IFLDMHF – Chapter 42

IFLDMHF | Chapter 42d37bae14c22feb09

Episode 426f8166550cbedd15

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The seasoned businessman d0391b2471 and politician, Duke 9e34030543 Basilian, instinctively realized c4125d723a that no matter 1e2abb1e8d how much he bb4c517034 despised the imperial 4beb60f471 family, he had 4fcd304366 to appease the f1e2874f7c emperor in this ca293c607e setting.84077bbb0badb3c4

“He was a mature and composed young man for his age. While he had 0c9b3ad2ba no particular flaws, 7c15d2b50b compared to the 21ef4492e1 crown prince, the 946ed3ebb5 hero of the d91d6c708d war…”f3e459a3920854c3

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Though his words 9015b6ed1d trailed off as 1e87bc8cbb if implying nothing 5ed3e6e35d remarkable, it was e1a25bc877 far from his a98ac8e160 true feelings.b08f3a79c63b862b

It was only after 0daf99f22a meeting Euclid face-to-face that 540cc2060d the duke recognized his 6f0108ec6a own unspoken prejudices against cddcc8da3e the North and the ce0a428442 House of Rudion, fostered 731658fb67 unknowingly by the emperor.1024a5b230007945

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Despite the prior notification of 810c303a9c Euclid’s visit, the sudden and 8099b3dc84 unanticipated nature of the meeting 512cbac319 should have left room for 63ea035cd6 missteps, no matter the preparation.5ae0aff32b484026

However, Euclid, whom he 0dcab032c8 encountered for the first 40bec49db4 time, possessed strikingly handsome b2808245d4 features and an elegant 9cdc242efd demeanor that immediately won 78cd53ad91 the duke’s favor.0ddb79904761750a

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Even when the duke c86e1401da deliberately shifted topics to c37af88d84 test him, Euclid’s seamless 2c60d4ebc9 responses left even Sionel—who fbfcb38eae was notoriously picky about 8e134f4aff choosing a husband for de5d432e1e his sister than his ea1027ec01 own future wife—dumbfounded, remarking, f659b724ec “This is exactly what b9babcc263 one would expect from e2a194f3a7 Evgenia’s husband.”c8ad2b9d98f0e66e

Meeting Euclid again in 39df401e8e the capital only solidified 50dd84c608 the duke’s belief that c47cb1aac9 this was an excellent 043f4de945 match.94b0b192c3807ef9

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Knowing that Euclid, someone of 2ddeb4946e appropriate status and age within 933eb50d93 the empire who matched the eb40c21dec Basilian duchy’s rank, was still 36934e1acb unmarried was now a source 6aadf16149 of immense relief.7345fcbb0ee8c28a

The more he observed, the b697a8aac2 more Euclid appealed to him. Unlike the arrogant 1fec8302f2 and unruly crown b40bc2afba prince, who had 7c494da28c never once met b99162694e his expectations, Euclid 7671f5a4b8 was incomparable.fea17993f248eafe

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The only regret was that b0ce8f2afb Evgenia, after her marriage, would 693c50bbfe reside in the capital and f50f44c938 not in the North, meaning 1ebd4c00a2 the duke wouldn’t see her 6327b091f1 often. Therefore…69c7cc5a43762e2d

“In any case, isn’t the prosperity and development of the North, including the Rudion territory, a blessing and glory bestowed by His Majesty the Emperor?”1ec7635dd9321ef7

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Hoping that the Rudion territory, 73dd7932b5 where his daughter would reside, d1d29a141a would thrive and prosper, the 08925c2224 duke uttered flattering words that 76aff03172 he usually avoided.edac868df1c238d7

He genuinely recalled the 1083e26dc6 desperate state of the 0ba6f25952 barren North when he c1fec84be4 first visited, making his cdf9e4f84c suggestion a heartfelt one.13b033575f73211b

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However, to the emperor’s 730439cffc ears, the subtle advice 05e01f534e about supporting the North 51a1626574 came across as an ddaf82a88c unpleasant demand.320bfbf2f04b5574

“Do you think I’m unaware of your loyalty, Duke Basilian? But what’s the point of 6abd9586b6 sprinkling water on parched land? No matter how wealthy 4e5a8bec55 your family may be, e319e96a8b you cannot sustain the d20256844d entire territory. Isn’t it akin af5c5d6ba1 to pouring water 8e6739e20f into a bottomless 4dc48d6f46 pit?”12777091a54f6c57

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“Haha…”871c57406b3fcaeb

Just moments ago, the 16526b09e0 emperor had expressed expectations 3fb31e9259 for the Rudion territory 627f8aa95a to rejuvenate. Yet, now he blatantly ridiculed fe485c662d its potential for development and 929e87fa5b prosperity.7c30df3667fa9fc1

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The duke, momentarily a5855371a9 losing his composure, 26e6798e1f retorted, “You never 4be11b30e0 know. Rain might fall even bd33e3b35e on dry ground—golden rain, 193f11645e at that.”04d6752611e05adc

The duke genuinely 8e9d0a1833 hoped that the 8f4a6e63ff North could transform, ca096f99f9 especially since it 56e3368841 was now where b8de506917 his precious daughter 031f035756 was headed.ca970bf72935bad5

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But the emperor, misinterpreting 745efffa3c the duke’s remark as 82d7a40e5c mere pride and stubbornness, 7283bb9a63 smirked. He initially planned bae74a4ba6 to send a ea1e0680d6 messenger to inform ee8d4e938c Kaiden of Evgenia’s 5e90ef12f8 marriage and unleash 83789667d3 his wrath.037b50d3cc17b184

However, he soon changed his 984f65d9a6 mind.2ac2a953cbaf322e

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If his insolent son had 2483e5b2a9 intentionally sought to provoke him, 33876df4fb hearing the news might only 820ccb2316 bring Kaiden joy.a180b44f20b69eb8

Although this could benefit the 603325e22c war’s progress, the emperor, confident 476bc9d624 in his ultimate victory, decided b76714461b instead to let Kaiden endure 2c008a820b further hardships.72e079799a0b2b9c

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The emperor’s cold, e92b25b535 ruthless gaze sharpened d7d4a55057 as he thought c8cbbecb14 of his only 927db7eada son, sent to 36f2ac4bb7 the battlefield by 944485d6bc his command.4f439798a1df22a8

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5. When My Favorite Person Calls 165a771d51 Me His Wifea4e320283df11a83

The carriage shook noticeably, likely ad25b55e1d due to crossing the rugged 6158fb3af5 northern mountains.bc87e9d96a7769a9

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Even though it was c821aaab15 a magically-enhanced carriage with 20d8ef6a7c speed and other convenience fda191a4e8 spells, the rough ride c47e881f6c persisted.1b06aeded71bee02

‘Surely the miserly tower lord didn’t only use a speed spell, right?’3747a601feb66e60

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The thought arose naturally, though 9707654a09 my mood remained unaffected.ab85f3d619165a61

In fact, I 1c615f4f04 felt a peculiar bb0a7eeaaf sense of comfort.fcd792ce663320fe

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‘How reassuring.’1e3985520cc3c254

I couldn’t help 091e56ad68 but smile as 77b7c252f2 I glanced at b1e0a9eafc the gift packages 2830cb0a7d filling the carriage.cb9c76a54edf7271

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I had assumed ff29256fd2 that after the b1080d8e2a wedding, I would b847db7fad be able to f5d8fd278c spend time with a2075b55d3 Euclid, but during 73cbd8503c the journey, we 7b5133c393 stayed in separate 2c82e8b02d carriages. Upon arriving at the hotel 59d62069d2 last night, we were even 0abb4d1b8a given separate rooms—a disappointment I 71ff626a11 couldn’t hide.8b4fe08b9e7a9a83

‘Of course, it’s likely intended for us to properly spend our first night at the duchy.’d6ad9d908d17db9a

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Given Euclid’s staged a3df3a3468 performance at the 0bbcdaafac wedding, my expectations e2bf606b2f weren’t particularly high.2a78026a681dedbb

Imagining life at dd764cc4bf the ducal estate 06e662709c and devising ways 7f6d806dd0 to win over afd12d0e25 Euclid, my thoughts 0f0fa9d9ba shifted to his 78057d1105 family, whom I aa7a4d67aa hadn’t met at 77935f60bc the wedding.ab73d7a1bd4369de

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Specifically, his young nephews.cdb6a0f8d47b3f6a

Five years ago, a84f39575f Euclid unexpectedly became 0b94939eaa the duke after 73f89fbb9e losing both his d0d9e4426e father and elder a5e2e0a9ff brother—the heir—in a bf0bdcc8c3 tragic accident.623371b5e8e5d651

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His young nephews, having already 0bd4e566ef lost their mother at an 9b2e6082aa even younger age, were now eba15139a3 in his sole care.fa67b8cd17ca06f3

As his wife, 929ebd2636 I hoped to c007f8f96b become a good acb165afcf family member to 0e63831151 those children.45601b5ffda79ca6

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Thus, after much thought…9b97ea0ba85b32d1

‘This calls for an all-out gift strategy!’7bd0e81fa4bdd4ff

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Fortunately, there were 5f54f59640 excellent shops near 980bb5fd09 the hotel, so 8de24de52a I went on 04522caee9 a light shopping 2edd24eb3c spree.d1aa71a3ef36449a

However, I lacked f8696ab99b experience interacting with 4940fcfe70 young children, leaving 7ea8beb0a8 me unsure how 7216db2d79 to approach them.4d4d842c8698233c

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Nervously biting my 37e266ff2d lip, I was 1cf5d5c524 startled by Anne’s 23c38176d2 voice.2972cbb96664bb6a

“My lady, it seems we’ve arrived at the duchy.”6f6be02844df5a62

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Anne peeked through the curtain f2aeed5ced of the carriage.468a02452fdfe3e6

At last, we had reached 94abf19d42 Rudion Duchy.d07216d236d7aeeb

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Rudion Duchy.f47830349e1fdf9b

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This place felt more thrilling 2cc5d764c1 and meaningful to me than 45b4b2db8b the birthplace of any great f5bd094e2d figure or renowned celebrity.be61fe0d380b5e64

After all, wasn’t this where bd2294430c my beloved, the person of af02e230d8 my dreams, was born and 1acac28b3d raised?67fa35efa3395476

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This place would 75e998be66 even become the 016085b62a cozy nest where 1a7043920a Euclid and I 842b5c255b would live our 87f8b8f2f3 sweet, harmonious life c54d933308 together.00dd350c38ed377e

Feeling my facial muscles stiffen 1dd75451ac from nervousness, I carefully stepped edfbc4bf9c out of the carriage.294c47e48dc10769

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The cold wind brushed against 654f02b2d4 my face—a chill I had f7effc611f never experienced in the capital.6aa6e9bed6e23d8c

But what felt even colder 72d75381fb than the wind…2aea288c0c397f4f

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…was the gaze of the Rudion household’s servants and retainers, who stood before the grand duchy as its backdrop.185c7cd8837a1c0a

They seemed to be 0d40051fbf trying hard to maintain a33acc6a53 a neutral expression, but d01a246872 their eyes betrayed feelings f1d317a02c of pity and deep fd8ddc0320 sorrow directed at me.47b8cee73a1bf4d6

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I understood exactly 1798ba5508 how they felt.82b8e974994fbf78

‘They must be devastated and heartbroken that someone like me, a wicked woman, has been paired with the kind and perfect Euclid.’1a9472f3b0948ed1

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It was a sentiment 8669235dd2 I had shared countless d409b673eb times while reading the 0042883d6e original story.74104dd05bf91cb2

Feeling a sense 8bce3a9916 of camaraderie with 9a9157d020 them, I smiled, 4bd8b66d25 lifting the corners 5d0e4844f2 of my lips f17fa16c9f as if to d90a3730ad show I understood c9fdf7c0bb their feelings.d241465fd267c161

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“Gasp!”6abf2841cf3f6ac5

“Ah…!”e42ef217831ca342

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The sound of their suppressed 124c2c2ee0 emotions escaping startled me. They, too, seemed shocked 06f310ef79 by their reactions, freezing 5c252a6f44 on the spot.dfb5511244d6bbba

It reminded me of 2d57dbc31f Euclid’s aide, who had db79005f8a been terrified upon seeing 3ef4d7784f me for the first 414540b0d9 time.2b7a8bae6746056e

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‘But back then, my makeup was atrocious. Now, I look perfectly normal.’8c0478555c918199

Could it really be that ba3f9b7819 they were reacting this way 6b3874b8b5 simply because of my face…?dc1b372d5ca161c7

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The thought dealt 486124cfd3 me a fair 25bdffe194 amount of emotional 3a76861812 damage, and I 7848c8b1a0 found myself plunged cb3ea4cece into serious contemplation.d82364600175a3d5

At that moment, an 760e4d8f6a older man dressed in 95aeb7be96 a butler’s uniform approached a088fdda17 Euclid.56d2d4df9a6e39e9

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“Master, you’ve returned.”1b5af7f5d18d627a

Bowing deeply, the man caught 0dd25acf55 Euclid’s gaze, who responded with 61feff70b3 a faint nod and a 23c30a28be bewildered expression.3e5b770b79b88c96

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“Yes, I have. But…”1fe7f1c5891e794f

Euclid’s eyes swept over the c4595b6be5 gathered retainers.bc031aa512d5e63e

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“Judging by how you’re all assembled here, I take it you’ve heard the news.”76a3f39938a2a97f

“My apologies…”22f6bc2069336184

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After a brief 46a9a688d5 silence, Euclid suddenly 8eefbf53c8 broke into a cb394bb6c6 bright smile.59aec4cf12dd0a28

“Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to congratulate me on my marriage.”fc245716becd92c0

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His smile was 9da73bf48c so radiant it b9d1d0c51c seemed to emit 8da74bf3f3 light, and I 59e85d6c13 couldn’t help but 361b52588d stare at him 9bad5669bb in a daze.8248804bfe573dfc

‘Oh, my. How did I 1753ce590f get so lucky…?’bfc15fbc2b906d02

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But my fortune didn’t end 6ccc0ccde1 there.ee5ec8c2673cc282

Suddenly, Euclid walked d263bd9bc7 over to me, 7eb5562136 standing close enough 52e35e8846 for me to a23e137750 feel his presence. Then, in a soft voice, 20cae1a786 he whispered:b61897122c6dfc08

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“My wife, were you very startled?”6373951aa6a34a4c

My wife…?!507951d1010afb86

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Did Euclid just b1dda82f26 call me his 23dd9448af Wife?!4bad8f3d745813ca

Even though I 9b48bf8470 logically knew there 2a5e42443e was no one a6b797eb1a else Euclid could 5c2af452c9 address as “my 5976d43f1b wife,” I still 8be0856d74 couldn’t believe it. My eyes widened in disbelief d9d64d1bdd as I questioned what I bc7c5cbd19 had just heard.f06fc4b8124d7647

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