I couldn’t answer easily. Telling Roger that I stopped the violin lesson to go play chess would certainly upset him. After a moment’s hesitation, he understood my silence and put his hand on his waist, looking displeased.
“You’re going to Count Kito, aren’t you?”
“……It’s rare to get a chance to see the Count. Also, today is our usual chess day.”
“Is Yurik Fenton going too?”
“It’s more like……I’m going to where Yurik is. Count Kito usually stays at the Fenton estate around this time.”
Roger started to pack his violin case without a word. Then he casually pinned one of his brooches to his shirt.
Finally satisfied after fixing his curly hair in front of the mirror, he stood up.
“Then I’ll go too.”
“You too?”
“Yes. Both Duke Fenton and his wife have been hoping I’d visit the estate again. Count Kito also liked me, so it should be fine.”
He said confidently. I didn’t mind Roger coming along. Rather, I welcomed the company for the dreary road.
“I’ll tell them to prepare the carriage. I need to leave a memo for my mother first.”
Roger started bustling about even before I agreed. He pulled out a small piece of paper and dipped a pen into the ink. A quick glance revealed his terrible handwriting, holding my gaze for a moment.
Finally, I could read, ‘Went to Duke Fenton’s estate, don’t worry too much.’
“By the way, where did my mother go?”
“My mother has recently resumed her charity work. She’s working far away and comes home late at night.”
Roger proudly spoke about his mother for a few minutes.
Seems like someone really loves his mother. Eventually, we were running out of time, and I had to cut Roger off.
However, as soon as we got in the carriage, Roger opened his mouth again. Watching his endlessly babbling lips, I turned my gaze out the window. The sky was bleak.
“You’re lucky, you know.”
“Huh? What is?”
“……You just look happy.”
If the Marsen family were even half as happy as the Baccus family, I wouldn’t be this miserable.
As expected, when Roger and Yurik met, they immediately started growling at each other.
Yune watched Roger from a distance, taking passive actions. Meanwhile, Baron Kito and I were moving the pieces on a chessboard.
“This opening seems familiar to you.”
Baron Kito examined each opening I played and pointed to the pieces with his finger.
“Of course, it can be a strength, but it’s also too defensive. So, it’s good to know various openings. Have multiple strategies that suit you.”
“What opening would be good?”
“How about giving a little leeway? Charging isn’t necessarily bad, Lise. I understand your cautious approach to making the best moves, but focusing too much on the opening could actually weaken you. What’s important in chess is not the opening but the endgame.”
“……”
“Don’t get hung up on the outcome from the opening, unless it’s the worst move. Always keep in mind that you can turn it around.”
Absorbed in Baron Kito’s advice, I sank into deep thought.
“In short, don’t be scared from the opening.”
“Hello.
You’re probably doubting if this is really Lise Marsen, given it’s been so long since my last letter.
If I must make excuses, I’ve been busy and met many new people. You’d be curious about this, but due to urgent circumstances, I’ll explain later.
The reason I’m writing is, unfortunately, because there is a big issue in the family. It’s about our parents.
What’s even more unfortunate is that you are the only one who can solve this issue, Brother.
I know you’re very busy. I know you’re engrossed in studying day and night for the upcoming test, but the Marsen family urgently needs you right now.
So, I hope you could come to the mansion.
As soon as you read this letter, I’ll be waiting for you.
[Dash]Your loving sister, Lise Marsen[Dash]”The man who carefully placed the letter twicefolded into his pocket stood up from his seat.
The man grabbed a bag from above the wardrobe and tossed in clothes and objects indiscriminately. His freckled roommate looked at the blond handsome man.
“What are you doing?”
“I need to go back to the mansion.”
“What kind of stupid thing are you talking about? We have an important club meeting in a week.”
The blond man zipped up his bag and shrugged his shoulders.
“I can’t help it. Something important came up.”
“Is there an issue at home? Rodney?”
To the boy’s question, Rodney feigned sorrow as he clutched his chest theatrically.
“Well, that could be an issue, but my lovely sister is desperately looking for me. I have no choice but to go.”
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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