“It’s gotten hotter. Should I prepare something warmer if it’s too cold?”
“No, it’s okay. But, Susan, isn’t your body feeling quite heavy?”
“I’ve just eaten a bit now.”
“Just a bit, you say.”
“It’s still okay. Even maids who have given birth to many children can move without a problem up until the last month.”
In response to the spirited answer, Ines smiled gently.
While there were riots reported in other regions, Landhill remained calm as if nothing had happened. Riots had occurred during the time she had been away. However, that period was far in the past compared to the present.
About three years after Anthony became the crown prince, prolonged civil strife and extravagance eventually led to the collapse of the imperial finances, causing increasing suffering for the imperial citizens.
However, the riots at that time ended without significant results. The empress pretended to reduce taxes in a conciliatory manner, but other forms of exploitation became more insidious.
But this time, with the involvement of Ines and Carson, the scale of the riots was different from the start. Moreover, the empress had thrown the temple to the ground. Though the spark of the riot seemed to have gone out, it was not the case in reality.
If the wind blew from somewhere, the spark would ignite even more vigorously and fiercely.
“It seems like summer is starting. Not a single breeze is blowing.”
Clouds began to gather in the clear sky as if it were about to rain.
“You should go inside. It looks like a shower is coming.”
Ines nodded her head. Around this time, sudden showers often occurred in Landhill without any prior notice. Once it started raining, it was strong enough to get completely soaked during the journey from the sponsorship to the mansion.
As she was about to stand up, a maid arrived to find Ines on Andrew’s orders.
“The master is waiting for you in the study.”
Ines nodded and glanced up at the sky, where the clouds were gathering. The sudden showers in Landhill had no prior warning. When it rained, it was so powerful that she would be completely drenched even during the short journey from the sponsorship to the mansion.
When she arrived at the study, her father was reading a letter.
“Why did you summon me?”
“A letter has come from the person attached to Marquis Grandel.”
Ines sat down slowly and closed her eyes for a moment. Although the anger of the imperial citizens had eased a bit, no situation had improved.
The Sanbate given to Ines by the empress, which was supposed to soothe her, still remained plentiful. Even if they spent and burned money, the fallen value of the currency did not recover easily.
At the moment, the imperial family did not have the financial resources to do so.
“It states that he is currently in Landhill.”
The situation was still unstable, and people wished for the world to turn upside down.
“I’m not surprised.”
“There was no other choice, I thought.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“Grandel is cornered right now. Perhaps he came to find Mondrai… or…”
He might have already realized that Grandel was a phantom figure. Despite trailing off, Andrew did not press his daughter further. He already knew that when Ines fell into deep thought and closed her mouth, nothing more could be heard.
“Was there no other content?”
“He seems to be preparing for exile.”
“Exile?”
“Yes, the contents state that, apart from secretly preparing something at the harbor, nothing else is known.”
Exile, exile… As Ines thought deeply, she lowered her head.
“Father, you are aware that Prince Carson has direct trading rights with Yamenta, right?”
“Yes, a few years ago, the ship dispatched by Empress Your Majesty sank, and the rights for trade were transferred to Prince Carson.”
“Now, go to the Lord’s Castle and meet the person responsible for direct trade with Yamenta. Also, check if there is a ship about to depart from Yamenta soon. Not a trading ship, but a transport ship.”
Although he was a retired lord, Grandel had spent nearly ten years as a White Back. If such a person were cornered, using force would be an instinctive reaction.
Moreover, Grandel had military supplies received from Ines. He would undoubtedly use all his resources and mobilize his soldiers to protect the empress.
But now, being in Landhill and secretly preparing something at the harbor…
“Ines, what you’re saying…”
“We need to confirm the details, but Grandel might be trying to employ mercenaries from Yamenta. Currently, it’s not a situation where he can raise an army.”
“Hiring mercenaries is illegal.”
Andrew quickly realized that such words were useless now.
“Do you think Grandel will attack Landhill?”
Ines nodded, and Andrew closed his eyes tightly. It had been a territory where no war had occurred since the generation of his great-grandfather.
“Don’t worry, Father. This is an opportunity.”
“How is this an opportunity?”
“We need to capture Grandel and send him to the capital. It will be a significant help to the Lord.”
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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