Caught off guard by the unexpected words, I looked at Hertian with widened eyes.
Crossing the line, Hertian?
I couldn’t understand why he’d said that. Even if I were helping Hertian, there wasn’t much he could do to help me in return. However, I didn’t outright refuse.
“Anytime?”
“I promise.”
Actually, even if he crossed the line, Hertian seemed to be his usual self. He was still going out of his way to be good to me, after all.
Just then.
The office door swung open abruptly, and two men with flushed faces walked in briskly.
It was Osen and a knight with a fierce expression.
“Only a few days after returning from war, and already news of reparticipation?”
Osen was the one who spilled out the words.
He was more emotional than when I’d last seen him.
“The royal family is rotten. We should at least stage a coup.”
The knight following him spat out the words in a deep voice.
“Evan, keep those thoughts to yourself. You’ll make us all traitors if you’re not careful.”
“Did I say anything wrong?”
“That mouth of yours!”
Evan responded to Osen in informal speech, his expression unchanged. The two men who had been talking freely quickly noticed Hertian’s presence and adjusted their attitude.
“The lady is here too.”
“Yes, I was discussing matters with the Duke. And you are?”
“Ah, this is Evan, the deputy commander of the Blanche Knights.”
Osen introduced him for me.
Deputy commander—that meant he’d managed the knights during Hertian’s absence in the war. Meeting him now, I felt a bit careless.
“Pleased to meet you.”
“Nice to meet you too, Evan.”
I reached out my hand for a handshake, the way knights usually greeted. Hertian intervened and stopped my hand.
“Knights’ hands are dirty, let’s consider the greetings done.”
A bit rude, isn’t it?
However, Evan showed no sign of taking offense and nodded, his hand over his chest.
“Anyway, what happened with the orders to rejoin the war? Did you get an official letter from the palace?”
Osen couldn’t contain his urgency and asked.
“I had planned to, but Elenor intercepted it and delivered it personally. It had the Emperor’s seal.”
“Wow. The more I think about it, the more unsettling it feels. How could His Majesty the Emperor…!”
He closed his mouth suddenly, glancing at me. He seemed to think he shouldn’t spill everything to me. I looked straight into Osen’s eyes.
“It seems less like His Majesty broke a promise and more like he was coerced into giving approval. There must be someone behind the scenes.”
His eyes widened behind his glasses.
“You knew as well, my lady?”
“I’m the one who thwarted the poisoning attempt at the Duke’s victory ceremony, after all.”
So how could I not know?
Osen muttered a short exclamation, scratching his head.
“Right now, the priority is preventing the Duke from joining the war just after marriage. That would make it harder for them to manipulate him in future.”
“Do you have a concrete plan?”
Hertian asked, his face serious.
Osen also waited silently for my response. Due to the large fortune I’d brought in through business, he seemed willing to hear me out.
“I have a good card to play.”
“A card?”
Osen’s eyes sparkled.
“I have a wish that can be granted by His Majesty the Emperor.”
He slumped his shoulders.
“His Majesty has already approved. Even if you request, it’s unlikely to be revoked.”
“Who said anything about asking to prevent the Duke from joining? A onetime request like that will only fan the flames for future conflicts.”
“So, you have another way?”
I lifted the corners of my mouth in confidence.
“Of course.”
Why do you think I married Hertian?
Because I know everything as the one who reincarnated.
“Everyone, gather around.”
I began to explain the plan I had briefly formulated in my mind to Hertian and the others in front of them.
(This is a time separator.)
Anette’s plan was flimsy.
It was worth considering only if the information was reliable, but it was hard to believe.
“Do you really trust everything the mistress says? I understand her foresight is impressive, but there’s no guarantee it’s always right, is there?”
That’s why Osun, having heard Anette’s plan, dismissed it as absurd.
How could the mistress know something even the empire’s prophet couldn’t predict? Although she often solved problems in unexpected ways, like poison cases or herbal ventures, it had only happened twice. There was no guarantee.
“If you’re wrong, you’ll not only lose a good opportunity, but Duke Hart’s participation could be accelerated.”
“I agree.”
Evan also joined in Osun’s statement. The palace was like a battlefield; thorough strategy and planning were necessary. Anette’s words, however, seemed to proceed, ignoring all order, like a miracle.
“The treasure will come in handy.”
The item that Anette had requested from the emperor was one of the tributes from Turan. It was something the emperor had received so long ago he probably couldn’t remember, making it questionable whether it was even properly stored.
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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