The sudden action of the woman caused a stir among the people.
Eliade, who had come out without any guards, accompanied only by Lynett, was hard to recognize as the Empress as long as she kept her hat on.
“Lady, it’s dangerous.”
Lynett clutched the sleeve of Eliade, who was moving forward. However, Eliade didn’t seem to have any intention of running away. Her sharp eyes stood out from the shadows cast by her hat.
“How shameful it is for the Imperial Guard, bearing the honor of the royal family, to display such disgraceful behavior!”
At her rebuke, an officer of the Imperial Guard let go of the waitress’s wrist and staggered to his feet. His leering gaze swept over Eliade, as if he had found new prey.
In truth, Eliade preferred this situation, where the guards were behaving disgracefully. Their misconduct, blatantly tarnishing Emperor Claudius’s reputation, was secretly welcomed by her.
“What right do you have to dictate? Instead, why don’t you pour the drinks?”
As he finished speaking, the surrounding officers began to snicker in agreement. Lynett was about to step forward in indignation, but Eliade raised her arm to stop her.
“Let’s do that.”
Regardless of their laughter, Eliade promptly picked up a glass of wine from a nearby table and splashed it on the officer’s face.
“Ahh! You, you…”
“How about it, does that sober you up? If you’re drunk, it would be wiser to go home quietly.”
One brave act often emboldens others. Seeing Eliade’s actions, people began to stand up and voice their support for her.
“Even if they’re Imperial Guards, it’s shameful to harass and bully a woman like that.”
“If you’re nobility, behave with dignity!”
However, the officers were too drunk to heed their words.
“How dare these commoners speak to us? Do they even know who we are?”
The officers’ minds were dominated by the notion that they were nobles and the people around them were mere commoners. They couldn’t fathom how such lowly individuals dared to speak up against nobles like them.
But times were changing. Nobility could be bought with money, and as more commoners took up professional jobs, the once rigid class system was slowly crumbling.
“Can’t you even feel the weight of the honor and lineage you bear? Pitiful creatures.”
Eliade’s sharp words struck home. An officer, his face red from alcohol, tried to swing at her in anger. Just as Eliade braced for the blow, a new voice intervened.
“Quite a bad habit of throwing hands.”
Opening her eyes, Eliade found Rebel holding the officer’s arm. The officer tried to struggle but was no match for Rebel.
“Who are you?”
“Just a mercenary out for some fun.”
Rebel slightly lifted the hood covering his head, revealing the insignia inside in a clearly intentional gesture.
Eliade bit her lip softly as she looked at the man’s back, large enough to cover her entire frame.
‘The real game begins now.’
In the shadows under her hat, Eliade’s lips curled into a faint smile.
The officer, having regained control of his arm, glared at Rebel while nursing his sore limb.
“You country bumpkins from the north come to the capital to play, and you cause trouble…”
“Why are the city folks in the tavern not sitting quietly and drinking, but rather causing a scene?”
Eddie approached Rebel with a grin, his attitude clearly provoking. As usual, the quiet and reticent Luce simply readied his weapon, while Eddie and Lailo specialized in engaging with their words.
“Why do flies keep swarming around? Perhaps, noble lords carry portable toilets in their mouths, given their high status?”
“What, what? You northern fools think you can…”
“Oh, it looks like you’re not that drunk yet, seeing as you recognize us at a glance. Have another drink before you attack. It’ll hurt less if you’re drunk.”
Suddenly, the Clover Tavern was poised for a showdown between the Riccas mercenaries and the Imperial Guard.
While Eddie and Lailo energetically provoked the officers at the forefront, Rebel briefly turned to check on Eliade.
“Are you alright?”
He reached for Eliade’s hat, not so much to check her complexion, but to see her face properly.
Familiar scents swirled around Rebel’s nose again. He could have dismissed it, thinking that many people have similar scents. However, despite being on a mission, he wanted to confirm. Could it be her, the one he always longed for? If it were her…
“……I’m fine. Thank you.”
Quickly turning her head and pressing her hat down firmly, Eliade knew revealing her identity as the Empress here could complicate things.
Lynett, noticing the tension, wrapped an arm around Eliade’s shoulder, pulling her back. It seemed a big commotion was about to erupt.
“Lady, we should leave. This is not looking good.”
“No.”
She shook her head and moved to the edge of the tavern but did not leave. Eliade’s eyes blinked slowly, as if understanding everything that was about to unfold.
Rebel withdrew his hand. Although momentarily swayed, his mission was not yet over.
Turning back to his comrades, they were still in a standoff with the Imperial Guard officers.
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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