Bang. The sound of the door closing blended with the pattering rain, echoing in the dark bedroom.
Even after Callis left, Irene stood still for a while before suddenly shuddering and hugging herself.
“…Cold.”
Was it because she had been exposed to the chilly air for too long, or because she had met Callis?
Convinced it was the latter, Irene sought warmth and crawled into her bed.
“Cough.”
During breakfast, when Irene coughed, Jessie was startled and asked,
“Are you alright, Miss?”
“I’m fine.”
Truthfully, she wasn’t fine. Maybe because of yesterday’s cold rain and air, she felt shivery, and her throat was slightly sore.
“Don’t worry; it’s just a bit cold.”
As it was her own fault and not severe enough to mention, Irene downplayed her condition.
“The early morning rain did make it chillier today.”
Jessie nodded in agreement.
“Would you like to stay inside today, then? Catching a cold would be troublesome.”
After a brief moment of contemplation, Irene cautiously asked,
“Can I still go to the library?”
“Of course, why not?”
That was a relief.
“The library will be warm, but the hallway may be cold, so better wear a thick coat.”
What Jessie brought was a white cape with fox fur. It seemed a bit too early in the season for it, but Irene wore it willingly.
With a note and a book prepared the day before, she left her bedroom.
The hallway, moistened by the morning rain, felt cool, but the cape kept her warm.
Glad she wore it. Though a bit cumbersome, it was better than catching a cold. However, Irene soon changed her mind.
“I thought a winter rabbit was hopping by, but it’s just you.”
Zerdei, whom she coincidentally met on her way to the library, looked at her as if she were a curiosity.
Unlike Carlos, Zerdin wasn’t scary or fearful, but awkward to deal with. It was burdensome as well.
“Good morning, Irene.”
See. He’s acting burdensome again. Unsure of how to react when a complete stranger called her by her name in a familiar manner, Irene only rolled her eyes.
“In times like this, you should receive the greeting with a smile.”
Even if smiling was difficult, she could at least respond to the greeting.
“Good morning, Your Highness.”
Remembering the content of an etiquette book she had read before, Irene awkwardly bowed, holding the hem of her dress. She looked adorable, like a baby bird just learning to flap its wings.
“Cute.”
Zerdin spoke his feelings honestly, but unfortunately, Irene thought he was mocking her awkward behavior and blushed.
He really was an awkward person to deal with.
“So, where are you going this early? For a walk?”
Irene didn’t want to answer, but couldn’t ignore the prince’s question, so she reluctantly opened her mouth.
“I was on my way to the library.”
“The library?”
Zerdin looked at the book and notebook Irene was holding as if they were treasures. Thankfully, the notebook concealed the title of the book.
“Is that a basic magic book?”
Thinking she had gone unnoticed, Irene was startled when Zerdin immediately identified the book and clutched it tighter.
Zerdin cocked his head in confusion.
“Why are you so surprised? Is it wrong to be caught reading a magic book?”
Right. Why am I trying to hide the fact that I’m reading a magic book?
The question that had been on her mind since yesterday resurfaced. She was even more puzzled because she couldn’t find the reason.
“Really, what’s so strange about a magician looking at a magic book?”
Huh? What did he just say…?
“Am I a magician?”
“Huh? You didn’t know?”
When Irene nodded, Zerdin looked perplexed and turned to Jesse, who stood behind him.
Jesse had been holding his head since Zerdin brought up the topic of magic.
It was only when he saw Jesse’s distressed expression that Zerdin realized something was wrong. His face slightly paled.
He scratched his head and muttered to Jesse.
“You should’ve told me earlier. I thought all the women who came here were magicians, so naturally, I thought she was one too.”
“Your Highness should’ve given me a chance to say so.”
At Jesse’s sarcastic reply, Zerdin made an awkward face.
What are they talking about? Feeling completely left out of the conversation, Irene looked back and forth between Jesse and Zerdin.
“Ah.”
Scratching his head as if troubled, Zerdin suddenly seemed to have a good idea and looked at Irene with twinkling eyes.
“If you want to learn magic, how about I teach you?”
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead