Who decided to divide accommodations in the enemy territory?
‘And if it’s Baekok Palace…’
If the name and purpose of the palace in the royal palace haven’t changed, Baekok Palace is where the prince’s wife stays.
‘Why should I stay there?’
Hadel, who shared the same thoughts, immediately protested.
“Marian is my fiancée. I can’t allow her to stay in a different palace.”
Whether he received strict instructions in advance or not, even when Hadel directly questioned and argued, the bureaucrat staunchly resisted.
“You haven’t officially gotten engaged yet. Moreover, there should be another official fiancée.”
Logically, there was no flaw in the argument. The officially approved fiancée, stamped by the king, was none other than Nella Orsini or Yeongae.
The bureaucrat slyly continued with his words.
“Besides, if Prince Hadel is to become the prince consort, wouldn’t it be appropriate for him to stay in Baekok Palace?”
I wonder if that person knows that his words don’t logically make sense or not.
‘Anyway, if they push me into Baekok Palace, that’s enough.’
Feeling frustrated, I also felt the urge to go out.
Watching the confrontation between the two, I smiled and patted Hadel’s shoulder.
“Well then, let’s call her a lover. What’s wrong with bringing one or two lovers into the palace?”
“Marian!”
Provoked by his own words about the lover, Hadel’s face twisted in anger.
Without looking back at Hadel, I sharply retorted to the bureaucrat.
“There is no royal etiquette that separates a palace for a lover, right? So, I’ll stay in the same palace as His Majesty.”
“It’s not allowed. It goes against the orders.”
The bureaucrat was extremely flustered and raised his hand. I smiled.
“Then I guess I’ll have to talk to the person who gave the order. I don’t know who that is, but it seems like a very leisurely person. Showing interest even in the government of Duke Hadel. No, should I say generous?”
Subtly mocking the Prince of Birds, my expression made the bureaucrat’s face stiffen.
“I won’t tolerate any more rudeness.”
At that moment, Hadel, who couldn’t hold back his anger, intervened with a highly charged tone.
“I have something to say about that.”
Due to his anger, a steam-like heat rose from his body. Seeing that, the bureaucrat screamed ‘eek’ and took a few steps back.
“That’s what I have to say. She is my fiancée, recognized by everyone in the North. I came to the capital to lodge a complaint with Abamama for sending away my recognized fiancée and allowing me to meet a woman I’ve never seen before. Do you think I can leave my fiancée to you people?”
“C, It’s as if you’re saying we’re plotting something!”
“From our conversation so far, it seems like you will do anything if it’s an order. So, I can’t help but doubt it.”
With cold eyes, Hadel looked down at the opponent and declared.
“No one can take her away from me. If you don’t want to burn and die, get lost.”
Without any courage to say that they don’t mind burning and dying, the ones who came out to greet us eventually ran away without a word.
In the end, we ended up staying in Changgung peacefully.
Even inside Changgung, it was clear that there were people watching us. The tight security felt like spider webs.
Still, I felt relieved that Hadel and I could be alone once we closed the door.
‘It’s fortunate that we didn’t part ways. If I were alone in Baekok Palace, I would have been at a loss.’
As soon as I entered the room, I sprawled on the bed, turning my body around. Then, as I raised my head after resting my chin on the bed, I saw Hadel taking off his outer garment.
‘I didn’t know Hadel could be a threat to others like that.’
The young man who had been dejected due to everyone avoiding him because of the flames could now skillfully wield the flames as his weapon.
I teased Hadel with a single smile.
“Hadel, you’ve become stronger.”
“I had to.”
Hadel responded with a natural tone.
“Because you’re here.”
His ability to confidently speak such words without embarrassment was also a different aspect from the previous Hadel. As I was pursing my lips, Hadel furrowed his brow.
“Why that expression?”
“Well, it’s both admirable and a bit hurtful…”
“Why?”
Well, I don’t really know my own feelings.
After playing with my foot for a moment, I chuckled and said, “They say you’re becoming more handsome.”
Hadel, looking as if he couldn’t understand, furrowed his brows, and then he approached me. As he sat down next to me, the bed tilted slightly.
Lowering his head until his lips touched my ear, he asked, “Really?”
“Do I have any reason to lie?”
“Your expression doesn’t seem to indicate that you find me handsome.”
“Then how can I make it seem sincere?”
Instead of answering, Hadel lightly nibbled on my ear. Surprised by the unexpected contact, I widened my eyes and turned to look at him.
With a mischievous smile, Hadel said, “Your current expression is better.”
“…!”
What kind of expression do I have now?
I can feel that my face, which Hadel’s hand touched, is burning hot. I fanned my face with my hand and puckered my lips.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
