The first test involved thrusting a spear into designated parts of a straw man-sized dummy.
At the sound of the horn signaling the start, Yeon Woo received a spear with a sharp metal tip attached to a bamboo pole.
But, oh dear.
Apart from the daunting distance to the dummy, Yeon Woo had no clue how to handle a spear she was holding for the first time.
Yeon Woo swayed on the spot, barely managing to stay upright with the spear.
Her best effort was poking awkwardly at the target without hitting it properly.
A poor start made Yeon Woo anxious.
But there was no turning back now.
The second test followed immediately.
“After finishing your scoring, we move to the next test: bamboo cutting. Slice the bamboo into four equal parts.”
In front of Yeon Woo was placed a sword and a bamboo pole as tall as her.
Holding the sword awkwardly, she wasn’t even sure if her stance was correct.
As the start was signaled, Yeon Woo swung the sword.
However, her shot missed the target, and due to extreme nervousness, her sweaty hands lost grip of the sword handle.
A supervisor, watching Yeon Woo, shook his head in disapproval and clicked his tongue.
“Tsk…”
Disaster.
She hadn’t even come close to hitting the target in the first test, and the second was no different.
Looking around, Yeon Woo noticed others who had failed the first test had mostly succeeded in the second.
If she failed here, her only options would be fainting or marrying Old Man Bae.
As Yeon Woo’s anxiety grew, the third test was announced.
“The final test is archery.”
At the mention of archery by the supervisor, Yeon Woo’s eyes lit up.
Having often hunted with a bow in the mountains, archery was her strong suit.
Targets with boar images were set up at a distance in front of the participants.
Yeon Woo listened intently to the supervisor’s instructions.
“Hit the boar’s forehead, neck, and thigh with an arrow each.”
The target wasn’t too far away.
For Yeon Woo, who had hunted even smaller animals, hitting a stationary target seemed feasible.
She drew the bowstring, aiming at the boar’s thigh.
―Swoosh!
The arrow flew straight to the boar’s thigh, hitting it precisely.
Yeon Woo prepared the second arrow.
―Swoosh!
Her second shot hit the boar’s neck right on target.
For the last shot, Yeon Woo aimed for the forehead, a smaller and more challenging target.
With her thumb and forefinger clasped, she pulled back the string.
Taking a deep breath, she paused her breathing momentarily.
Focusing all her attention on the tip of the arrow, sweat beaded on her forehead.
Finally, after double-checking the target, she released the string, as swiftly as a crane spreads its wings.
―Whoosh!
In the blink of an eye, the arrow struck the boar’s forehead accurately.
Her hunting skills honed in the mountains shone at that moment.
“Done!”
A smile blossomed on Yeon Woo’s face, barely holding back the urge to shout and jump for joy.
Before she could fully savor her success, the supervisors collected the targets and weapons as the test ended.
The sound of the horn signaled all participants to gather at the front of the training ground.
“Elder brother! Did you do well in the test?”
Among the crowd, Dae Bok managed to find Yeon Woo and approached her.
“I’m not sure. The last test went well, but I messed up the first ones… How about you, elder brother?”
“I did well, of course! But what happened with your earlier tests?”
As they talked, the other participants buzzed about their performances.
Just as the noise grew louder, a supervisor stepped forward to bring order.
“Ahem!”
The crowd quietened at the supervisor’s cough.
He held a list and continued.
“I will announce the top 30 scorers who have passed.”
Everyone present focused intently on the supervisor’s words.
Yeon Woo was no exception, staring as if to see through him.
She had performed well in the last test, but the first two had been disastrous.
Moreover, being skilled in archery didn’t guarantee her passing the test, as there were likely others equally adept.
The supervisor began announcing the names of those who passed.
Unsurprisingly, Yeon Woo’s name was not among them, but she had expected as much.
After performing so poorly in the first two tests, passing would have been unusual.
Dae Bok’s name was called early in the list of successful candidates.
“Congratulations, elder brother. You passed the test.”
“Of course, I did! Who do you think I am? Hahaha!”
Dae Bok laughed, boasting as if his success was a foregone conclusion.
Though his response could have been annoying, Yeon Woo only felt envious of his boundless confidence.
The supervisor continued calling out names.
“Jeong Myung Tae! Kim Eun Hwang! Lee Cheon Soo…….”
Even as twenty names were called, Yeon Woo’s was not among them.
It was expected.
Despite doing well in the last test, the first two were disastrous.
She hadn’t even started well, so failing seemed a natural outcome.
Yeon Woo’s shoulders slumped in dejection.
The thought of returning to possibly marry Old Man Bae brought tears to her eyes.
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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