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Aideen Ruan, though a royal princess, was always unwanted due to the circumstances of her birth. Born blind to a hostage concubine, she possessed an intriguing beauty; however, her disability rendered her utterly useless to the royal family.

Even when the struggling Count Crueder reluctantly agreed to take Aideen as his wife to secure the royal dowry, her life failed to improve. A year into their marriage, Aideen's inability to produce an heir sealed her fate. The princess was destined for exile to the Temple, consigned to spend the remainder of her days in isolation and abandonment.

Contrary to her anticipations, instead of the Temple, Aideen found herself within the cold walls of Duke Tillian Valentine's castle. Duke Valentine, the last scion of the once-revered Valentine family that ruled the Kingdom before the "Fratricide Rebellion", now presided over the desolate Northern lands.

Faced with fear and confusion, Aideen expected her life to perpetuate its cycle of misery, only to discover that Duke Valentine might hold the key to a new opportunity, a chance at a life she had never envisioned.

"You bewitched my body and soul. Put an intoxicating spell on me, shackled my heart to yours with your magic. If I could exchange my eyesight with you, I would do it just to make you see what a man dying from love looks like."

Saved By The Mad Duke

Aideen slowly opened her eyes and took a few moments to focus.

'I can't believe I fell asleep while riding a coach...'

The rhythmic rocking of the carriage along with the distant howling of the wind created a soothing lullaby that managed to lull the princess to sleep–something she could never do before because she was always anxious about every single trip she had to take.

This time, however, she was at ease. She was certain of her destination as well as the fact that no matter what, she will not be alone and will always be protected.

"Did you sleep well, Your Highness? You woke up just in time, we are arriving at the Capital."

Sir Stanis's voice and the mention of the Capital finally helped Aideen to wake up completely.

She moved closer to the carriage door and slid the window glass sideways, allowing the cold autumn air to fill the warmth inside the coach.

A Talented Knight