In stark contrast to the Duke, who widened his eyes in surprise multiple times, Rasilia remained calm.
“I hope this matter ends in abdication. I’d like to avoid losing my head.”
“That’s… …No, that won’t happen! Your name is Piellion! No one but the Emperor can take your head!”
“Then I’m relieved. Can I predetermine the verdict by admitting guilt under certain conditions with the judges?”
“That could be possible but… …No, it can’t be.”
The Duke suddenly grasped Rasilia’s shoulder.
“Karti, my beautiful daughter. Abdication is not an option.”
His gripping fingers left a painful sensation on her shoulder.
The Duke was that desperate.
“There is no other way, Your Grace.”
“No, there must be. Delay the trial. In the meantime, we’ll find a way to thwart this, even if it means building a new temple. Abdication is not an option.”
” …You can’t deceive His Majesty forever.”
“Why!”
Duke Piellion’s voice intensified.
“The spell was accurate. The sorcerer doublechecked! If the spell had gone wrong, there would have been backlash. But neither the sorcerer nor you were harmed. The mark will return… Wait, have you actually checked the mark?”
“There was no need.”
Because the mark won’t come back to life. Because I am not the real one.
“What do you mean?”
“The temple put forward Lady Pashad, the Duchess, as a witness. You know what that means. The Duchess was the one who changed my clothes.”
“Ah, no… I see.”
The Duke fell to his knees in despair.
Rasilia quietly sat in front of him.
“There is no other way, Your Grace. But we can save the name of Piellion. All I have to do is step away from this place.”
“Is that… Will that work? Karti, you’ve lived to become the Empress. Can you really give up now?”
At this moment, Empress Cartagena seemed pitiable. It was sincere.
If only the Empress had been the true companion of the Emperor. If the mark hadn’t disappeared, they could have been like the first Demon Tribe and their companion, terribly fond of each other.
Seventeen courtiers wouldn’t have unjustly lost their lives.
It was regrettable. Truly.
“Isn’t it better than having the entire family branded as traitors and losing our heads?”
“I… …Yes, then… I will meet with the Chief Justice.”
“You should hurry.”
“Yes…”
The Duke stood up, his face, still handsome despite his years, seemed to have aged five years in just one day.
(This is a time divider.)
“You were here again.”
Although demoted to a lowranking knight, Serben was still responsible for guarding the Empress.
He had called the Duke to the north tower to avoid Serben’s attention, knowing the location was already compromised.
But it was fortunate the Duke was discovered after he had left.
It was unexpected that the Emperor appeared himself rather than Serben.
“It’s a place I like.”
Rasilia met Lescal’s gaze calmly.
Today, the Emperor showed no signs of transformation.
The influence of the Blue Moon seemed to have completely disappeared.
“Here?”
“Yes. It feels like going out. This place is part of the estate of Duke Shraiden, after all.”
” …If you say so.”
Lescal momentarily furrowed his brow.
“Do you want to go to another estate?”
“I don’t know… I don’t remember any other places.”
“You can go now, if you want.”
The possibility of leaving the Imperial Palace was somewhat exciting. However, Rasilia steadied her heart.
‘Being constantly attached to the Emperor won’t be good.’
She dodged the question.
“How did you get here?”
“I came looking for you.”
“How did you know I was here?”
“Because of your scent.”
” …What?”
“I’ve gotten used to it, so I can find you more easily now.”
“…”
This reminded her that the Emperor was different from ordinary humans and therefore his emotions towards his companion might be different from what she understood.
“You’re always under surveillance, in a way. But that’s not what I asked. You came here because you have something to say to me, right?”
“Yes.”
Rascal scanned the area. Despite his gaze clearly aimed elsewhere, he couldn’t shake the illusion that he was being watched.
“Let’s go somewhere else. There are no chairs here.”
“Is this a long story?”
There was really no need to ask. Now that the indictment had arrived, it was only natural for the Emperor to review its contents.
Rasilia scrutinized Rascal’s expression anew.
He seemed unfazed.
‘Is that even possible?’
Even if he wasn’t sure, shouldn’t he have rushed over and interrogated him?
“Not really.”
Still, Rascal nonchalantly shook his head.
“It would have been a big deal if we had to sit.”
“Oh, it’s just awkward standing beside you without sitting.”
“……”
It was a peculiar thing.
Despite the brand, the Emperor had not changed at all.
“In that case.”
As Rasilia nodded, Rascal seemed to have been waiting and extended his arm.
Placing her hand atop his, they made a gesture that could serve as a textbook example when escorting the Empress.
(This is a time separator.)
“What do you want to do about the indictment?”
It was, of course, that matter.
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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