As expected, the response came within a few days. All the investigations were already completed at the temple, and he had communicated. However, I didn’t say anything to the orphanage director, Caritos conveyed. So she knew it herself. Her situation was the worst. That’s why this was the response.
I got up from my seat and went to the desk to write a letter.
“Please deliver this to the sender.”
“Yes.”
That was all. Her coming to the palace would ultimately be a significant burden for those who had been holding hands with her. Because we didn’t know what she might say. That’s why we had to call her to the palace as if it were planned.
And she arrived that afternoon.
Because she came faster than expected, I barely managed to detach the children and welcomed her in the reception room.
“Long time no see. It seems quite urgent. I can tell from the fact that you came right after receiving the reply.”
Despite coming all the way to the guest palace, she still had an uneasy expression.
“Yeah. Why did you come to say?”
Except for us, there was no one else, so she took a deep breath and sat in the chair.
“I… I was used. I’ll explain everything, so please protect me.”
Now she’s saying such things.
I raised the corner of my mouth.
“Now?”
“…Please make a deal.”
“A deal…”
I looked at her with the end of my sentence extended.
“You have to guarantee it, then I’ll speak. I also need a way to survive.”
“Do you want to make a deal with me? You still seem not to know your position. Jane, you’re not someone who can make a deal. You’re someone who should beg for your life, saying you’ll do anything to survive. In such a situation, you’re asking for help, not protection. It sounds like an order.”
Even though she made things difficult for Ryan all this time.
In the past, Ryan wasn’t the emperor, so he might have thought of choosing another authority figure, but not now. The current Ryan was the emperor, and the current Ryan had contacted her.
But he even revealed Ryan’s misogyny and went so far as to say he would inform her if she came alone.
After all that, saying such things now.
“…That’s…”
“I guess it’s Ryan, not me, who can help you.”
“…”
“I’m just a messenger. The decision is up to him.”
She deliberately showed more behavior to make her look more vulnerable, to push her into a corner. She accompanied her to the Imperial Office and shared the story of the woman who came to the orphanage on behalf of Emperor Rahel.
In that way, she pressured the orphanage director, and fortunately, the pressure seemed to work wonders.
“But there is no one to help me. Actually… after a large-scale investigation at the temple, both contacts were cut off. I’ll tell you what happened to me, so please, please… save me.”
“Whether to save you or not is not a decision I can make, but tell me.”
She, who just said a moment ago that she would guarantee, opened her mouth as if it couldn’t be helped.
“It was Princess Azeltrina’s request. Honestly, the fact that I became her confidante was peculiar. At that time, Her Highness the Crown Prince and Her Highness the Prince had a slightly different fate from me. Despite not being from a high-ranking noble family, I was chosen just because I was a supporter of the Imperial family. So, Empress Mama was very displeased.”
Finally finding the words to say, the orphanage director slowly opened her mouth. I didn’t rush. The regret was on the other side, and since I had nothing to regret, I leisurely sipped my tea.
“In fact, there was no problem after becoming her confidante. Princess Azeltrina was a presence that seemed to exist and not exist at the same time. No one paid attention to her.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. Everyone was in a state where they neither treated Princess Azeltrina well nor treated her badly. Still, she seemed to be doing reasonably well… until a problem arose.”
I felt her legs trembling inside her long dress.
“A problem?”
“Princess Azeltrina never went out even once after becoming a confidante. She was always trapped in the palace. So, she expressed a desire to go out. Naturally, it was denied.”
“But then?”
“Suddenly, the words changed in less than half a day. It was said that just get rid of all the guards and go out briefly. There shouldn’t be a big problem if you go out for a short time in the bustling area. Emperor Rahel, no, Princess Azeltrina’s father and the former Emperor, allowed it.”
I nodded silently.
“In the end, Princess Azeltrina went out. With the minimum number of people. She deliberately said she would go with even fewer people, and Princess Azeltrina agreed. She was captivated by the idea of going out.”
“…”
“I was also there, and the incident occurred. Honestly… I’ll only tell you about my situation at that time.”
The expression of the orphanage director did not look pleasant as if she recalled that time.
“She said she wanted to eat street food. Of course, I told her it was not allowed. Her nanny also said it was not allowed, and the knights as well. I thought it would end there since I didn’t know what might be in it. But one knight called me aside and said that the princess would like it, so go and buy it for her.”
“Uh-huh.”
“Every time I followed the knight’s words and took action, Emperor Rahel, no, Empress Mama, praised me. That was nice. Father liked it too, and Mother praised me. So, according to that knight’s words, I… took separate actions to buy the food Princess Azeltrina wanted. I shouldn’t have done that, but…”
“What happened?”
“I met people I shouldn’t have met there, and I did things I shouldn’t have done.”
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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