“Yes, this village is small, so we all know each other. But why do you ask?”
Roselia hesitated, considering how to respond.
‘I’m a servant from the Duke’s territory, here to buy his paintings before they become famous.’
That sounded suspicious…
Firming up her decision, Roselia replied with a charming smile and easygoing demeanor.
“Ah, I’m a relative of Mr. Abelard. Stopped by to say hello on my way to the capital.”
The man scrutinized Roselia’s pretty face and muttered suspiciously.
“Abelard has a relative this well-groomed…”
“Ahaha, you wouldn’t know. He’s, well, like my sixth cousin. Haha…”
Despite her bright smile, the man kept a poker face and pointed in a direction.
“Go straight down there, then turn at the third alley. You’ll find a shabby house with a rose painted on the door. That’s his place.”
“Thank you so much~!”
Relieved at finding her target so easily, Roselia’s steps lightened. Carrying 20 Verang from Klaus, she might even end up with some spare money.
Having found the house with the rose painting as described by the fruit vendor, Roselia excitedly knocked on the door.
Knock, knock, knock
But no response came from inside. Wondering if the house was empty, Roselia tried knocking again.
Knock, knock, knock, knock
Still no response. Peering through the window, Roselia spotted a man sitting idly at the dining table. It was Abelard Hentom. Beside him, a girl around five or six years old was playing with a worn cloth doll.
“Hello! Mr. Abelard! Could you please open the door for a moment?”
Startled by the unfamiliar voice calling him, Abelard finally turned his head towards the door. His eyes were dull, his expression lifeless.
“Who are you?”
Finally, the door slowly opened, revealing the haggard face of the man.
“I’ve come to buy Mr. Abelard’s paintings.”
Surprise flickered across Abelard’s face at Roselia’s words, but it quickly faded into a gloomy expression. He asked suspiciously,
“My paintings…? How did you come to know of them?”
“I happened to see Mr. Abelard’s paintings in the village. They were quite impressive.”
Of course, having seen the paintings was a lie.
But Roselia knew Abelard had been selling his paintings in the village to make ends meet.
“Please, would you sell me a painting?”
Abelard remained silent. He had been struggling to make ends meet as an unknown painter before meeting the Empress. Roselia had expected him to readily sell a painting, but his response was unexpectedly hesitant. Sensing his reluctance, Roselia anxiously added,
“I’ll pay 10 Verang for it.”
Silence.
Roselia was well aware of Abelard’s paintings through the novel. One depicted a woman and a young girl sitting in a rose garden.
Without having seen the paintings and pretending ignorance, she continued,
“How about 15 Verang?”
Silence.
“18 Verang!”
That was her limit. Considering the carriage fare back to the Duke’s territory was 100 Grang (1 Verang), she needed to reserve enough for the journey.
As Roselia looked at Abelard anxiously, he finally spoke heavily,
“I won’t sell my recent works.”
With that, Abelard abruptly shut the door. Roselia, about to say more, stood frozen in front of the closed door.
Why wouldn’t he sell the painting? He had sold it to the heroine of the story…
The heroine hadn’t revealed her identity as the Empress when she bought it. She had disguised herself in shabby clothes. Did it mean one had to pay as much as the 500 Verang the Empress had paid to buy a painting?
But Abelard didn’t seem overly concerned about money. Pondering in front of the house, Roselia’s gaze fell on the withered flowers in the garden, neglected for a long time.
Suddenly, her eyes shifted to the little girl inside the house. Realization dawned on her as she lifted her head abruptly.
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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