“Brrr, it’s cold.”
As soon as I stepped outside the building, the chilly wind blew fiercely. I hunched my body and shivered violently.
Even if the temperature control magic reached the corridor, it was colder than inside, so I borrowed Rumel’s fur cloak and wore it. It seemed insufficient to ward off the chill at this level.
‘I should have worn something more!’
In the first place, I’m quite sensitive to cold. I overestimated myself.
But if I went back to my room to put on more clothes, I wouldn’t have the courage to come out into the cold again.
So, since I’m already out, let’s walk at least 30 minutes before going back in. I walked briskly, brushing the trailing end of the dragging cloak.
As Rumel said, the corridor behind Cronen Palace was just right for a light stroll.
Although there wasn’t a splendid garden, instead, the snowcovered fir forest that spread out had a unique charm.
I walked with my eyes fixed on the swaying fir trees, unable to take my gaze away. I had never seen so many tall fir trees lined up closely like this.
Because I was so engrossed in the fir trees, I only noticed that there were other people in the corridor when I got fairly close to them.
‘Who is that?’
I stopped in my tracks and observed two people standing still about thirty steps away from me.
Both were dressed neatly in black dresses with aprons. They each had a long broom, a mop, and a wooden bucket in their hands.
Maidens come to clean?
‘They’re dressed very lightly. I guess this level of cold is nothing to the locals.’
I was reminded of a friend from Cheolwon who used to act nonchalant about the cold in Seoul.
Anyway, it’s curious, but curious. Since I’ve met people, I must greet them. It would be even better if I could have a conversation!
With a happy heart, I approached, but suddenly realized that their gaze had been fixed in one place for a while now.
My gaze naturally followed, and I discovered it.
A white puppy that was frantically looking around.
‘!’
A white puppy, like a Samoyed, with thick, fluffy fur. A little smaller than a 20kg rice bag. Judging by the skeleton and such, it’s not an adult yet, but seems to be in its adolescence.
And the puppy was feeling extremely anxious, guarding its surroundings.
Hunched body, trembling slightly, restless eyes moving to and fro, and a flickering tongue licking its nose, it was clear.
What’s happening? Where did this little one come from?
‘And then … are those people unable to move because they’re scared of the puppy?’
Having roughly figured out the situation, I calmly approached the two women.
The puppy was aware of them but not focusing on them. So, I intended to use this opportunity to help them get away.
But at that moment, the two women, who had been twitching, suddenly took a pose as if about to run away.
‘No!’
If they turn and run, the puppy will surely pounce!
Fortunately, I was only five steps away from them. I quickly moved to block the space between the two women and the puppy.
I felt the two women stop moving, looking puzzled from behind. But I couldn’t turn around to check.
Because right now, the puppy’s eyes,
Met mine.
Was it an illusion? For a moment, the puppy’s eyes sparkled red.
Chilling, goosebumps rose.
“…….”
From the moment our eyes met, I stood still, staring at the puppy without a twitch. The puppy also kept its eyes on me.
Thankfully, there was no malice or aggression in its gaze. But what it might do next was unknown.
For a while, the puppy and I silently stared at each other. A breathtaking staring match continued.
Then, finally, the puppy turned its gaze away and backed off first.
Still, I didn’t let down my guard. I continued to watch the puppy quietly, and whispered in a low voice to the two women behind me.
“Would it be sudden, but will you listen to me?”
“Yes? Yes, yes.”
A trembling voice answers, sounding childish. I thought their age would be similar to mine from afar, but perhaps even younger.
The realization that the person is younger than me made the frightened breathing sound even more pitiful. I started to explain gently in as kind a voice as I could.
“It looked like you were having trouble with that puppy from afar, so I came to help.”
“Yes? But are you… okay with dealing with it…?”
What does that mean? Do they mean if I have ever subdued an excited puppy before?
If that’s what they meant, I could nod without hesitation. I used to raise a large breed of dog before I died, and I worked parttime at my uncle’s pet training center for quite some time.
I responded with a bright voice to give confidence to the two people.
“It’s okay. I’ve done this many times. Don’t worry.”
“You’ve done it… many times? Really?”
“Really! Now, don’t worry and listen to my story. The puppy is aware of me, but no longer interested in the two of you.”
“Yes.”
“Now, slowly back away. Be careful not to stimulate the puppy. Oh, that reminds me, it might be cold outside the hallway, are you okay?”
“It’s okay. It’s not that cold today…”
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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