Not wanting to miss the opportunity at hand, Biare was determined to build a rapport with Rosalyn, whatever it took.
Following the Duke’s suggestion to dine, the Dantelro family proceeded to the dining room, where cutlery and plates were already set on the marble table.
Usually, the Duke would lead a pre-dinner prayer, but today, he boldly skipped it. The Dantelro family did not worship the sole deity Ekartho and never appeared at temple events.
“Better safe than sorry.”
Gaizen, with a stiff expression, didn’t touch his food and fiddled only with the water glass in front of him.
Even the Duke’s strenuous efforts to match his son with the Dantelro daughter seemed futile as the two sat silent as mute bees.
Watching this awkwardness, the Dantelro’s younger Duke awkwardly broke the silence, commenting on Gaizen’s reticence.
“It seems the young Duke here is rather reserved.”
Apparently displeased at the implied disrespect to his family, Gaizen was about to retort, but Biare quickly tapped his foot twice.
“Let it be, Gaizen.”
Heeding the signal, Gaizen sighed and then spoke in a softened voice.
“Ha, I tend to be taciturn.”
Sensing the tension, the Duke tried to diffuse it.
“My son is indeed quite the quiet type.”
The Duke then turned to the younger Duke, inquiring about his recent engagement.
“Didn’t you get engaged this year?”
“Yes, Your Grace.”
“Then you might want to cut down on drinking.”
“What do you mean by that…”
“You’re shaking even now. Better to fix it early than struggle later.”
At the dinner table, only Biare and the younger Duke of Dantelro fully grasped the meaning of those words. The young Duke, well past his age of majority, appeared robust but was known for indulging in alcohol and gambling, facts that became public when he amassed a considerable debt.
Biare wondered how her father knew of something that would only be revealed three years later. This perception was different now because she had returned with memories of the past three years.
The young Duke’s face turned pale as the Duke mockingly looked at him with satisfaction. Eventually, the young Duke excused himself early from the meal, citing an engagement, and the remaining families proceeded to the terrace adorned with lush greenery.
The Duchess, admiring the Ruscheff estate’s garden, couldn’t help but express her amazement at the unfamiliar flowers.
“Oh my, there are so many flowers I’ve never seen before.”
“Yes, my mother loved flowers.”
“And who tends to this garden now?”
“I manage it whenever I have the time.”
“You have quite a remarkable hobby, my lady.”
“Thank you, madam, but that’s too kind.”
“Rosalyn, come here and look at these flowers.”
Biare almost burst into laughter at the Duchess’s suddenly affectionate behavior towards Rosalyn.
The previously rigid Duchess briskly adjusted her expression and approached at the call.
If everything until now mirrored the past, it was time for Biare to execute her plan.
“Madam, may I personally guide the young Duchess through the garden?”
“Of course. Rosalyn, have a good look around.”
After exchanging pleasantries, the Duchess left with a benevolent smile, leaving Biare and Rosalyn alone.
As they strolled to the more secluded parts of the garden, Rosalyn was the first to speak.
“Thank you for your consideration, Lady Ruscheff.”
Biare glanced at her, surprised. She knew Rosalyn was perceptive, but she hadn’t expected her to notice Biare’s subtle assistance.
“What do you mean?”
Rosalyn stopped and blinked her striking golden eyes at Biare.
“Thanks to both of you, today was quite satisfying.”
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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