I can’t die yet

Upon hearing this, Jin Ye turned away in cold indifference, departing from the room.

Outside, she found Seoyeop waiting.

He inclined his head the moment he saw her, and Jin Ye recalled Prince Hwa’s mocking words from earlier.

「Then, perhaps you plan to marry Marquis Jo—」

‘I... would bear a child with Marquis Jo?’

The problem certainly wasn’t with her.

More likely, Seoyeop had let slip hints of his own feelings, like scattered leaves, easily observed by those around him.

This was hardly desirable.

Yet Jin Ye had no intention of casting him aside.

Jo Seoyeop was essential to her.

His absolute loyalty and steadfast devotion were beyond replace.

And, as Seoyeop often reminded her, he belonged solely to her.

As Seoyeop approached her, Jin Ye asked softly, her voice just low enough for him alone to hear,

“Yeon Mugeon is surely dead, isn’t he?”