The weather grew colder as they headed north of the empire. When they breathed, white breath rose like mist.
It’s this cold and it’s only October. Irene was already worried about how cold it would be when winter began in earnest.
Ah, I need to figure out how to survive until then first.
And think of a way to escape before that.
Leaning against the carriage, Irene looked at Carlos, who was talking to Dewey a few feet away.
Whether she had become accustomed to him over the past ten days or not, Carlos was no longer as scary and terrifying as when they first met. It helped that he had done nothing to Irene.
He had done something strange in Montro, but that was only once. After that, he did nothing, and he even stepped in to rescue her when she was in danger.
‘He even treated my wound himself.’
Is that all? He found her nice clothes and fed her delicious food until she was full. The situation being as it was, the guard that had been as high as a wall began to crumble bit by bit.
“Irene.”
……but still scary.
At the sound of Carlos calling her name, Irene flinched and shrugged her shoulders, but she didn’t avoid his gaze or step back like before.
Carlos approached Irene and said,
“We need to arrive at the Esper territory by today, so we’ll have to ride the horses directly.”
“Horses?”
“Yes. Riding horses directly is faster than using a carriage.”
“I guess so, but I don’t know how to ride a horse.”
Riding was basically a sport for the nobility. Irene, a mere commoner who had been confined to the house all her life, couldn’t ride a horse.
“Don’t worry. You’ll ride with me.”
“Ah.”
When Irene let out a short exclamation, Carlos’s eyebrows raised slightly.
“You seem not to trust my riding skills.”
“No, no! It’s not that, I just worry if I might inconvenience you…….”
“Not at all, so don’t worry.”
With a brief reply, something fluttered in front of her, and soon a thick robe settled on Irene’s head and shoulders, shielding her from the biting wind.
“Wear this. It will be cold when riding.”
Look at this. He’s unusually nice. Irene fastened the robe and thanked him in a small voice.
While Irene and Carlos were conversing, Dewey prepared one of the carriage horses for them to ride.
When everything was ready, Carlos lifted Irene by the waist and hoisted her onto the horse.
“Ah.”
Taken by surprise, Irene, who had suddenly been put on the horse, was startled and clutched the reins tightly. Her upper body was bent like a bow.
“Straighten your back. Lift your chest too.”
Carlos, who had climbed on behind her, personally adjusted Irene’s posture. Following his instructions, she soon found herself leaning back against his chest.
“Do I have to be like this?”
“Yes. If you bow your upper body because you’re scared, you’ll be more likely to fall off, so lean back comfortably.”
Was that even possible? Her heart thumped at the slightest touch, so she couldn’t possibly feel at ease.
But it was better than falling off, so Irene tried her best not to be conscious of Carlos and focused on the road ahead.
The horse carrying them kicked off powerfully. Riding the horse, they could feel the sharp wind cutting past their clothing.
Irene was not cold thanks to the thick robe Carlos had given her, but he was not so fortunate, dressed only in a thin overcoat that provided no protection from the cold.
“Aren’t you cold?”
When she asked out of concern, a soft laugh sounded above her head.
“Are you worried about me?”
She was worried, but it was awkward to be asked that way. Irene clutched the reins tightly for no reason.
“I’m not cold. Are you cold?”
“No, I’m not cold at all. The robe is warm.”
“That’s good to hear. It’ll be warm when we arrive at the Esper territory, so bear with it even if it’s cold.”
Warm when they arrive at the territory? Did he mean the castle?
“We’ll arrive in about half a day. If it’s too hard, just tell me. We can take a break.”
“Yes.”
After that, there was little conversation between them. Even when taking a brief rest in between, Carlos and Irene sat apart, looking in different directions.
They had been running for a while, and before they knew it, they were out of the forest. Not far away, proud castle walls could be seen.
Irene quickly realized that the place must be Duke Esper’s domain, even without being told. Duke’s words that the territory was larger than the capital were not a lie, as the walls seemed to go on endlessly.
They would soon be entering Duke Esper’s domain. She had known it would happen, but now that the situation had arrived, she felt tense. Irene swallowed dryly and slowly opened her lips.
“May I ask something?”
“What?”
“What should I do in Duke Esper’s domain?”
It was a slightly altered question, asking why he had brought her. If she knew what he was going to have her do, she would know his real purpose in bringing her.
I just hope it’s nothing strange. Her tension increased, and her mouth became dry.
Irene anxiously waited for Carlos’s answer.
But Carlos said nothing for a long time.
Was it difficult for him to answer? Or did he not want to?
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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