“If you want to see me again, make up any excuse you have to.”
He looked as disheartened as a dog caught in the rain. His emotions were in turmoil, like a puppy that had gone out to enjoy the snow from the sky but had returned quickly because its paws were too cold.
I couldn’t just say I dislike this situation. I couldn’t even tell him to just let me know.
“Okay, I’ll look into it….”
Taking on a quest felt forced, yet no bitterness or ill will arose. I was just curious about why Matopju was going to such lengths.
Why didn’t this person appear in the past, and why has he appeared now? I also had a feeling that his sudden revelation was somehow related to me.
“You’ve made a promise.”
“Yes.”
“Ah, Empress Mama. When is Lady Shanencia planning to visit Matopju?”
Caught off guard by the sudden change in topic, I shifted my gaze to Shanencia, who was still sleeping soundly. We’d been talking for quite a while, but the children had not woken up.
“I’ll go when the child wants to go.”
“Is that so…. The children in Matopju will be disappointed. They’re all waiting for Lady Shanencia.”
“The children?”
“Yes. There is one child she is especially close with. That child asked today when he can see Shasha again. That’s why I asked.”
His smile was genuinely warm. A smile so radiant that his eyes weren’t visible.
“Ah, is it the child who was wearing a turban?”
“You remember. Yes, it’s that child.”
Then I noticed that the child resembled this man. Even the vibes were similar.
“Yes, well…”
“That child has told me in detail about the tasks you’ve performed, Empress Mama.”
It must be positive. I scratched my head and looked at him.
“Would it be okay to invite him here?”
“If they were close before, why not bring him?”
“Understood. I’ll bring him next time.”
“Yes, again… Wait, you’re coming too?”
I thought only the child would come, but Sehelus was confidently saying that he would come too.
“Yes!”
It was a little brazen, perhaps. But seeing his face as if asking, ‘Why are you even questioning this?’ made me laugh.
“Ah, I see.”
“Don’t worry about figuring out the problem I posed until our next visit. Just tell me when you’re ready.”
Perhaps he thought my unclear answer was his fault. He slightly backtracked, nodded, and finally finished the tea in his cup.
He had been sipping it as if savoring every drop. Now he had finally finished his tea.
“I seem to have taken up much of your time today, Empress Mama.”
“Not really. It’s been a while since I’ve had a good time.”
Smiling warmly, he slowly rose from his seat.
“I’d like to stay longer, but I feel like the back of my head is being burned, so I should go.”
“The back of your head?”
I thought he meant the sun was too hot, but I saw the emperor staring at us from a distance, arms crossed.
His gaze was indeed hotter than the sun.
“Ah…”
“Nevertheless, I look forward to our next meeting. Until then, Isabella.”
Approaching me, he bowed his head. Instinctively, I reached out my hand to him. Sehelus gently wrapped his hand around mine and kissed it.
I knew it was a greeting of this world, but when the warmth of his lips touched my hand, it felt as if my hand was burning. My heart also felt ticklish.
Furthermore, all day he had called me Empress Mama. When he called me Isabella, it felt like my heart sank.
“Shall I escort you…?”
“No, I remember the way I walked in. Don’t worry about me. But… for stealing such an entertaining time… I must play a little joke on that person.”
His playful hand moved gracefully. The hand that had been holding mine a moment ago swirled in the air. I felt a sudden chill envelop the surroundings.
“May it please you.”
“Huh?”
“Then I really must go.”
Despite bowing his body, his gaze remained fixed on me. For a long while, Sehelrus’ dark pupils stared at me. It felt as if he was asking me to take him along, but that didn’t seem to be the case.
Only after offering his final farewell did he release my hand and quickly vanished.
Wearing a pleasant smile.
And as soon as he disappeared, the emperor approached me with his arms crossed.
“You seemed utterly smitten.”
“Huh?”
“You looked lost.”
“When have I ever looked lost?”
The emperor was relentless in pressuring me today as well. I did think the new stable owner Sehelrus was handsome, but I had never been at a loss.
After all, handsome men aren’t necessarily mine.
So there’s no reason for me to drool over something that’s not mine.
“You looked delighted.”
“Well, yes, I was.”
“Delighted? Really?”
“Yes. Talking with someone else after so long was truly enjoyable. Sehelrus seemed like a nice person too.”
“When did you see him that you’re calling him Sehelrus? Since when have you been on such friendly terms?”
The Emperor seemed unusually nitpicky today.
“So what should I call him? The stable owner?”
“Yes, the stable owner.”
“Ah, yes. I should call him the new stable owner.”
“To me, it’s always ‘Your Majesty.’ And yet, you’re calling someone you met today by their first name.”
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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