The Crown Prince knew everything. Trope, despairing deeply as the terrible thing he most feared became reality, tightly shut his eyes.
Trope had many questions about how Zerdin knew this fact, if it could be kept a secret, etc., but Carlos did not give him a chance.
“Leave.”
“Your Grace Duke Haona…”
As Trope tried to reply, Carlos scowled. At the same time, Duse appeared from somewhere and put a sharp sword to Trope’s neck.
The touch of the cold iron on his skin made him shudder. Cold sweat dripped from Trope’s forehead onto the sharp edge of the sword.
“I, I will leave now.”
Preserving his life was more important than maintaining the temple’s reputation, so Trope fled the office.
Zerdin watched Duse, who was whistling and sheathing his sword.
“You still move east in a flash and west in a flash. It would be reassuring to have a great escort knight like you in the palace. How about it? Will you join the palace’s knight order? I’ll give you twice the salary you receive here.”
Despite the various noble titles and other sweet temptations, Duse did not even glance at Zerdin. He politely greeted Carlos and left.
Zerdin followed Duse’s trail with a look of regret.
“That man is still loyal to his master.”
Carlos, leaning deep into the sofa’s backrest, replied.
“You, on the other hand, are still insolent.”
“It’s all thanks to your good teaching, Master.”
Zerdin joked, sitting across from Carlos.
“But why are you alone? I heard from Duei that she is with you.”
The ‘she’ Zerdin was referring to was Irene.
“She went back to the room.”
“Really? Oh, I wanted to see her. Can’t you call her again?”
“Stop talking nonsense and leave.”
Despite the cold response, Zerdin smiled without a wrinkle in his face.
“If I leave, you won’t receive what you asked for, will that be okay?”
“…Hah.”
Carlos sighed briefly, touching his throbbing temple.
“I thought I raised you to be a polite child, but why did you grow up so rude?”
“If you spend a few years in the palace like me, Master, you’ll become like this too. You can’t survive in the palace by simply being polite.”
The pain of those years was felt in his tone and expression. Carlos, knowing well how treacherous the palace could be, instead of saying anything, ordered a maid to bring tea and sweet chocolate cake.
“Oh, my favorite chocolate cake!”
Zerdin cheerfully ate the chocolate, looking more like a 12yearold than 21.
Carlos waited for Zerdin to finish eating the cake before asking.
“Why are you so late? I told you to arrive within a week.”
“Ah, I wanted to, but the distance from the capital to Duke Esper’s territory was too far.”
Zerdin wiped his mouth with a napkin and continued.
“Moreover, dealing with the matter Master assigned took a little more time.”
Carlos snorted.
“It took you this long to handle just that?”
“I’m less competent than I thought, so it took longer than expected.”
Instead of scolding or complaining, Zerdin humbly admitted.
“Still, everything’s ready to release the knight whenever you signal, Master.”
Carlos nodded.
“Did you tell the Emperor about my request?”
“Of course. If I want to send the knight, His Imperial Highness has to know.”
“How did the Emperor react?”
“Ahem.”
Zerdin cleared his throat, imitating his father’s voice.
“Oh, to even request this. He seems sincere this time. Well, we have no choice. We’ll do as he wishes.”
Certainly, the blood connection might be the reason. Zerdin’s acting was identical to the Emperor’s. The expression with which the Emperor had spoken was vividly pictured in his mind.
“The Emperor’s approval is fortunate indeed. Then, I’ll give you the certificate to confirm the witch trial, so publish an article in the morning newspaper tomorrow, along with what happened in the witch trial. Be sure to include that the woman has cleared her name of being a witch.”
“That woman?”
“Is there a problem?”
“No. Not exactly a problem, but…….”
Zerdin spoke, stroking his chin, as if muttering to himself.
“I heard she has become quite close with the master, so I was just surprised that you called her ‘that woman’ so casually.”
Carlos snickered as if he found it absurd.
“What should I call her then?”
“Well, the most basic thing would be her name.”
“Call her by her name then.”
Once in a while.
“If you’re going to prattle on about unnecessary things, go quickly and contact the newspaper. You’ve brought the magical messenger bird, haven’t you?”
The magic messenger bird, shaped like a windup bird, came in pairs, and holding one each allowed for communication between them.
“I did bring it, but… if it’s not too rude, may I make a suggestion?”
“What is it?”
“How about including some information about her in the article?”
Carlos looked at him as if asking what he meant, so Zerdin explained.
“After all, the life of an article is its credibility. The more detailed the article, the more credible it becomes. So, if we describe her appearance, personality, background, etc., in detail, everyone will believe the article is true.”
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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