“As the Empire’s top educational institution, admission regulations were stringent. Of course, Louis demonstrated outstanding abilities in all fields.
“I don’t think I’ll pass at once. But since I’m still young, I believe there are plenty of opportunities.”
Nobles were exceptional, being able to take the exam without going through the regular process. However, that had been a story limited to men until now.
Ines felt her chest swell with a feeling of breathlessness up to her throat. Meanwhile, Louis’s firm voice continued.
“I want to study economics. And…”
“And?”
“I heard that a new bureaucracy has been established.”
When no response came from Ines, Louis stopped in his tracks.
“Why… Why aren’t you saying anything?”
“Too…”
Louis’s golden eyes turned toward Ines without a hint of wavering. In response, Ines erased her concerns and filled her smile.
“Because I see a too brilliant future.”
A light laughter, very much characteristic of Louis, escaped.
“I thought Ines would say that.”
Only then could Ines realize that Louis was slightly tense.
“Of course, it won’t be easy. But as a noble with the active support of His Majesty and Her Majesty, the Empress, it will be much easier than for others.”
With every deep sound, the resonance continued. Expectation, worry, affection, and grandeur converged, making Ines’s heart pound heavily.
“So, I believe, as Ines said, it will be a brilliant future. I think it’s my right and duty as a noble.”
“…”
“I can set a good precedent.”
“Of course.”
“The era will come when even women can become bureaucrats. In the world that Ines envisions.”
While there was no response, Louis’s cheeks turned slightly red. It wasn’t a blush due to shyness but a reminder of expectations for a new world.
How to keep this child a little more attached to the palace was a dilemma, but embarrassingly, Louis had already drawn his dazzling future.
“And if I meet a really wonderful man, I’ll get married, too.”
The wonderful man Louis mentioned would probably be someone with progressive thoughts that transcended eras.
Ines embraced Louis as he was. The body that used to softly lean in every time they met had grown a lot more than before. Her chest swelled with joy.
“Yes, yes.”
Ines will watch Louis’s flight with a nervous heart every day. Sometimes, he might encounter a strong wind that could break his wings, and on some days, he might leap to the end of the sky with a favorable breeze.
Then one day, she will see her, flying stronger than anyone else.
Ines gently stroked Louis’s hair wrapped in her hands and whispered.
“Never marry someone you don’t love. Meet a really wonderful man, someone who will always support Louis.”
“Like His Majesty?”
Ines nodded, holding the child in her arms. When she thought of telling Carson about this story, she suddenly missed him. She looked forward to seeing what expression he would make.
“In the future, you’ll have to help a lot as Empress.”
“Just where can I help?”
Louis bit his lips slightly, not shy but rather with expectations for the new world.
Now let’s go inside. I can already smell something delicious.”
Upon hearing Louis’s words, Ines could also perceive the scent of sweetness. Ines, led by the now considerably grown Louis, entered the restaurant prepared within the school.
As they entered the restaurant, welcoming faces greeted the two.
“You’ve arrived.”
“Charlotte.”
Charlotte was in the midst of preparing food for Ines and Louis. She came to Ines about six months after her wedding ceremony to express her desire to do what she wanted.
True to her liking for cooking, she chose to become a chef. When she saw a post recruiting those in charge of cooking for the newly built school, her heart fluttered with excitement, keeping her awake at night.
Later, Charlotte learned to cook directly from the palace chef she was familiar with and came here.
She, who loved baking cookies for Louis the most, eventually decided to take charge of the dessert section.
“I’m just going to have tea, why did you prepare so much?”
Looking at the food she had prepared, Charlotte’s face was filled with a proud smile.
“But we can’t just roughly prepare when the Empress is coming. The kitchen might still be in chaos, so I might not be able to show my skills properly.”
Looking to the side, Louis, who had not even sat down, was already biting into Charlotte’s cookies.
Even when they occasionally behaved against etiquette like that, Carson and Louis always seemed noble. Ines thought that their naturalness was quite fascinating.
A gentle smile spread on Louis’s lips after tasting the cookie. Ines understood that it was Charlotte’s cookies that Louis had loved since childhood and why he was eager.
Seated, Ines also filled her mouth with sweetness. As her mood relaxed, the child in her stomach jumped once.
“Ah…”
“Are you okay?”
Charlotte asked, looking at Ines’s stomach.
“Yeah, I’m fine. The cookies are really delicious. The baby is moving strongly.”
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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