The wedding preparations were going smoothly.
“Here are the documents for the budget set by the master. His Highness has instructed that the lady can prepare the wedding as she desires.”
“I’ll have a look.”
I was seated opposite to the Jackson, the steward of the Duke’s territory sent by Hertian, in the reception room. The oil spread over a 5:5 parted hairstyle was shining in the sunlight.
“Do you have a particular style of wedding you desire, Your Highness?”
There wasn’t a moment to spare. While Hertian took care of the territory’s piledup affairs, I had to prepare for the wedding.
“Um, I don’t really have a specific style in mind.”
“So, is it alright if I decide?”
Jackson was flipping through the documents with quick fingers. He was quite adept.
He had taken care of the Duke’s territory in his absence, which seemed to be a help.
“Please wait a moment. I brought a few catalogs.”
Before he arrived, I had prepared some catalogs. He picked up the catalogs with a quick hand and started flipping through them. His eyes moved quickly. It was fascinating.
“It matches well with the concept of the dress you chose this time. Moreover, it is neither mercilessly gorgeous nor simple, an atmosphere that seems memorable and yet forgettable. A daring cutline that seems to exceed the budget, but does not.”
Thud. The catalog landed perfectly on the table. He had already browsed through everything.
“How about it?”
His piercing gaze focused on me, causing me to inadvertently swallow my saliva.
“Is it not to your liking?”
“No.”
He waved his index finger from side to side. Gradually, a thin smile appeared on his face.
“It’s perfection itself.”
It was worth looking up all night.
He spread out the remaining documents on the table. The real preparation was just beginning.
“Approximately how many people are you thinking of inviting?”
“My mother plans to invite the painters she sponsors, so just our guests alone will be around a hundred.”
“How are you planning to do your makeup?”
“I plan to entrust it to my dedicated maid. It would be more strange if I entrust it elsewhere and it doesn’t match my skin tone.”
“Click click.”
“What about the meal that day?”
“I’m thinking of eating as usual. Do you think my stomach will shrink if I starve in the morning?”
Jackson was checking one thing after another while circling around me who was seated. It felt like being interrogated watching him write down even the smallest details.
“Jackson……. are we done now?”
It was already the third hour. I was getting hungry and feeling weak.
But unlike me, Jackson’s eyes were filled with energy.
“It’s a onceinalifetime wedding, and you’re tired to this extent?”
“I might just faint.”
I bit my tongue and dropped my head. Only then did Jackson put down the paper filled with writing.
“Regrettably, I can’t make the prospective Duchess faint.”
“Shall we stop here then?”
“No. I have one last thing to ask.”
At Jackson’s words, I gathered my last strength and straightened my posture.
“Please hurry up and finish.”
“What’s your secret to hand care?”
I looked at him with wide eyes. His eyes were glowing.
“Hand care?”
“I’ve been looking at documents every day and my hands have become a mess. Even the supposed good medicines are only effective for a while…….”
And then, with a sad look in his eyes, he was examining his rough hands.
“Hmm. Your Highness, your hands are smooth and clean, so you must have a secret, right? I’m not envious. Just curious. I’m just asking out of curiosity.”
He was genuinely asking me, not joking.
Looking at him glancing sideways at my nails, I burst into a soft chuckle. He was a person with a surprisingly cute side. It even made me want to tease him.
“If I tell you the secret, what will you do for me, Jackson?”
[Star Icon][Star Icon][Star Icon]Jackson, holding the budget plan, quickly climbed on the horse. Unlike when he entered, he seemed quite uncomfortable. The knight under him, seeing his expression, asked curiously.
“Steward, did something fun happen?”
Jackson stopped in his tracks. He looked around and fanned his hot face.
“Good grief, I can’t believe it.”
“Did Your Highness mention a shortage of budget?”
“No. The wedding preparations were perfect.”
His subordinate tilted his head. If it wasn’t about the wedding, what else could have upset him?
“Then why are you so angry?”
“When I asked what her secret was to having such smooth hands.”
“When you asked…?”
“All she said was to wash your hands with this water boiled with tree branches.”
It was a bundle of tree branches with a reddish hue. That’s what Anette had given him as her ‘secret’.
Jackson, who had expected some cream made from shea butter or snail essence, couldn’t hide his disappointment at the sight of the tree branches.
“Huh. I knew the noble ladies were intimidating, but I didn’t expect them to play such a prank on someone who asked sincerely.”
“Still, just in case, why don’t you try boiling it?”
“You, you think that’s because you’re innocent or stupid? You should boil a lot and eat it.”
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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