Nathan’s eyes narrowed as they flitted towards Ian amidst a pile of documents.
‘What’s gotten into him today?’
As usual, Ian sat at his desk, his hands empty except for the usual pen. All he was doing was slowly clenching and unclenching his hand.
“Your Highness?”
“……”
Ian, who had been clenching his fingers, blinked his eyes slowly.
“What’s the matter this time?”
A minuscule crack appeared on Ian’s otherwise expressionless face. Confused, he lightly tousled his bangs and closed his eyes gently.
“It’s less of a matter and more like… I think something’s wrong with me.”
Nathan, who had been unintentionally admiring Ian’s chiseled features, suddenly came to his senses. He dashed from his seat to Ian’s desk.
“What’s wrong with you?”
Ian paused, letting out a faint sigh.
‘How do I even begin to explain this?’
He had been angry when he saw Rosebelia simply saying she was fine. Then their eyes met…
He couldn’t remember what happened after that.
The moment he locked eyes with her shining, clear pupils, he realized his hand was moving on its own.
‘At that time, I was…’
He felt like he was under a spell. When he met her questioning eyes, it felt like a bucket of cold water was poured over him.
So, he had escaped from the training ground, unfamiliar with his own sudden actions.
“Or is something wrong with your hand?”
“Is it related to Rosebelia Winters?”
Finally lifting his gaze, Ian made eye contact with Nathan. He nodded slightly and briefly described what had happened in the knight order.
“That’s not strange; it’s natural.”
“Natural?”
“Your Highness, it’s love. Love makes you do things you can’t explain. You feel unlike yourself, and you act strangely… Isn’t that how it goes?”
“Wanting to touch them too?”
Caught off guard, Nathan coughed shortly.
“Yes?”
“So what I’m saying is… I wanted to reach out to her. Is that the love you’re talking about?”
“Yes, well… Your feelings seem more radical than I initially thought, but that’s precisely a genuine feeling of love. Love, after all, is an instinctual attraction.”
“……”
Ian’s eyes flickered slightly. Watching him up close, Nathan suppressed a smile.
“Just remember, you can’t touch the lady without her consent.”
“You think I might not know that?”
“You’ve never shown interest in the opposite sex. I’ve never seen you even give someone a fleeting glance.”
Ian also found this new version of himself unfamiliar. In fact, there was still a shred of doubt in his mind.
‘Was I capable of loving someone?’
The Empress who bore a son before the Queen, and her son, the First Prince.
Ian had been accustomed to suppressing his emotions since childhood due to checks and balances from the Empress’s faction.
He had tried not to be overly emotional about anything and never to be too ambitious.
It was closer to say he pretended not to desire anything. That way, no one would try to take it from him.
Pretending something wasn’t his was ultimately the only way to protect it.
Was that why? Suppressing his emotions had made him increasingly stoic. He felt his emotional spectrum narrowing, unable to find any interest in anything or anyone.
Like a rusted blade, he had become dull, or so he thought.
His joining the White Knight Order was almost a brief deviation.
After all, haven’t we all had days when we want to tread a different, unexpected path instead of the usual one?
So, he joined the White Knight Order and happened to cross swords with Rosebelia at the prelude feast.
At first, all he wanted was to exchange swords with her once more.
How had I come to love her? Even now, the clear answer eluded me. There seemed to be no defining moment…
“This is love, not just admiration.”
Ian’s Adam’s apple visibly quivered. Just thinking of her seemed to make his mouth go dry.
“So what will you do going forward?”
“….”
Nathan, who had been quietly watching Ian’s hesitance, spoke again.
“So what I mean is… what kind of relationship do you want to have with Miss Rosebelia?”
[Star Icon]“Miss, are you hurt?”
“Oh, it’s just a little…”
Ann untied the linen wrapped around my wrist before I could finish speaking. Examining my swollen wrist, she asked in a worried voice,
“Does it hurt a lot?”
“It’s fine.”
Ann’s eyebrows sagged. It seemed that my assurance had actually upset her more.
After all, every time Rosebelia came back with minor injuries, Ann would make a fuss.
“Wait a moment. I’ll quickly bring something to steam it with.”
The sound of hurried footsteps faded, and the door closed. Half-sitting on the edge of the sofa, I lay my body down.
“All I did was apply light pressure. Make sure to get it treated when you go back.”
“If it hadn’t been Ian, it would have been worse.”
There are quite a few people here who genuinely worry for Rosebelia. It was somewhat surprising that Ian was among them.
In the dream I had, Ian and Rosebelia didn’t seem to have any particular closeness. It seems like Ian and I have built a good rapport so far…
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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