2 Chapter 2

—My lady, I wish you a full and happy life—Your tears kept coming

—What are you talking about, Yun? —I've been crying for a few minutes for no reason

—Sir Dewei said that I would be the only one who would love even if we can't be together —I was more and more confused by his words —My lady may not be able to find a marriage partner, right? If so, then Sir Dewei...

Ah I swear I'm going to kill that man!

Can't you see by the situations you are putting me through? It's not my fault I'm an old maid begging for a commitment. It is the circumstances that force me to do it.

I try to lull Yun into thinking that I was too quick to jump to conclusions.

Somehow he is reassured to know that a marriage with Sir Dewei was not decided.

—His carriage is ready. I say goodbye to Yun before we start our journey in secret.

I chose clothes that would attract as little attention as possible, in addition to choosing a layer that would cover most of my face.

I just need to find a man to help me attach the title of my house to my name.

Also, you never know, I might find a good match after our divorce. But now, I need to protect the status and wealth of our family.

—By the way, teacher, wouldn't it be dangerous to go in person? You could have sent me

—Ah, since we are talking about my marriage candidate it would be better for me to apply in person

I could never tell Sir Dewei that I am looking for a handsome husband to marry me.

Divorce may not be a big problem in the empire, but Nepal is a bit more conservative.

It didn't take us long to get to our location from one of the branches of the Ten Moon Guild. But I definitely expected it to be a less conspicuous place.

It is a fairly large and modern mansion to be that of a guild ...

I approach the man standing at the entrance of the mansion

—I would like to place an order with the guild of ten moons

—I understand. The man starts ringing a bell hanging in the entrance and out of nowhere a rather handsome young man appears

—I will escort you inside

On the other side of the mansion:

—It looks like they're all gone. The cigarette packet was empty.

—Why is the guild master still here?

—I don't know

—Are we going to die from blood loss...?

Silence!!

The sounds, the movements of people, the breaths, the heart beats and even how the blood flows. Every sound pierces my ears

I prefer to kill everyone so that I can live in silence...

The effect of the medicine less and less effective.

I felt footsteps approaching, one of the visitors was a man and the other one was what? A puppy?

—He has visitors —The knocking on the door was unbearable at this time

—Who the hell is it at this hour?

—Go on," he says with a glowing smile

Is that really what he said?

Sir Dewei was about to enter before he was stopped by the little boy who led us here.

—Ah, only the person with the application can enter

—Master...—He seemed worried about letting me in alone

—I'll be right back. I'll say goodbye with a smile to calm him down before he goes in full force.

I barely took a step and a smell of lavender made my nostrils flood with that delicate aroma.

Now it was just the two of us so I pulled down my cape hat to be more comfortable.

Everything was so dark that you couldn't even see the person who would be attending to my request.

—What do you want?

What do you want? I thought I was the master of the guild.

His voice is very deep, but it sounds very impressive. That means he is similar in my age and status.

But is this how a guild employee should treat a customer?

—Hey, can you turn on the lights? —Give me a place to sit since I have a lot to say.

I don't know if they were my ideas, but I heard loud laughter coming from that person.

What's supposed to be the reason for their laughter?

—Well. That's not a difficult request—With a single snap of his fingers he turned on a small lamp that lit up the whole room.

I can finally see. It's not right for people to talk about business when they can't really see each other.

Now I could see him more clearly, his blond hair is all disheveled, but he is very handsome.

He has a strong jaw and his redness is beautiful...it would be a waste if they made him clean.

This is not the time to evaluate someone's appearance, I must concentrate on my goal.

—Sit there. The chair looked uncomfortable to the naked eye.

That definitely looks uncomfortable. How can a chair not have cushions?

My gaze wanders around trying to find a comfortable place to sit and I manage to find it.

—This looks more comfortable. I take a seat on what looks like a couch made of wood.

—Didn't anyone tell you that you should sit on a man's bed?

—Is this a bed? —I'm paying more attention to the so—called bed

I thought I would be a noble woman but it is quite interesting.

—How can you sleep in such a small bed?

Is that why that man ran away? Her fiancé, Quiang Wu

—So what is your request?

—Can you put out that cigarette first? —I was upset that I was ignored

—This is not a cigarette —Inhaled with total calm his cigar

It's true that it doesn't smell like cigarettes.

In this world most cigarettes are shaped like a pile. Do they roll it with paper like that in the empire?

—Don't tell me it's a hallucinogenic? —I am immediately alarmed at the thought of it

—It is a sedative. I've been through some difficult experiences, so I need this to sleep

—That seems to be their problem, but is that how the Nine Moon Guild usually receives customers? —My nerves were at their peak

This mysterious place made me wonder if it would be better to look for another, safer solution.

—The first three questions in her first commission are free —Her smile was satisfied with what she was putting me through.

—Wait... What? When did I ask a question?! —I stopped in seconds to address her lack of tact

—Do you want to continue your debt? —I stop protesting when I realize I just asked a question without realizing it

—Good, good. I just need to pay you, right? How much does it cost? —I'm sitting on the cold couch again to calm down

—With the additional charge for an overnight walk-in visit Wouldn't this be appropriate? —He points his fingers at three gold coins

They are definitely a guild that is looking for your money.

I will need to be on guard and take this as calmly as possible. I don't want to waste all the money I bring in on stupid things.