“But you praised him. Saying he’s good at it because he’s quick-witted. You also said he will be a great child, unlike the Mahtapju.”
Watching Haven refute his words without any support, Caristos, who had been glaring at him, quickly boarded the carriage.
“Oh? The Grand Minister didn’t dust off his feet.”
“From today, everyone can ride comfortably. No matter how dirty it gets, what’s the point… Hmm. Hm.”
After saying that, he quickly extended his hand to me, as if urging me to get on.
I chuckled and lightly dusted off my feet before boarding the carriage. Caristos naturally seated me beside him.
“The Grand Minister is the dirtiest. Even Empress Mama dusted off her feet.”
“From today, everyone can ride comfortably. How dirty can it get? That… Hm. Hm.”
Seeming a bit embarrassed, Caristos hastily set the carriage in motion.
After that, there was no separate conversation. Caristos was looking out the window, and Haven intermittently laughed while observing Caristos like that.
As if trying not to show his laughter, Rian’s deep-set dimples on his child’s cheeks were clearly enjoying it.
‘Haven had no emotions…’
I felt proud of the significant change.
Meanwhile, the carriage arrived at the Mahtap first. Still a majestic place. However, the surrounding forest, filled only with dark-colored trees, hinted that this was indeed the Mahtap.
“Thank you for taking me today, Grand Minister.”
“No, see you again tomorrow.”
“Yes! Goodbye, Haven.”
“Yeah. Goodbye.”
Now quite familiar, the two children waved their hands enthusiastically in parting.
“Empress Mama, see you again tomorrow.”
“Sure, goodbye.”
Merkin stood in front of the carriage, waving his hands vigorously until the carriage departed. Thus, the carriage set off and headed to our destination after dropping off Haven.
Left alone, I looked at him quietly.
“Come to think of it, it’s quite interesting, isn’t it?”
“What do you mean?”
“The child associated with the disappearance of the princess and the orphanage where Riedelo temporarily relied on are all related to one person.”
“Ah.”
“It feels like I can silence her with just one person, making use of her.”
Does she know? That she is thoroughly being taken advantage of. I became curious all of a sudden.
‘Thanks to what Riedelo said, there is now something to press the director of the orphanage…’
To hide one lie, she tells another, and as lies pile up, they become more and more fragile.
And I will expose her lies. It’s time to end the past for our conclusion.
The temple’s carriage ran quickly.
While the imperial carriage had a good suspension, the temple’s carriage also had a good suspension. So, on the way to the orphanage, I dozed off for a moment.
No, I actually slept. I fell asleep very comfortably. Then, I woke up suddenly, feeling the quietness.
“Huh…”
The window was now covered with curtains.
“Are you awake?”
“Ah. Did we… arrive just now?”
“Yes.”
“Did we arrive just now?”
“No. It’s been about ten minutes.”
“You should have woken me up.”
“You were sleeping so soundly. I was thinking.”
He grinned and got up from his seat. Afraid I might have drooled, I wiped my mouth and followed him as he got up.
“Now, let’s get off.”
“Yes.”
Caristos opened the carriage door and got off first. As I followed him, I noticed the people related to the orphanage hastily closing their mouths with surprised expressions.
“Em, Empress Mama. And Grand Minister…”
The woman, who was dressed so splendidly that it was hard to see her as someone working at the orphanage, opened her mouth. She seemed to be around my age. I could recognize her right away.
“Are you the director of the orphanage?”
“Well, I am the director of the Ebenader Orphanage, Jane.”
“I see.”
“I had no idea that Empress Mama would visit the orphanage like this.”
She seemed quite surprised.
“Children are the future of the country, so it’s necessary to visit in person and see if there’s anything needed.”
“You could have asked others to do it. And to have the Grand Minister come along…”
“He is acquainted with the Grand Minister, so I asked him. Is it uncomfortable?”
“Yes. N-no, not at all.”
Even though she denied it, the director of the orphanage looked at me with an uncomfortable expression. It seemed like she was scrutinizing us, trying to figure out why we came.
“Thank you.”
As soon as those words were spoken, I slowly surveyed the orphanage. Whether it was due to overall management from the temple, the condition of the orphanage was much better than I had imagined. Of course, the term ‘better’ did not apply to the children.
The children’s conditions were far from ideal. Despite knowing that they were divided into adoptable children and those raised like slaves, the actual children I saw were experiencing vivid discrimination.
Children who looked like they belonged to wealthy households, wearing good clothes and well-groomed.
In contrast, the children who quickly hid as soon as we got off the carriage were as plain as those brought in from the streets. They lacked any adornments.
‘If the money allocated for adoptable children is shared with others, the rest of the children could live decently.’
“Empress Mama…?”
The orphanage director, who had approached me, raised her head with a curious expression.
“Do you feel uncomfortable?”
“No, not at all. I was just observing. The orphanage is quite large and neat.”
“We receive a lot of help from the temple.”
As she spoke, the orphanage director gestured towards the shabby-looking children hiding here and there, indicating for us to go in.
“Is there something that shouldn’t be seen?”
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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