Ivan leaned back in his chair with a smug expression, crossing his arms behind his head. He chuckled mischievously.
“I have a knack for reading people.”
“Uh…”
“Anyway, speaking as someone who reads people well, don’t overthink things. Don’t try too hard to live. Some words should just be glossed over, and some things should be done half-heartedly. Humans aren’t spinning wheels; how can they always go full throttle? Even spinning wheels slow down when the water flow weakens.”
Ivan crossed his legs. Yurisien, who had lived as a noble lady, had never seen anyone take such a casual posture towards her.
“Pacing yourself isn’t trivial, you know.”
Yurisien slowly nodded her head.
“Yes, you’re right. I tend to think like that a bit.”
“It’s not a bit, it’s a lot. You’re doing it now. Well, it’s not something that changes overnight. Let’s wait for you to develop a new habit. Being subjective, was it? That’s what this is about.”
Ivan flicked his foot that was up on his knee.
“Loosen up. Let yourself into those loose gaps, not others.”
Ivan’s voice was followed by a hint that he was preparing a way to escape discreetly, perhaps if his new habit was right.
All throughout Ivan’s talk, Yurisien felt strange. These days, she felt like she was learning about life from everyone she met. They all had such different perspectives and ways of thinking, it was almost miraculous. Yet somehow, all this felt much needed.
After a moment of thought, Yurisien sighed briefly.
“Maybe…the Prince has recently realized that I’m more fond of B.”
“That is… Hmm. Right. That guy has been brainwashing you into thinking he’s your savior for a long time. He must have known something changed. But why does your tone sound so mild? You’re not intending to sugarcoat him, are you?”
Ivan shifted his posture, seemingly agitated. He stared at Yurisien as if he would give up on her if she hesitated or agreed.
“No chance.”
Yurisien chuckled as Ivan kept his piercing gaze on her.
“No, it’s just…a habit. I was raised to not show emotion in my words. I’m not…as nice as you might think.”
“…”
“I have many selfish and bad thoughts. Just now, I thought…”
“What?”
“Um… If he’s been deceiving me for 15 years and I’m drawn to another person, isn’t that a failure of his brainwashing? I’m not saying that I condone cheating but…”
Yurisien hesitated, implying that she knew the difference between romance when she does it, and infidelity when others do.
“Perhaps my wavering is because his sincerity wavered as well…”
Yurisien’s voice was tinged with a hint of irritation, more than sadness, as she thought of Heathcliff who never even pretended to say he loved her.
“It seems like the Duke’s education is waning a bit now.”
Upon hearing Yurisien’s mumbling, Ivan laughed boisterously.
“Exactly! That’s how you should be. Yeah, he failed at brainwashing you.”
Yurisien was now accustomed to Ivan referring to Heathcliff as ‘he.’ Ivan was indeed a fascinating individual. He had the knack for making others feel comfortable with him in such a short period of time.
‘We only met yesterday.’
Perhaps it was different because Ivan wasn’t trying to climb up Windsor through her, or trying to sabotage her relationship with Heathcliff, or attaching labels to her like the Englishmen had.
With her crimson eyes shining, Yurisien said,
“I’m glad we became friends.”
“Ugh, so annoying.”
Ivan leaned back deeply into his chair and scratched the back of his head. Yurisien had been chattering away, saying how much he enjoyed their conversations and even leaning his upper body towards Ivan.
Ivan thought fleetingly about what would happen if Benjamin saw him like this.
‘Well, it’s an okay line for friends, right?’
Ivan didn’t think much further about it.
“Ivan!”
There was no time to think deeply, thanks to the furious shout from Prince Khaled, who had noticed Ivan’s casual demeanor from a distance.
Drip, drip, drip.
The sound of water droplets falling and seeping into the wet floor could be heard. Kendali slowly opened her eyes, feeling dull pain in her slumped shoulders.
“Where is this…”
Her mouth, which had been shut for a long time, tasted bad. She had no idea how much time had passed. Her scratchy voice sounded unhealthy even to her own ears, but there was no time to care about that.
Due to the chaotic memories that suddenly came flooding back and her body that felt beaten…
[Your Highness, why…]In the dimness before her eyes, Greta’s magic extended toward her. She could only think that way. It was all she could do to quickly evacuate Laphine.
[Your arrogance in wasting power on meaningless acts is a grave sin.]It made no sense. I wanted to argue that I never did such a thing, but before that, my face was gripped by Greta’s hand. Instinctively, I knew that Greta was going to kill me.
[I haven’t finished my research yet!]Kendali shouted, thinking this was her only chance to live. A small part of her felt reassured, believing this might save her. However, Greta only burst into a cheerful laugh.
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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