Her actions, with a blend of playful charm in her haughty cat-like eyes, were undoubtedly adorable to anyone who saw them.
“But why do you ask, Your Highness?”
In fact, Jay knew how to handle a sword to a certain extent.
She had learned it to torment Atia.
Starting with swordplay for that purpose, she had developed quite a talent and had practiced swordsmanship for a considerable period.
As a noble lady, she had even completed the training process that formal knights usually undergo.
Among high-ranking ladies, there would be no one other than Jay with swordsmanship skills.
Owen had already grasped this fact.
“Side with me.”
“!”
At the word ‘side,’ En and Jay opened their mouths.
“From now on, Yeongae is my partner.”
Owen smiled broadly at her.
Jay fanned herself to cool her flushed face.
Confirming that many people were gathered in the banquet hall, Owen opened his mouth to start the prepared competition.
“Well, well, pay attention. Lady Harad Yeongae and the Marquis and Marquess Wellington will join forces and have a sword duel. I hope you cheer them on.”
The banquet hall buzzed with excitement.
With a single word from him, the nobles looked at Atia, Cassus, and Owen with keen interest.
“What’s the prize, Your Highness?”
When a question arose among the nobles in the banquet hall, Owen replied, lifting the corner of his mouth.
“The honor of being able to dance with the desired partner.”
“What if they lose?”
Another question emerged among the nobles in the banquet hall.
“It wouldn’t feel very good, I suppose.”
Cheers erupted from various places. It was truly an exciting match.
A competition between the Prince and the Marquis Wellington. It was a match that couldn’t be overlooked.
Moreover, the woman next to Owen was Jay Harad, known among noble ladies for her skill in swordsmanship.
The atmosphere in the now-enthusiastic banquet hall was heated.
“It’s just a light competition, enjoy it for fun.”
At the mention of being able to change partners for the dance, Cassus narrowed his eyes.
He immediately understood that Owen’s words were aimed at dancing with his wife.
‘What’s this nonsense? Does he think he’s going to win?’
Cassus looked at Owen, who was holding his head high with a confident expression, with a mocking smile.
‘… How amusing.’
With a nonchalant expression, Cassus lowered his head.
Owen’s spontaneously chosen partner was a person well-acquainted with Kasus, also a figure from the background investigation.
As one of the twins in the Harvard family, she was rumored to be skilled with a sword.
“The one who drops the sword first loses the match,” explained Owen’s knight.
“Kasus, are you okay?”
Artia asked, placing her hand on his forearm.
“Are you worried about me?”
“The Crown Prince is a master of swordsmanship. Can you handle it?”
“I only lose at things I can’t do.”
“Wow! I love that arrogant confidence. That’s what I wanted to hear.”
Artia added a bit of pressure as she placed her hand on his waist.
“Anyway, don’t get hurt. Especially your waist.”
Artia gently rolled her fingers around his waist and pressed firmly.
“!”
Stimulated by the touch on his waist, Kasus flinched. It was refreshing, but more than anything, provocative.
Bowing his upper body, Kasus whispered very low in her ear, audible only to her.
“Don’t provoke me here. I don’t know how I’ll react.”
“It would be really fun to see you change here, though.”
Artia whispered teasingly.
Kasus chuckled and tilted his head, both annoyed and playful.
In the face of Artia’s mischievous yet playful demeanor, he immediately wanted to embrace her and head for the bed.
“After the party, don’t stay still.”
“As you wish.”
“But I might not be able to rest for a few days now.”
“That’s a bit scary.”
Later, the palace knights brought four well-polished swords. They were blunt blades, intended for recreational sparring.
Owen’s intention was to judge solely based on individual skill.
Even though it was an entertainment in the lively party hall, losing one’s partner to someone else was a disgrace.
Artia and Kasus received swords similar to Owen’s.
Kasus lightly swept his hand over the blade.
It was well-polished but not overly sophisticated.
They had to use the swords at their discretion.
“Prepare for the match.”
The knight raised his hand and spoke.
Owen and Jay stood together, facing Artia and Kasus on the opposite side.
Jay felt like his heart was about to burst.
“Ha, insane! To think the gods would give me such an opportunity… What luck.”
Becoming the partner of the Crown Prince was like a dream, and now he had the perfect environment to legally torment Artia.
Jay wanted to harass her ruthlessly, looking at Artia, who seemed to live well in the north.
He wanted to tear apart her wine-colored dress without mercy and embarrass her so that she couldn’t lift her head again.
“Or… should I pretend to make a mistake and stab somewhere else?”
Before the match even began, Jay imagined how he could humiliate Artia with a smirk on his face.
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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