Leopold maintained a gentlemanly and elegant posture until the end as he greeted Valier, but as soon as he turned around, he threw away the white gloves he was wearing out of the window.
In the lively atmosphere, everyone gathered in the square was still enjoying the undiscovered excitement.
Only one man was standing alone, looking at the palace with tears streaming down his face.
After parting with Ermedlin, Feliol passed through the quiet palace, continued through the still bustling square, and walked and walked.
He knew he couldn’t hold onto time, but he walked the streets endlessly, hoping this beautiful night would never end.
‘What am I doing?’
When she was by his side, his heart pounded as if it would burst, and seeing her dance with another man made him feel a fiery jealousy that would turn his heart into ashes.
Why he asked for a dance in the empty corridor, he did want to dance, but it was also because he felt the vivid jealousy when Ermedlin danced with Leopold.
Watching Leopold, who partnered with Ermedlin with a relaxed attitude, Feliol momentarily felt the warmth of his flesh.
Even though he thought she accepted the fact that she was another man’s wife, it still felt unpleasant when someone else touched her or looked at her.
He felt like tearing off the hand that touched her and the eyes that captured her.
‘But what if Leopold is really aiming for the throne?’
If Leopold takes care of Henri, Ermedlin could easily become a free woman.
‘If that happens, we could go somewhere no one knows and live.’
“Hmph.”
Suddenly, a laughter mixed with self-deprecation burst out.
He felt pathetic, imagining the future alone without knowing Ermedlin’s heart.
He didn’t know how much effort he had put into not trembling his hands.
Trying to manage a facial expression that seemed like it would collapse at any moment, he honestly couldn’t remember how Ermedlin was.
‘Darn.’
However, because they had been facing each other all along, one thing is vividly remembered.
It is the enchanting gaze reflected in her mysterious purple eyes.
‘Nice. Too nice!’
Even thinking about it makes my heart swell as if it’s about to burst.
If I were to speak these emotions out loud, it would undoubtedly turn into tears that cannot be controlled.
This desperate emotion, unable to be poured out to the other party, has accumulated to fill even the small gaps in the soul.
Now, there is no room for any other thoughts besides her.
Feliol’s steps turned and headed back to the square in front of the palace.
Although it couldn’t be seen, he lifted his eyes and glanced at the direction of the Empress’s palace, where Ermedlin was supposed to be staying.
Light was visible in the direction of the bedroom, along with a faint figure leaning against the window.
Due to the distance, Ermedlin’s face couldn’t be seen accurately, but Feliol thought it was rather fortunate.
He believed that the affectionate her would surely ask him what was wrong, why he stood in the middle of the square and cried if she saw him now.
“Have sweet dreams, my love.”
Before stealing tears, Feliol murmured words that could never be spoken aloud in front of people, not even Ermedlin.
It was a small voice that no one heard, but he smiled faintly, hoping it reached her.
Then, he promptly returned to his duties to inspect the guards with a bold attitude.
With a sense of concern, Ermedlin stretched her neck long and looked down at the square.
The joyful energy of the people could be felt even in this tall palace, and she was incredibly pleased. However, what she was looking for was only one person.
A young man with deep navy hair and mysterious silver eyes.
But finding one person among the countless crowd dancing in the square was an impossible task.
Since the Empress’s residence was located high up, the elegant waltz in the palace garden and the lively dance music in the square couldn’t be heard.
It was just silent and peaceful, as if it had nothing to do with the bustling noise of the world below.
She considered going back to the garden to enjoy the atmosphere of the ball a bit more, but Ermedlin didn’t want anything to ruin this mood.
She just wished for this strange intoxication to slowly pass, and that was her simple desire.
‘Goodbye. Thank you for your hard work.’
Eventually giving up on finding Feliol and offering a farewell in the air towards him, she finally focused on the view of the square.
Seeing from inside and from a distance in the palace gave a completely different feeling.
Now, the completely hidden daylight dawned, releasing a deep red sky like a watercolor painting.
Against that sky, the magical lanterns installed in the square began to light up one by one.
‘Wow! I’m glad I watched it from here!’
The sight of hundreds of lanterns, which had been meticulously prepared for the ball, being lit in order, was truly a fantastic spectacle.
Looking at the unfamiliar sight, Ermedlin momentarily recalled a familiar scenery.
The high hillside was far from the bus stop and had weak water pressure, but it had one good point.
It was a steep hill that led home, the most beautiful place in Seoul to see the sunset.
Leaning against the background of the overhead power lines, the red light in the sky gradually disappeared as streetlights came on at that moment.
‘What a great place to see!’
The preparations for the ball, with the lanterns gradually illuminating the square against the backdrop of that sky, were indeed a fantastic sight.
Feeling the happy energy of the people in the square, Ermedlin was delighted beyond measure, but what she was looking for was only one person.
A gentle young man with dark blue hair and mysterious silver eyes.
However, in the crowded square where numerous people danced, finding one person was an impossible task.
Because of the distance, she couldn’t see Ermedlin’s face accurately, but Feliol thought it was rather fortunate.
Even though it was a terrible season, that winter was a season Ermedlin and those who originally belonged here did not want to experience again.
Due to the seemingly endless pandemic, countless people lost their families, homes, and livelihoods.
Still, when thinking about them, even if one might say they are not personally responsible, tremendous guilt oppresses the heart, causing agony.
Ermedlin has always carried a profound sense of guilt in her soul for sins she didn’t even commit, due to the pandemic that occurred.
However, witnessing today’s scene, this beloved red spectacle, made her feel that it might be okay to cheer herself on for just one day, like in the past.
‘Well done! Yoon Hye-yeong! You really did well!’
And there are the grateful faces that come to mind, and the people in the square who continue to enjoy this moment even though the sun has set.
My people, whom I wanted to protect.
No, everyone who endured long patience and suffering and protected themselves.
Ermedlin felt a desire to support them all.
‘You all did a great job! You endured well! I sincerely support the days that will start anew for all of you from tomorrow!’
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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