“Evangeline’s garden party, huh…”
Hmm, I don’t really want to go.
What would I do there? I’m likely to get subtle sneers for being a princess who married a beast.
I’d like to decline if I could, but…
“There’s no reason to refuse.”
Should I say I’m sick? No, if I do, they’ll accuse the Salisbury family of causing illness to the princess of Ainstern. That would put Grayan in a difficult position.
And I can’t say I’m busy. It’s a wellknown fact that I’m not busy… similarly, they’d make a fuss if they found out the princess of Ainstern was being made to work.
“Such things happened several times… no, often in the original work.”
Gloria often reported to her father, the King of Ainstern, in detailed letters that she was being treated harshly by the Duke of Salisbury.
“And Grayan had a hard time because of it.”
It must have been to trouble Grayan that they married him to Gloria. The king of Ainstern did.
What’s a truce? They must have deliberately given Grayan a time bomb named Gloria.
“Anyway, for this invitation… I guess I have no choice but to accept.”
Evangeline probably wants to verify if I really made a contract with the butterflies of the world tree.
So, all I have to do is act like Gloria, the greedy and foolish girl from the original, in front of Evangeline.
If anyone asks about the butterflies of the world tree, I should reply, “What? What’s that?” and ask innocently.
If I continue to play dumb, Evangeline may give up her doubts.
“Even if the truth is revealed later, it would be best to pretend not to know at Evangeline’s garden party.”
Yes, that sounds good.
Let’s go.
I’m not confident in my acting, but… let’s practice!
After sending a response to Evangeline’s invitation, I went to bed.
And a few days later, on Friday.
The day to attend the aforementioned garden party had arrived.
[This is the time separator]“Yawn, I’m sleepy…”
I didn’t get much sleep because we had to start early in the morning. When one’s strength and stamina are lacking, they easily become tired and sleep more, and that was exactly the case for Gloria.
Despite taking regular walks and such since I possessed this body…
“Why am I so sleepy? I’m going crazy…”
I stretched my arms out and yawned. I can’t even remember how many times I’ve yawned.
“I wish I could have some coffee…”
I want an iced Americano. A latte with syrup would also be nice. As I was missing coffee, I unwittingly moved my arms and legs in a stretching motion, and then my eyes met with Jade’s, who was standing nearby.
“……”
“……”
A few seconds of silence passed. I awkwardly straightened up and smiled, having forgotten I was in the middle of a busy garden.
‘By the way, Jade, does that guy really intend to become a knight of the Salisbury family…?’
Jade is only 13, so he can’t become a squire yet. Becoming a squire starts at 14, and until then, one usually runs errands for the knights or works in the stables.
But I heard that Grayan has already appointed Jade as a squire. Although he’s young, his sword skills are excellent, so the other knights apparently agreed…
‘Jade, becoming a squire in the house of Salisbury… It’s too different from the original.’
I wonder if Jade’s parents know. That their runaway heir has become a squire in another family…
“…Why are you staring at me like that?”
Jade asked me, looking perplexed. I didn’t realize I’d been staring at him so intently.
I replied with an awkward smile and a casual tone.
“Oh, just lost in thought for a moment.”
“Would it be rude to ask what you were thinking about?”
Of course, it would be rude. He’s a squire and I’m a duchess. To even ask such a question…
‘He seems pretty impudent.’
Instead of answering Jade’s question, I changed the subject.
“What are you doing here, Sir Jade? Isn’t it time for squires to prepare for morning training?”
Good, that was quite ladylike. The voice, the tone, were both quite elegant, hmm, perfect. The acting practice of the past few days has paid off.
“Oh, I have an appointment with Princess April.”
“…?”
What, what? What promise? What promise? As I widened my eyes in confusion, Jade grinned with a mischievous look on her face.
“The nature of the promise, well, it’s a secret between April and me, so I can’t tell you.”
“…!”
I opened my mouth in surprise. This guy, resorting to such petty tactics…? Even omitted the honorific ‘princess’ and just called her by her name as if he and April had a deep personal relationship…!
‘Surely, they haven’t become noticeably closer these past few days, right? Oh, no…! April, keep your guard up! You can’t fall for him!’
That’s when it happened. From the staircase leading to the entrance, the sound of cheerful footsteps came. As I turned my head, April, who was bouncing down the stairs, entered my sight.
‘Oh, how cute…!’
April, dressed in an outfit that could come out of a fairy tale, was extremely adorable. I approached April with a broad smile. Well, I was about to. If only Jade hadn’t suddenly obstructed me.
‘What?’
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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