Even the winter wind felt better than him.
“Brother, how about a drink after a long time?”
“I’m tired. Next time.”
“He doesn’t look tired at all.”
“Shut your mouth and go.”
“Well, you’re cold-hearted.”
Seongwon gave her a nod and followed Dae-gun, who was walking ahead, disappearing.
The back view of Dae-gun always made her heart ache and feel cold.
The next day.
After finishing breakfast, Eunseol went outside, sat in a sunny spot, and opened a book.
Even though she felt like she was wearing clothes that didn’t suit her, she was happy to be able to enjoy this kind of leisure.
How much time has passed?
Lady Um extended a tray before her.
“What is this?”
“It’s flower petal tea and medicine. The nobleman who dislikes sweet things is the only one who takes medicine.”
“So, why…?”
“We need to take it to the lord, but everyone is busy, and there’s no one to take it. Please take it to the love pavilion, my lady.”
She was perplexed.
If she takes it, he will surely dislike it. However, expressing such thoughts to Lady Um made her hesitate.
While she was hesitating, Lady Um spoke first.
“People tend to forget what they don’t see in front of them. Whether you like it or not, you develop feelings by seeing the face often. After finishing training, he often takes it, so he will appreciate it if you take it to him.”
Seeing the lord not visiting the love pavilion even after returning from hunting, Lady Um seemed to worry more than her.
She reluctantly accepted the tray and went to the love pavilion.
Approaching the open door, she looked inside, but there was no one.
At this time, they should be in the love pavilion since it’s the time to be there after training, but seeing no one, it seemed like they were still in training.
Thinking it was better this way, she put the refreshments on the table and turned her body. At that moment, as she was turning, her eyes met with the lord leaning against the wall in front of the door.
He was just returning from the military training, judging by his attire.
“What are you doing here?”
Surprised and unable to say anything, she stood there dumbfounded as he moved first.
Approaching her with brisk steps, his gaze was still fixed on her.
He briefly glanced at the tray on the table and let out a short sigh with a bitter smile.
“Stop playing the role of an unwelcome wife. Don’t worry, I’m doing this because I don’t want to be rejected. I never said I’d reject the wife. Did I not say that I won’t stand by if someone touches my belongings? So, don’t do this, and if you’re done, leave.”
“It’s not for any other reason, but because I heard that you have a simple snack after training.”
“This insincere behavior is not pleasing. Also, there are many people who can do it even if the wife doesn’t, so don’t go through unnecessary trouble from next time.”
Even though she was mentally prepared, hearing it in person was painful.
There were so many things she wanted to say. Although there were many words swirling in her mind, she couldn’t spit them out, and they were swallowed down her throat.
Trying to avoid his gaze and go outside, Seoryeom came in.
“What’s going on?”
“A guest is here, so he asked to come back next time.”
“Who is it?”
Seoryeom looked at her, feeling embarrassed.
It seemed like it was bothersome because of him. Feeling that it was unnecessary trouble because of him, she tried to leave. However, the moment she took a step, the lord’s sharp voice echoed in the room.
“Who is it!”
“Well… Eunwol-gwan Sohyang is here.”
If it’s Eunwol-gwan Sohyang, people should know about her by now.
Men tried to win her heart with tremendous amounts of money, but it is said that no one succeeded in capturing the heart of the high-nosed Sohyang.
The story of Sohyang becoming the concubine of Prince Jinheon was widely known among the people of the capital.
Sohyang has come to Unyeon Palace.
The dark expression on Prince Jinheon’s face seemed to loosen.
“It’s not polite to just send away someone who has come to visit. Invite her in.”
His once dark face brightened, and even his voice became gentle.
He seemed to know the significance of Sohyang’s visit without explicitly stating it.
When she heard rumors about Prince Jinheon and Sohyang, she didn’t want to believe it. No, she refused to believe it.
The image of Prince Jinheon she saw was neat and tidy, unlike the rumors.
So there was a small hope that the rumors were fabricated by those who liked to gossip.
It was a delusion.
Looking at Sohyang, his gaze quietly flickered, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
It should have been when Seoryeom left.
Belatedly regaining her composure and trying to leave, Sohyang was already entering the room.
Unlike other courtesans, Sohyang, with light makeup and simple attire, was beautiful even to her eyes.
Her modest and graceful appearance exuded dignity.
What man would dare to belittle such a woman?
For Prince Jinheon to have feelings for her, Sohyang was undoubtedly a charming woman.
“I didn’t know the lady of the house was present. Greetings. My name is Sohyang.”
Her voice was as neat as her appearance.
Bowing lightly in greeting, Sohyang approached where Prince Jinheon was.
“I was curious about who the owner entering the annex would be, and finally, I get to meet you. I offer my greetings, Lady of the House.”
“Thank you.”
“Why do you show such courtesy to a humble woman like me? Please speak more casually.”
Sohyang’s relaxed smile and confident demeanor were enviable.
At least for now, Sohyang seemed happier than her.
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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