The doctor picked gold coins from the bag of money and put them in his pocket, and wondered whatâs the use of keeping them.
No! But I canât give up!
Filling his pockets thick with gold coins, the doctor opened a small door. The servant driving the carriage was still not looking his way.
The slow-running carriage suddenly stopped. It wasnât a slum, but a quiet street with many empty houses and warehouses. That warehouse was rarely used in this season, so it could be said that it was a deserted place.
Haeuk!
The servant jumped from the horse seat and ran away. The doctor also tried to get out of the carriage in a hurry, but as soon as he opened the door, an arrow flew in and hit him.
âUwakk!â
However, staying in the carriage will also lead to death. The doctor gathered desperate courage and looked for an opportunity to escape from the carriage.
It was then.
There was someone attacking the assailant who ran into the carriages across the darkness. A tall knight in black cut them down with terrifying skills.
Those who were aiming for the doctor wouldnât have expected this situation. Seeing them in panic, the doctor got off the carriage and ran away into the darkness.
The only thing they should aim for was the doctor. There was no reason to deal with this annoying knight. They immediately aimed at the fleeing doctor.
âUgh!â
It was clear that the knight was overdoing it while trying to protect the doctor. He risked a deep cut on his shoulder and attacked an archer. Thanks to that, the arrow deflected and lodged in the side of the doctor.
The fleeing doctor collapsed, frightened by the arrow that brushed his thigh. He had been on the battlefield but had never been out on the field.
Oh myâŠ
There were three assailants left, and Kian was injured. Kian glared at them closing the distance, pressing down on his wound.
* * *
âThe Marquis will try to kill Kian at all costs, so we have to hide Kian in a safe place first.â
From the perspective of the Marquis of Wenson, who despised the Suin people, the fact that Liliana married Kian was a disgrace that must be hidden.
The Marquis couldnât have kept Kian alive, leaving the possibility of rumors circulating. Whether he hired an assassin or instructed a knight, he would surely try to kill him.
âGo find Kian with two escort knights.â
Rowena, now a Crown Princess, had knights and maids at her disposal. Pina had already gone out to run an errand for Rowena with Lancelot.
Pina greeted Cecil and left the room. The servants waiting outside the door closed the door quietly.
Tak.
Cecil embraced Rowena first when they were left alone again. Rowena rolled her eyes and looked at Cecil.
ââŠYou know there is a major flaw in the plan, donât you?â
âYes.â
âSo? How are you going to convince me?â
Rowenaâs plan was to send guards to the Marquisâ estate to search while the Marquis Wenson was away. As it was still a troubled time due to the trial of the Marquis Hassler and Count Otis, she was able to make that possible.
In short, by citing the name of a servant who had been kicked out of the Marquis family, and hearing a tip that someone who cooperated with the Hassler family was hiding, she could insist on investigating it.
Rowena was convinced that the Marquis had locked Liliana in an underground warehouse or attic, not in her room.
So the place the guards would try to search wasnât the Marquisâs room or Lilianaâs room.
Other places in the mansion⊠Since they would stop by to see if an accomplice came and went, it was difficult even for the butler to strongly refuse.
The guards would then find Liliana trapped in an underground warehouse, and if Liliana asked for help, the guards had no choice but to protect Liliana.
The plan was to intercept Liliana and bring her to the Imperial palace when the guards retrieved Liliana.
For this planâŠ
On the surface, it was a plan that didnât seem to need Cecilâs help, but there were three flaws.
They had to prevent the marquisâs servants or attendants from delivering news, and they had to hold on to them in case the marquis suddenly changed his schedule and invaded the mission.
In addition, the name of the servant who worked for the Marquis had to be affiliated with the Hassler or Otisâ families.
Cecilâs help was needed for these three things.
âFor the next month, Iâll grant you a wish every day⊠Canât I?â
Rowena asked, clinging to Cecilâs chest. Cecil narrowed his eyes and looked down at Rowena.
The amount of help she asked for was no harm to him. It was also a way to get Liliana out without causing any harm to the royal family.
âWhat are you going to do after that? I know youâre friends with Lady Wenson, but if the Marquis asks for her, I canât just ignore him.â
âBefore that, I will call the high priest and have Liliana ask for help.â
Rowena didnât make Liliana marry Kian as a false identity, but to create another identity as an immigrant.
Want to read more chapters and support us? Please consider becoming a patron to read up to 40 chapters in advance!