The Royal Deal

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It’s been 11 years since I’ve lived for others and not for me.

The moment I cried out wanting to get away from my exhausting life, I opened my eyes in the body of some Count’s 20-year-old daughter.

Since this happened, I decided to live my life freely as a single woman.

But…

“I need a lady to act as my fake wife for a certain period of time.”

“A contract marriage?”

“The term is one year. When the time is up, I’ll give you divorce with no strings attached.”

The Duke of the Empire whom I had happened to meet at a ball was hitting on me.

Turns out he’s no other than the Emperor’s beloved brother, Duke Scade!

Hold on, it’s just going to end in a clean divorce with no strings attached?

“You should also give me alimony. Give me one of the best lands of the Ducal household with 10 years’ worth of profit.”

“…..What?”

“If you don’t want to do that, then we cannot get married.”

This time I’m going to live a life taking care of the things I need first!

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“I’ll escort you since it’s late.”

Where to? My bedroom is just around the corner.

“Tonight, I’ll do my best.”

No, I don’t need you to do that.

“Did you just look at that man?”

Excuse me, Duke, you said it’s for a limited time only, so why do you keep obsessing over me?

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I'll Take Care of My Heart First
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Lovelywuju17
Lovelywuju17 rated it
July 16, 2021
Status: --
I edited my review. I recommended this novel for people who are interested in interesting dynamic couples and good smut. BUT.

The only flaw of this novel is the MC's personality and her IQ. If you're in her shoes you probably got it why she acted like that, but the reader who has a basic common sense will disdain what she's doing. No matter how miserable and underappreciated yourself in the past, free-spirited you wanna be in real life, you need to at least a fcking common sense to act. A... more>> proper ethic in social life. Yes, this MC lacks that and is pretty much dumb and naive. Just like how she admired handsome people and want her childhood dream in a big grand wedding. Nothing wrong with admiring handsome people. But if you just forgive someone just because they're handsome then what she lacks is integrity. Plus, responsibility. After she gained another life, she just want to throw all of her responsibility? Like bish, life is not easy as you think it is. I know you know a wife of the duke, but at least act like that role until you finally-Indeed-fcking free from him. In the first place, I'm laughing at this series right now, why did I like this at first? Right she was fearless and quick-witted, but in the end, she is the same as those MC in Korean josei novels who can't do basic common sense without ML's help. Like, at least avoiding simple problems, like how can you wear a servant outfit just because it looks simply like in the modern world, and go out shopping in a high-class shopping center and you expect people not looking down at you. At least realized that she already become a duke's wife, so at least not making more embarrassment along the way. Did she even try to understand the feudal society in this new world? Right, no, she can't understand anything, because she only read the botanic book, just because it has a picture in it. She's not even trying, and the duke was sometimes got surprised by her smarta33ness (even though he knows she's not that smart).

Ok, did I say that she's making a lot of embarrassing choices? I did? Yes.

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illysillymilly
illysillymilly rated it
July 14, 2021
Status: v1c57
Finally something good and fun to read that doesn’t make me cringe at the seggs scenes. Author clearly knows how biology works, and doesn’t describe crazy things happening that aren’t actually pleasurable 😂 excellent translation. Only point of criticism I have which I’m not taking a point off for in case the author gets into it later is the isekai part of it all. The author kinda glosses over it and I’m wondering if we’ll get any background into the OG FL. That aside, I adore the interactions between the... more>> ML and FL. <<less
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estoejia
estoejia rated it
February 1, 2023
Status: Dropped
Had to remove the "Love interest falls in love first" tag because the naive, ignorant 36 year-old protagonist clearly admitted falling in love first at chapter 64. That being said, Amethyst's character was so disappointing and very exhausting to read about. The author wrote her out to be every cliché in the book (impulsive, irrational, dense, etc.) even though she was given the crutch of being transmigrated into a world where women were more or less equal to men. Her actions and motives were childish even for the 20 year-old... more>> body she found herself in. I found her lacking a lot of common sense and frankly a bit irritating because of it.

For a woman who mentally just got out of a loveless marriage she sure is quick to fall for a man who openly insulted her appearance and entirety just because they were intimate a few times. To be desperate enough to try and seduce a time limited, indifferent husband, it's such a disappointing direction for a character that actually had potential to not be in the doormat heroine category. Not even the smut scenes can make up for the dull "romance" of this contract marriage story. Absolutely boring. <<less
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FreyjaVanadis
FreyjaVanadis rated it
November 8, 2022
Status: c297
I am LOVING this one - it's both really cute and STEAMY.

I ADORE that Amethyst is not overpowered, super-intelligent, magical, or particularly special in any way - yes, she's kind, funny, smart, a hard worker, compassionate, etc, but she's not your typical OP Mary Sue - and Alexcent has his flaws that he is VERY aware of, despite also being brilliant, dedicated, and incredibly successful. They're both people who have been broken by the circumstances that shaped their lives, and there's a lot of messy emotions they are both learning... more>> to deal with as they fall in love and discover how to live with someone and be in a genuine marriage. Life is messy, and there's SO much maturity and character growth in this story. It really is fantastically done. <<less
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3694
3694 rated it
October 21, 2022
Status: prologue
For now im going to give this 4 star. Im going to complain.

I really dont like it when translator is chopping the chapter and wont put the real numbers. I mean they can cut by parts but to say this chapter 123 when in the og its only chapter 36.

Aside from that I hate it when the prologue was on the height of the story but the chapter 1 becomes before it happened. I mean why waste time if you can continue to what you started? That's where it will... more>> ended up why not just straight up go to where the plot is moving?

Edit: so I actually finish it. The settings is kind of blurry or the plot itself? (Im not sure) its not confusing, its skeptical.

There's only 2 kinds of power lets say black and white. ML has the black power while his twin sis has the white. Although I call it white it didn't mean something good, its something much darker than the power of the ml. Sis power somehow causes distubance in the story or conflict between the leads plus the impulsivity of the ml. It was a disaster. And its even more complicated that FL felt guilty that she left her children in her world.

Spoiler

There's an arc where ML become a s*ave in order to woo the fl. Its a bit skeptical for me for him to able to go back as the duke. Cuz once you become a s*ave, you dont go back. That's causes the question: why did he become a s*ave in first place? To have a master x s*ave play? I find this arc useless. Or author could change s*avery to an exiled. And an exile was treated like s*ave and criminal, a tr*sh or something redeemable than s*ave. And no im not looking down on being a s*ave but a duke to s*ave and then to duke again is not in line of the characters. Dmn ML is a royal. His twim sister is the queen. His blood is the noblest of all, so how can a prideful smart and handsome could be a s*ave? And his noble air?

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Overall it was a good read. I am complaining but ignore it you can just DNF'ed it if it bores you but at least you tried. <<less
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afr0tastic
afr0tastic rated it
July 29, 2022
Status: c233
I started binge reading this to procrastinate and it pissed me off so bad I started working again.
Three stars for excellent translations and the first 150 chapters or so are ok but Jesus does this plot have some holes.
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magicsushi
magicsushi rated it
June 21, 2022
Status: v4c240
I’m shocked. That’s it. I didn’t expect the plot twist, I was hoping for a light read, but booooy, was I wrong.
If you didn’t read it yet, I do advise, do it, and. Keep. Going.

The love story is beatiful, the ML and FL are humans, not perfect, they are beautiful broken, and the story keeps you in. The flow happens in arcs, so it easy to follow and the translation is really good.

I need the next chapters.
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LilithGraymark
LilithGraymark rated it
April 30, 2022
Status: c218
The FL is complex. Like really complex. Unlike most transmigration cliches, this story constantly reminds the FL of her previous life, the guilt and unpredictability of the future a fresh start brings. She doesn't allow herself to just follow the happy ending. She is strong and unyielding. It sends a very realistic message about the truth of marriage, its disenfranchis**ent of women through such acts, and what it means for a woman to completely live on her own terms.

I was reminded so much of the novels, Jane Eyre, and Lucia.... more>> I tried making recommendations, but NU would not allow me to submit them.

Either way, a mature read with an intense amount of character depth. <<less
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CN_Cyanide
CN_Cyanide rated it
April 11, 2022
Status: c162
I lasted a while longer than the other bad reviewers, because sometimes authors do redeem themselves.

I thought: "Hey, since the first part of the story was kinda good maybe the author could write something good later again." But nah.

So, what to say. I might repeat everyone else's words but i'll make it in a creative way. So what does this story brings us? I'll make a rundown for potential readers so you won't lose your time.

MC is a transmigrator ... more>>
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(either that or someone who has magic and has possessed the original amethyst's body with her soul and destroyed the original soul :D - the empress has this magic, I wouldn't be surprised)

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anyway, she somehows comes to this world with no memories and the family who's supposedly very close to each other and loving don't even question their eldest sudden change of character and amnesia, even her tutor doesn't skip kindergarden explanations (it's a way to make some world construction to the readers, but its not very fitting). Her personality is weird because although she tries all the time to imply that most of who she is, is due to her past life abuse (of her hubby, in laws and parents... I won't include the children cuz they aren't mentioned that much. Not important I guess?) she doesn't have much personality. And refuses to marry.

Well, even so I decided to stick with it, cuz the prologue was kinda good.

So we meet ML Mr. eight packs (from the cover picture, cuz koreans aren't chinese, describing the ML goodness at every turn), a heroe from the battlefield with wounds from his kinda broken family relationship (but he and his sister are true broes, so no worries) and who is somewhat too afraid of getting close to someone else emotionally and refuses to marry.

Both come to an agreement to wed for an year. And we all know that this ending in them falling for each other. As for why? Plot convenience. (later on the story ML tries to justify his liking for her as she is 'Different from your common young lady' - his words, not mine. But I don't buy it) - It looks a bit like the much worse distant cousin of 'Lucia' (which is a great read, I recommend)

In the first arc + start of the second: I was mostly upset by the Duke's total indiference towards other people. There's an episode where he lets an clearly evil and disturbing man roam free in his mansion for no reason (really, this guy didn't really contribute to the overall plot) and when MC questioned him he was like: "Knew he was sxlly harassing ppl and takin bribes, so wat?" and MC forgave him after a day. Yeah, so keen on justice.

The next arc whe get the jealousy arc: And I found myself rooting for Count Glacia. Cuz MC just goes around trying to seduce back her fake husband (girl. Please, the second hand embarrassment. Why debase yourself) anyway... and it ends up with some passionate bedscenes (that I didn't read cuz I was too disturbed for that). But we do conclude from this chapter that MC might actually have 10 years old of mental age and the duke's own brain's development also came into question.

The third arc: I stopped in the beginning, cuz there was signs of a new jealousy arc. Maybe a pregnancy (but I hope not. No child deserves this mother)... but I can't.

WHY, WHY. Everytime there's a chance for chara development.... why put some flinsy jealousy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I quit :D

Good luck for those who (forewarned) decided to stay. <<less
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NinaWD
NinaWD rated it
April 7, 2022
Status: c210
Started out strong, then it just got worse and worse as the story progressed. The Empress who’s supposed to be powerful and intelligent doles out money without properly investigating where the money is being used. The ML and FL are both too immature and toxic.
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LittleCammy26
LittleCammy26 rated it
December 20, 2021
Status: v1c37
The story seemed promising at first but I soon lost interest with it.

The romance was way too fast for me that it kinda didn't make any sense.

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Spoiler

Their interactions were cute as they not so subtly mock each other but after 2-3 meetings, the ML suddenly laughs out loud more?? The effect of the FL on the ML just didn't made sense for me. Also, FL said she "isn't satisfied with one man" because she liked kpop idols in her previous world but suddenly her heart is beating fast because he's so handsome. For someone who said she wouldn't fall in love, she seems to have fallen quite fast. "Being with him makes me feel comfortable" girl you knew him for less than a month.

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Also, FL character is written as a mother of 2 kids before transmigration yet she didn't give her kids a second thought. She's like they're ungrateful anyway. Man, no matter how much you hate your marriage there's no mother like that. FL felt like she was written by someone who have absolutely no knowledge about mothers.

Spoiler

There was a part were the FL eats in her bed and gets crumbs and stuff everywhere. Like???? That doesn't sound like a woman who had been slaving away in her marriage to me. That's more like how a teenager would act. No mother likes making a mess because they know how annoying it is to clean up after their kids.

She gets a whole new chance in life and she chooses to act like a teenager. There are things that she should know better because she was an adult. Doesn't matter if her current self is now 10 years younger than her past self. The wisdom she gained from her previous life should have been carried over to her current life not left behind.

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lawst
lawst rated it
July 20, 2021
Status: c60
Really good read! I love the FL & MLs interactions so, so much!!! Their back and forth comments and rebuttles really made me laugh out loud multiple times!!
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stephhiny
stephhiny rated it
June 30, 2022
Status: c85
I love love love loveeee this series!

I love the FL, really. Amethyst you're officially my fav FL now ;A;

The FL character is not the typical overpowered type, but she's funny and kind and she's strong in her own way. She is a good leader type of FL. I love her character. As for ML, well he's actually looks cold sometimes but he's sweet. Anyway I love seeing them together and I'm looking forward on how the story and relationships will develops later~
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keliyb
keliyb rated it
November 22, 2023
Status: Completed
I thought this was a really great read. It seems that the FL doesn't make sense at times, but as the story works towards the conclusion, it come together and the FL is more understood. The smut was not over the top, and I liked the different points of view.
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Shadowwy
Shadowwy rated it
February 23, 2023
Status: --
I was hopeful until vol 4, but got totally sick by the s*upidity of the FL. It's a total waste of character as she is only bratty, dense etc.

The only times I had hope was when she started to manage a tad the mansion, only to be immediately described by her own secretary as lazy...

I wasted my time reading this... yuk !
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meanairizyx
meanairizyx rated it
February 1, 2023
Status: Completed
Not impressive in overall, also it is just slightly above than boring.

I think the FL is a quite dumb, all-over the-place and emotional character. I don't mind those but it is frustrating.
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nanininanamin
nanininanamin rated it
January 31, 2023
Status: c312
It was such a fun read. There were times that the decision of the female MC is not aligned with mine but it's understandable given her trauma. She was not like other transmigration female lead that was headstrong and cold, she is cute and very normal. It was refreshing to have someone like that and still find love. Throughout my reading journey, I always envision the male lead to be dark haired lmao, it just match with his broody alpha make aura bec there's the stereotype of blonde prince to... more>> be a ladies man. <<less
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November27
November27 rated it
March 6, 2022
Status: c177
My stars are for the translation not for the story

the story started pretty good but as it went the authors ideas seems to be all over the place ! At once ML is the best husband in the world and again he keeps testing FL, like what would happen if I do this and that !it’s quite frustrating!!
but the translation is really good
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