Time flew by swiftly. Just a few days ago, a letter from Anne stated that there were no special events in the palace and that the Crown Prince had recently recovered from an illness.
Yet, Ian still hadn’t shown himself in the knight’s squad. Even Gabriel, who might have news about Ian, only shrugged, saying he didn’t know why Klein wasn’t appearing in the knight’s squad either.
Letting out a small sigh, I looked toward the window. The sun, cruelly indifferent, slipped through the curtains.
“Morning comes too soon.”
A hollow laugh slipped from me involuntarily. My suspicions that Ian had manifested a curse had long since turned into certainty, but there was nothing I could do.
Struggling to get out of bed, I washed up and headed straight to the training ground. My mind hovered, but there was no stopping the occasional stumbles as I tried to focus on my training.
The curse doesn’t take away emotions, does it?
Thinking back to the original Ian, he was close to cold-blooded, never showing any emotion. He even became a tyrant engrossed in war later on.
“Disregard what I’ve said today. I’ll properly tell you tomorrow evening.”
Would I have been less troubled now if I hadn’t known Ian’s feelings?
If, like what I had seen in my dream or what Rosebelia had experienced in her past life, Ian came asking to be killed…
Suddenly, my grip loosened. The wooden sword rolled across the training ground floor, stopping at the tip of Rinart’s foot.
“Are you alright?”
Rinart, who had approached without my notice, asked with a voice full of concern.
“I’m fine.”
“Tomorrow is the day we depart for the subjugation. It might be better not to overexert today, what do you think, Lady Rosebelia?”
I alternated my gaze between Rinart’s face and the wooden sword he held. His tone sounded like a suggestion, but his resolute expression told me he wouldn’t give back the wooden sword even if I chose to continue.
“Yes, that’s probably best.”
“I’ll take care of this. You should rest, Lady Rosebelia.”
As if driven out, I left the training ground and walked towards the castle wall. I had only memories of leaving my quarters and training; yet the sun was already setting.
Glancing around, I climbed the wall to face the ocean that was about to be consumed by darkness. It seemed static but suddenly dynamic, serene yet at times tumultuous.
I thought looking at this scene might improve my mood, even a little.
I let out a weary laugh, taking a deep breath to calm myself.
Right, we’re departing for the subjugation tomorrow, so for now, let’s focus on that…
“Klein?”
I felt a presence from behind and inadvertently uttered that name.
Descending from the wall, I looked around but saw no one passing by. Neither did I feel the presence anymore.
Did I hear gravel crunching or did I imagine it?
And why would I think it’s Klein? There’s no way Ian would be here…
Brushing my disheveled hair back, I slowly made my way back to my quarters. How long had I walked?
As I neared my quarters, I saw Edwin pacing near the door.
“Edwin?”
“Rose, where have you been?”
“Just getting some air. Were you waiting for me?”
“Yes, to tell you to be careful. I know you can take care of yourself, but still…”
Edwin, unusually anxious, made me smile. I lifted the corners of my mouth as if to say don’t worry.
“Thanks for caring. Please look after Lady Daisy.”
“Trust me.”
Edwin pounded his chest confidently. Whether it was the prospect of seeing Daisy or something else, he looked noticeably better.
“Every two days, I’ll teach her some simple movements. Lady Daisy is—”
“I know, don’t push her too hard.”
Edwin quickly interjected, having been indoctrinated from our previous encounters.
“And…”
Edwin twitched his nose as if he were tense at my trailing off.
Seems he thought I would nag again.
I shrugged lightly and gave a small smile.
“Take good care of yourself.”
[Star Icon]“Your Highness, will you continue to stay in your bedroom?”
“Yes.”
Nathan shook his head vigorously. Calisto had said to leave Ian be for the time being, but he simply couldn’t understand.
After being bedridden for an entire day, Ian hardly left his bedroom. He spent a long time soaking in the bathtub, or simply lying on the sofa or bed.
“Do you know that the punitive force is leaving today?”
“Is that so.”
Ian, lifting himself up from the sofa, responded nonchalantly. He had known about the punitive force’s departure from early on after receiving reports from Karl.
“Weren’t you going to participate in the punitive force? Won’t you go to the knight squadron?”
“I’ve always been like this. I’ve never committed to anything.”
“What about Rosebelia Winters? She is strong, she won’t be joining the punitive force. Aren’t you worried?”
Ian’s Adam’s apple visibly moved. He had tried to empty his mind of Rosebelia, but he couldn’t shake off his worries about her.
Because he received reports every day that Rosebelia was practicing Aura alone.
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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