Who in the world would abruptly stab a knife into someone’s throat and start a conversation?
The thought of the cold blade’s touch actually calmed her mind even more.
Some pain crushes her and empties her completely, but some pain awakens the will to live.
‘Now is the time…’
Even if a terrible price awaited, it was time to struggle, to collide, to find a way to live.
Lakrahan’s walk down the short corridor made her eyes grow firmer.
Thump.
When Lakrahan and Bercheria entered the room, silence settled again in the corridor.
Rustle.
A shadow suddenly sprung up from the end of the corridor and quickly vanished into the darkness.
Emperor Gerard of the Feriat Empire was originally the third son of five brothers.
Various reasons lay behind the third son becoming Emperor.
The previously healthy Emperor fell ill and died three days later; the eldest son also died from the same symptoms; and the second suddenly screamed in heart failure while hunting.
The only remaining younger brother was a concubine’s child, who was driven out of the imperial household because he went mad for no reason.
In the end, only his sister Kelita remained.
Her survival was not because she was a subject of restraint to Gerard.
She was simply naive and kind.
“Did you sleep well, Your Majesty the Emperor?”
She was a whitefool beauty.
“My sleep is always comfortable, so do not worry.”
Seated on the throne, Gerard extended his hand with a gracious face.
Kelita, standing beneath the dais like a pretty doll, slid towards Gerard.
As soon as she kissed the back of his hand, another hand emerged next to her.
The diamond ring on that hand boasted a worth that could feed all the people of Feriat for a month.
“My pretty Kelita. Are you all ready to go to the north?”
“Yes. I have prepared in advance, so do not worry.”
Kelita, still glowing, kissed the Emperor’s concubine, who was not many years older than her.
Having kindly matched eyes with both of them, Kelita then softly walked down the stairs.
“Hmm.”
Gerard deeply leaned back on his throne.
The Empress Lione casually perched her hip on the lavishly goldcarved handle next to him.
Her hand so naturally lay on Gerard’s shoulder.
While in that pose, Lione quietly watched Kelita walking away, swaying her dress.
She narrowed her eyes thinly and smiled, then whispered to Gerard.
“Your Majesty, our Kelita is pretty but always seems to handle things loosely, doesn’t she?”
“Hmm.”
“Please command her to bring back an engagement confirmation this time. That is how we tie Lakrahan’s ankle, isn’t it?”
Although Gerard pretended to be dignified by stroking his beard unnecessarily, he was fully focused on his wife’s whispered voice.
“My respected Emperor, do not forget that all in the imperial household must exist for Your Majesty.”
Gerard’s lips twisted into a smirk.
“Because you are the greatest in this world, Your Majesty.”
Gerard, his lips loosened in pleasure, beckoned Kelita.
“Kelita. This time, get a confirmation from Lakrahan. We cannot postpone the marriage any longer.”
“Not engagement?”
“Marriage.”
“But Your Majesty, I…”
“Impudent.”
Kelita blinked at Gerard’s voice.
“How dare you put your words in mine?”
“I apologize, Your Majesty.”
An unexpected marriage promise from Kelita, who had refused engagement twice.
It was a bewildering situation.
But she was obedient and pretty, the Emperor’s sister Kelita.
A bright smile spread across Kelita’s lips.
“Do not worry. I will not disappoint you, Your Majesty.”
Her figure satisfied Gerard and Lione.
The smiles spread to the lips of those around them, including the maidservant and the imperial knights.
“Princess Kelita is so beautiful, isn’t she?”
“Don’t the two of them look wonderful together?”
It was a picturesque scene.
The royal family of the Periat Empire was just as peaceful as the day before, and the day before that.
Today was no different.
[Star icon]Lakrahan was standing in the middle of the room, waiting for Bercheria.
She, who followed him in belatedly, carefully closed the door.
“Did you come to give me an answer to my proposal?”
“Something like that.”
“Then let’s hear the answer first.”
“Hmm.”
Lakrahan looked at her with his foot cocked.
He tried to keep a calm face, but he couldn’t hide his tightly clenched hands, strained eyelids, and nervously bitten lips.
She desperately needed his help now.
Of course, Lakrahan also needed her ability.
He didn’t want his people to starve to death any longer, and the only person who could solve that problem was Bercheria.
“There is something you need to hear before I answer.”
At this moment, he was the most desperate of anyone, a fact that had remained constant from the beginning.
“How you’ve lived until now.”
But that’s not how negotiations work.
You hide your hand, waiting for the other side to show theirs first.
You must exercise patience and turn the situation to your advantage.
“I want you to tell me everything about why you abandoned your duty as a goddess. Who were you with?”
“Why should I tell you that?”
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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