klaus, and businesswoman of Marnel Cake!]

Newspapers carrying special reports were scattered in the bustling streets from this morning.

Many people viewed their marriage with worry and anticipation, and Shupert was one of them.

And he had a private audience with the emperor not long ago.

For Shupert, who was merely a baron-to-be inheriting the baron title from his father despite controlling the commercial rights of Frihatz, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“As part of the wedding gift for your sister, I will designate Elmur as a free trade zone.”

Shupert’s eyes widened at the emperor’s words.

He had hoped for it after Elmur was nominated as a candidate for a free trade zone, but he never imagined it would be this easy.

He could easily imagine how delighted Esika would be, as it was surely something she wanted too.

Esika would probably become rich enough to buy two Klaus mansions.

“Do you understand why I made this decision?”

“You mean to solidify Brigitte’s foundation, support the crown princess, and if a fruit is born between the two…”

“In a world where the power of money grows stronger than mere titles, Brigitte has adapted quickly. Klaus fell into ruin chasing vain things. But as you know, the imperial palace is surrounded on all sides and conspiracies are rampant everywhere.”

The emperor wished for a healthy balance to be maintained.

He did not want Resban to kill the second prince Brayton, nor did he want the empress to have excessive greed.

The empress and Brayton were necessary evils for the empire’s balance, but they were existing threats to the imperial succession.

In this situation, the emperor was trying to take care of Esika, who had no support base at all, in his own way.

“Of course titles are important too. Congratulations on your promotion.”

The Brigitte barony would no longer be called a barony, but the ‘Brigitte County’.

It was a great gift she gave to the family, who once worried about the whole household because of her.

As the emperor intended, documents for Elmur’s designation as a commercial district were issued along with the royal marriage.

Brigitte gained both honor and wealth thanks to Esika.

‘Thank you. And… be happy. This elder brother will do his best for your happiness.’

As Esika stood after receiving the crown, thunderous applause erupted.

She who had to endure harsh abuse living as a ghost duchess in House Klaus, has now become the noblest crown princess of the Tureshian Empire.

**

When she entered after finishing her bath, maids dried her hair.

Even if they didn’t dry it, the moisture in her hair would quickly evaporate if she used her inner energy, but she remained still.

The empress probably already knew that Esika used martial arts, but she did not intend to reveal it openly.

After the boring time passed, the maids began spraying something fragrant on Esika’s body.

‘I feel… strange.’

The sun that warmly shone on the earth disappeared, and darkness came.

Night always came, but today her heart was pounding even more severely.

Probably because today was a special day.

“His Highness the Crown Prince is in a private audience with His Majesty the Emperor, so he will be a little late.”

The maids finished dressing Esika, bowed deeply, and went outside.

This is the bedroom she will share with Resban. The crown princess’s room.

It has a very luxurious structure and the bed is… very wide. It’s big enough for four people to sleep together.

And Esika was waiting for Resban to come, wearing a thin silk dress.

Suddenly she thought that both this country and Zhongyuan have the truly irrational custom of the bride having to wait for the groom.

The nights she had to wait for the emperor to come when she was a spirit.

And on her first wedding night with Callian, she had to just wait for him.

Men chose, and she was not chosen.

Despite her having nothing to be lacking… marriage was becoming weak for a woman.

“…”

So Esika stood up.

She didn’t want to wait any longer.

There was a window in this room, and Esika could go anywhere.

Meanwhile, Resban who finished the private audience headed to his own bedroom instead of the bridal chamber with Esika.

It was the first time he was so unfocused during an audience with the emperor.

His throat was parched and his chest felt tight.

Even the attendants asked if he was feeling unwell, so it must have been apparent to others.

‘I want to go right away but.’

People said the scent of blood lingered wherever he passed since he practically lived on the battlefield.

If such an aura really emanated, it wouldn’t be appealing to a woman.

Everything had to be perfect on a day like this.

Thinking the time water droplets rolled down his body in the bathroom would feel long too, when Resban opened his room door.

He stopped in his tracks.

“…”

Esika’s long hair swayed gently with her back to the open window.

Her eyes were beautiful as if dreaming, and a scent that intensified thirst flowed from her.

Seeing Esika smiling faintly on his bed in thin clothes, Resban’s thoughts stopped for a very brief moment.