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00:00As the bishop announced Adrian and I were wed, a group of blood-soaked mercenaries bandishing
00:04swords burst in. Adrian didn't hesitate for a moment, shumming me towards the Ruffins,
00:09then turning and fleeing with his cousin Lillian without a backward glance. Under the horrified
00:14gaze of the other nobles attending the wedding, I was pinned to the ground by those Rumpels and
00:19subjected to brutal humiliation. When the Ruffins finally dispersed, I was lying in a pool of blood,
00:26my abdomen a bloody mess from sharp blades, my body covered in marks of shame. My parents,
00:32witnessing the tragedy, both fainted. My brother, General Rowan, trembled he carried my broken body
00:38back to my bedroom. He entered the palace that very night, begging the king to allow him to
00:44eliminate those Rumpens and send a royal physician to save my life. In a daze, I faintly heard Rowan
00:51and Adrian whispering. Those mercenaries have been thoroughly silenced by me. No one will ever know
00:57that you deliberately sent them to destroy Seraphine. But Seraphina looks so miserable.
01:03But this is all your fault. You wanted Lillian to be duchess. Couldn't you have just said so directly?
01:09For Lillian, I'd even have persuaded Seraphine to be your mistress. Why did you torment her like this?
01:13Adrian shook his head, his expression dark.
01:16Serafina has noble blood. How could she possibly willingly give up the duchess crone out to Lillian?
01:21Only by making her feel like she's a dirty, broken thing will she treat Lillian with humility and not
01:26compete with her?
01:29Rowan sighed, muttering to himself as if to reassure himself.
01:34You were poisoned that night and Lillian lost his virginia to save you. She's carrying your child,
01:39yet she can only be your mistress. It's truly unfair to her. I can't marry her, so I can only
01:44sacrifice
01:45Seraphina for her happiness. Although Seraphina has lost her crassity, still my sister. Long as I'm
01:50here, no one will dare to look down on her. Just don't mistreat Seraphina in the future.
01:55Everything I've done is merely to repay Lillian's kindness. Seraphina will always be the only wife
02:00in my heart. I've already transferred my two manias to her name. Even without status, she will be my most
02:08favored woman. She will be content.
02:11So all the despair and suffering I endured was merely a conspiracy they concrocted to pamper Lillian.
02:16I used all my strength to smash my wedding ring against the wall. This kind of false love and
02:22kinship, I want none of it. The royal physicians arrived quickly, surrounding my bed, their brows
02:28beaded with sweat from urgency.
02:31Thank the gods. General Rowan brought us in time. Miss Seraphina can still be saved.
02:36However, these words instantly darkened the expressions of my brother and husband.
02:41Adrian immediately pressed.
02:43What about her fertility? Can it still be preserved?
02:46The physician, thinking he was concerned for me, quickly reassured him.
02:51It can be preserved, my lord. With careful recuperation, the Duchess will still be able to
02:56bear children for you in the future. Before the words finished, Adrian suddenly drew his sword,
03:02pushed aside the physician, and without hesitation, plunged the blade into my abdomen.
03:08Your grace! The physician screamed in terror, and Rowan, shocked, also took a step back.
03:15Adrian's hand holding the sword trembled slightly, but he clenched his teeth tightly,
03:20cruelly twisting the blade. I cannot allow her to have the possibility of bearing any children.
03:25I convulsed and wild on the bed from the pain, but I didn't even have the strength to struggle.
03:31My lord! Why do you treat your wife this way?
03:35The physician cried out in despair.
03:38Even if you despise her for being defiled by thugs, you shouldn't harm her with such barbaric
03:43methods!
03:45With this sword thrust, not only will the Duchess be forever unable to conceive, but her very life
03:51force has been damaged. I fear she won't survive this winter.
03:54However, the physician's warning did not shay Adrian in the slightest.
03:58How could I possibly despise my Seraphina?
04:01His expression was dazed, and a sickly heartache appeared on his face.
04:05It's just that I promised Lillian that I would give her everything she desires.
04:09She wants her child to be my sole heir. As a nobleman, I cannot go back on my word.
04:15He leaned down and wiped the cold sweat from my forehead with his hands stained with my blood.
04:22Seraphina, no matter how many rare and precious herbs are needed, I will find them to keep you
04:28alive. You'll understand, won't you?
04:30Rowan let out a long sigh, turned, and pointed his sword at the physicians, his eyes dark and
04:36menacing.
04:37If any of you dare to utter a single word about what happened tonight, I will send you to the
04:42gallows.
04:43A cold glint splashed, and the physicians shivered, no longer daring to make a sound.
04:49Hurry! And give her a strong painkiller! Can't you see she's in such agony!
04:55Adrian, eyes red, roared. He held me in his arms, his expression distraught with grief.
05:01Seraphina, from now on, I will never let anyone hurt you again.
05:08Don't be afraid, Seraphina.
05:09Rowan said in a deep voice, like the most devoted guardian.
05:13I will stay by your side every step of the way until you recover.
05:17I closed my eyes, tears silently tracing paths into my hair.
05:21They held me tightly, appearing to be in extreme distress.
05:25But just then, a trembling maid reported from outside the door that Miss Lillian was trying
05:30on the Duchess's formal gown and wished for the two lords to come and see.
05:35At that instant, both of their breaths faulted simultaneously.
05:40A few seconds later, Adrian said,
05:43I won't go.
05:44Although he said so, his face revealed unconcealed, doting affection.
05:49The gold thread embroidery on that gown was a design I personally drew and had the tailor
05:53rush to complete. When she is formally crowned as Duchess in a few days, I will naturally see
05:59her at her most beautiful.
06:01Rowan also softly echoed,
06:03I won't go either.
06:05Lillian's sapphire crown was crafted by an artisan at my request, and I already know
06:10how perfectly it suits her.
06:14I had the wedding preparation settled a month ago.
06:17Tell her to rest well for the pregnancy and not to overexert himself.
06:20I have also prepared all of Lillian's wedding gifts.
06:24The treasure acquired through ten years of military hours enough to circle the central
06:28plaws of the capital.
06:29I will definitely wouldn't let the royal family look down on her.
06:33They looked at each other and sighed.
06:36It's just that Seraphine's fate hangs in the balance right now, so we must stay and watch
06:40over her.
06:41For the first time, they chose to stay by my side.
06:46Yet I only felt a sorrow that pierced me to the bone.
06:50Dark blood continuously gushed from the corners of my mouth, and amidst their terrified cries,
06:55I completely succumbed to darkness.
06:57When I woke up again, Rowan and Adrian were kneeling by my bedside, looking haggard with
07:03disheveled struggle.
07:05Seeing me open my eyes, their eyes lit up with wild joy.
07:10Seraphina, you've finally woken up.
07:13It's all my fault for not protecting you.
07:16Adrian, a man who had never shed tears on the battlefield, was now crying like a child.
07:22I couldn't even save my own sister.
07:24These hands of mine might as well be broken.
07:27Rowan's eyes were also red-rinned, and he even drew a dagger, pressing it against his
07:31wrist as if to cut it off.
07:33I closed my eyes and forced a desolate, cold laugh.
07:36How could I blame you?
07:39It's only because my life is worthless.
07:42Their expressions dimmed a little, but without any trace of guilt.
07:46Seraphina, the physician said, you probably won't be able to have your own children, but
07:50rest assured I will never despise you for being unclean.
07:54Seraphina, you are still the woman I love most in my heart.
07:57Adrian looked at me cautiously.
07:59Recover well.
07:59If you truly like children, I'll adopt a child for you later, all right?
08:04I laughed silently.
08:07Adopt a child?
08:09Lillian's child?
08:10They had even taken away my right to bear my own bloodline.
08:14Why should I raise the flesh and blood of the woman who climbed over my flesh and blood?
08:18I slowly yook my head.
08:21No need.
08:22I don't have that good fortune.
08:24Seraphina, don't dwell on these bloody matters anymore.
08:28Your brother swears to you that he will never let anyone harm you again.
08:32They casually plassied me, coaxing me to drink the bitter medicinal concoction.
08:37They thought I would lose consciousness after drinking the painkiller, but they didn't know
08:42I was already in so much pain that even medicine couldn't stop it.
08:48I have already reported this matter to the Grand Duchess and the King.
08:51The matter of you being defiled by ruffins and your reputation ruined will soon incur royal sanctions.
08:57The Royal Tribunal's methods are very harsh, and I truly can't bear to see you suffer.
09:02I'll leave first in a moment.
09:05I have also informed father and mother.
09:08They have determined that you have disgraced the family's honor and will soon strip you of your noble title.
09:14Rowan closed his eyes in pain.
09:16If it weren't for the royal decree and father and mother personally stepping in, how could this man have been
09:20apsi-aid?
09:21Do you think I wanted to see her endure such humiliation?
09:24They left, speaking grandiloest words, but my heart ached so much I couldn't breathe.
09:31Not long after they left, the tribunal knights arrived.
09:34My scandal had already spread throughout the entire capital.
09:38The Grand Duchess, holding a perfumed silk handkerchief and pinching her nose, walked to my bedside, her face full of
09:45disgust.
09:46You actually provoked those despicable ruffles at a sacred wedding, making the entire noble circle a laughingstock.
09:53A nearby noble joined in the ridicule.
09:56Madam, please calm down.
09:58Although Serafina has disgraced the duke and the royal family, she herself has been ravaged by those men and won't
10:04even be able to bear children in the future.
10:06She is also a pitiful person, so please don't scold her anymore.
10:11The Grand Dutters' nates was instantly arunded.
10:15Pitiful her!
10:16If she had been directly killed by those ruffles, at least a bit of noble dignity would have been preserved!
10:23Effective immediately, Serafina Vile is stripped of all her titles and exiled to the border.
10:30Drag her to the square!
10:31Today, I will cleanse the capital of its blight and let everyone see the fate of an immodest woman.
10:39A group of city guards rushed in from outside the door.
10:42They ignored my screams and dragged me, still gravely injured and unwield, all the way to the street outside the
10:49manor.
10:50All passing nobles and commoners stopped, watching me, trampled in the mud by the guards, with mocking, disdainful, and even
10:58excited eyes.
11:00Help me!
11:01I struggled desperately, but no one cared. They only saw it as an entertaining farce.
11:07I heard this young lady used to live in the border barracks. I bet she was just there to seduce
11:12men!
11:12I heard she got involved with those ruffles right in front of all the elders, making the lord faint on
11:17the spot.
11:18Just then, my father, riding a horse and with a face full of throst, rode through the crowd.
11:24I desperately stretched out my mud-stained hand.
11:29Father, save me!
11:31A sharp whiplash struck my face, instantly tearing the skin and utterly shattering my last slick of hope.
11:37Father looked down from his height, his eyes cold and gruel.
11:40For the vile family, to raise a daughter like you is truly a disgrace to the family.
11:45From this day forward, I sever all blood lies with you.
11:49Your life and death are entirely at the disposal of the royal family and the duke.
11:54Ignoring the sharp pain on my face, I pleaded desperately.
11:58Father, I am innocent! I was framed! Please investigate the truth and save me!
12:05Tears mixed with blood fell into the dust, but father merely turned his horse's head away coldly.
12:11You have brought shame upon the entire family, Serafina.
12:15If you have even a shred of noble dignity left, you should go die!
12:21Blood blurred my vision, and also blurred father's merciless retreating figure.
12:27Should I die? What exactly did I do wrong?
12:31Just then, Adrian rushed in from outside the crowd and pulled me tightly into his brace.
12:36Who gave you permission to touch Serafina?
12:40Mother, what do I have to do for you to let her go?
12:43I swore that I would only love her in this life, no matter what she became.
12:48No matter what infamy she carried, I would still love her!
12:51You are truly possessed by a demon.
12:56Just a filthy woman!
12:57You, a dignified duke's heir, what is there to be reluctant about?
13:01If you don't grant me this, I will endure the whipping with her.
13:05The grand duchess trembled with rage and raised the whip, striking down repeatedly.
13:11Adrian shielded me and silently took the lashes.
13:14He looked at me with deep affection, but I used my last ounce of strength to push him away.
13:20I voluntarily dissolve the engagement.
13:24The duke and Miss Lillian are deeply in love.
13:27Please take her as your lawful wife.
13:29I wish you a fulfillment of your wishes.
13:34Adrian stiffened abruptly and held me tight.
13:37His body trembled violently, but I couldn't tell if it was sadness for my misery or excitement
13:42that Lillian could finally take her place.
13:45Serafina, don't worry.
13:46My marriage to Lillian is just to give the royal family an explanation.
13:50You are always the one I love, and we will be together forever.
13:53I lay motionless, like a corpse.
13:56Forever is too far away, Adrian.
13:58I don't want to see you for another second.
14:00As soon as that gift is ready, I will disappear completely.
14:03When I regained consciousness, I had been thrown into a cold, damp room.
14:08The air was filled with mold and dust, and I coughed violently.
14:12The wound in my abdomen ripped open again, and blood stained the worn-out bedsheets.
14:17I called out weakly for a long time, before the heavy wooden door was pushed open.
14:21A coarse maid walked in.
14:23What are you screaming about?
14:25If you upset the Lord's mood, be careful, he'll beat you to death.
14:32Where is this?
14:33Why did you send me here?
14:37The maid scanned me contemptuously.
14:39My voice was dry, and I didn't continue asking, turning to plead instead.
14:43My wound is bleeding. Please help me get some medicine and bandages.
14:47You're worse than a mistress now.
14:49Dying is just a matter of being thrown into the moat.
14:51Do you still deserve medicine?
14:53His Grace the Duke ordered this abandoned tower to be cleared out for you to live in,
14:57which is already very good to you.
15:00The main castle is where the Duchess lives.
15:03Tonight is the Lord and Lady's wedding night.
15:06Hot water has been called for five or six times in the master bedroom.
15:10The Lord has given a death order.
15:11No one is allowed to disturb them for these three days.
15:15Seeing my lack of reaction, the maid snorted coldly, turned.
15:18She really thinks she's a noble.
15:20All her scandalous affairs have spread everywhere.
15:24The Weir's family even invited the bishop to publicly in-air their dissolvent of her.
15:28How shameful.
15:30The tower was as cold as an ice cellar, but far less chilling than their mockery.
15:35I huddled in the thin blanket, coughing up blood incessantly,
15:38my body temperature slowly draining away.
15:40The next second, the door opened again.
15:44My personal maid, Mira, was roughly pushed in.
15:48Her face was bruised, and as soon as she saw me, tears instantly burst forth.
15:53I couldn't even get a bit of henopatic medicine or charcoal.
15:57The butler said His Grace the Duke was in high spirits and specially locked us in here,
16:03not allowing anyone near.
16:10I trembled and pointed to the mountain of dusty clutter piled in the corner.
16:16Bring those things over and burn them.
16:19Even without my injuries, I would be frozen to death here.
16:23Mira carried the items one by one to the fireplace and lit them with flint.
16:27As the fire lit up, she saw what the items were, and her face was filled with shock and grief.
16:33Yes.
16:34Please.
16:35They were all incredibly familiar items.
16:38All the gifts I had given Adrian.
16:41From the sword scabbard I personally inlaid with gems,
16:43to the hunting suit I stayed up all night to sew for him.
16:47All of them were casually discarded here, just like our ten years of love.
16:52I was in a trance for a moment.
16:55No wonder, all these years, I had never seen him wear anything I gave him.
16:58I once asked him,
16:59Why have you never worn the things I gave you?
17:01And he just kissed the back of my hand deeply.
17:03The gifts you gave me are too precious.
17:04How could I bear to use them?
17:06I've locked them all away in the safest secret room.
17:09It turned out that the secret room he spoke of was this tower filled with trash.
17:13I let out a mournful laugh.
17:15What's the difference between me and this trash? Burn it all.
17:18One by one, tokens of love were thrown into the fire, turning to ashes.
17:22The last item was a portrait Adrian personally painted for me on the night of my coming of age ceremony.
17:28On the edge of the portrait, he had also written a vow.
17:31May I be with my Seraphina through life and death, our souls eternally bound.
17:36I snatched the portrait, and without the slightest hesitation, threw it into the roaring fire.
17:45What threw life?
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