After the Harios temple joined forces with the Knights of Saint Mallick, the temple became a subject of surveillance.
The history of the royal family had its roots in a longforgotten war between the demons and the priests.
Since the foundation of Eliaden, the temple had peacefully coexisted with the empire, benefiting from its prosperity.
Although there had been minor rebellions within the empire, the temple had never taken a frontline role. It seemed as though the temple had peacefully integrated into the imperial rule, leaving its ancient past behind.
However, it had suddenly accepted a suspicious group like the Knights of Saint Mallick.
It was necessary to carefully monitor whether this meant breaking the longstanding friendly relations.
“Are these fools trying to scam secrets about Her Majesty the Empress from the duke? Even if they were, what could they do with it?”
No matter how he thought about it, their intentions seemed dubious and despicable.
The empress’s secret could be either something major or minor. Either way, the intent to dig it out from the temple invoked fury.
“The usability changes depending on the secret. But the aim to manipulate the royal family remains unchanged.”
“Right, that’s why I’m so furious.”
Ryian’s fingers twitched as if clutching a knife.
“Shall I go and behead someone, Your Majesty? Be it the duke or a high official.”
Leskal, deep in thought, raised his eyebrows.
“…Not yet. There’s no justification.”
“Why not? They’re openly showing intentions of messing with the royal family.”
Serben cautiously interjected.
“No, it’s not openly. They moved discreetly otherwise. Dekan has been monitoring them; that’s why we caught on so quickly.”
Dekan was the vicecaptain leading the Silver Shield and the third shadow knight. Unlike the other two shadow knights who became symbols of the royal guards, Dekan had literally become a shadow due to his role.
“So, should we wait until something happens?”
“As of now, yes. Even if the royal family makes an issue out of the duke visiting the temple, there’s no basis for punishment. A noble visiting a temple is not a crime.”
That was a valid point.
Ryian ground his teeth.
“We shouldn’t have let the duke go. We should’ve forced him to talk, even through torture. Knowing the secret would’ve made our response easier.”
Serben shook his head vigorously.
“No, I don’t trust the duke either, but torture is not an option. How would we manage the repercussions?”
“Damn it, damn it.”
Ryian stomped on the marble floor with his heels.
“What shall we do then, Your Majesty?”
“…I don’t know.”
Leskal spoke, a visible vein throbbing on his neck.
“If we leave it be, whatever the empress is hiding will eventually be revealed. We can intervene then.”
It was a cold and logical judgment, but Leskal’s expression said otherwise.
“And?”
“I don’t want the empress to be upset. That’s what bothers me.”
“Ah…”
“Hmm…”
Both Ryian and Serben were momentarily at a loss for words.
“But… Your Majesty should know about any secret related to Her Majesty’s past or her amnesia. In fact, you should be the first to know.”
“I’m aware of that. But I don’t want to do something that might upset the empress. Nobody likes their secrets being uncovered.”
Meaning he didn’t want to risk upsetting the empress by discovering her secret through a third party.
Leskal looked as though he was already filled with regret.
Ryian, who had been staring at the floor awkwardly, spoke again.
“So, um… we should silence the duke. I could get there before he reaches the temple.”
Serben expressed his concern.
“No, even if you can stop him for a day, that’s it. It’s useless unless we prohibit nobles from entering the temple altogether.”
Even if a prohibition was issued, it couldn’t prevent approaching Duke Pashard in the Harios temple. It was impossible to ban all nobles from contacting all priests.
Serben, who had been pondering for a moment, said this.
“Why not speak to the Empress?”
“To the Empress?”
“Yes. If the Duke is simply bluffing, there will be no problem. But if he truly has such a secret, the Empress will also have to find a solution.”
Even if aimed at the royal family, the one to be caught in the crosshairs would be the Empress. She needed to know about this issue as well.
“You are proposing a trade. The Empress tells the secret, and in return, she resolves the issue.”
By doing so, there would be no need to forcibly dig out the secret through a third party, and there was no worry of the situation escalating due to temple involvement.
“A trade… Fine.”
Although it wasn’t a good situation for trade talk to go back and forth between spouses, it was different for Reskal.
He was slowly getting closer to the Empress through trades.
“I should let her know now. It might become an important matter.”
The last words sounded like an excuse to approach the Empress.
(This is a time separator.)
The Emperor returned before breakfast was over.
Rasilia was about to put a grilled quail egg in her mouth when she greeted the Emperor.
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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