The imperial palace of the Arcadia Empire, the crown prince’s room.
Count Ert, who was assisting Ludwig at the closest distance, could not hide his confusion. The small sovereign of this empire had returned with a pile of dog excrement.
“Wha, what is…?”
“Cookies.”
“That can’t be, Your Highness.”
“It looks like this, but it tastes good. The best cookie I’ve ever tasted.”
“That can’t be, Your Highness.”
Ludwig frowned slightly at Count Ert, who kept contradicting him.
“This is not a dish that dares to receive your evaluation.”
Count Ert hastily closed his mouth and lowered his gaze.
When the master’s expression and tone reached that point, there was invariably a storm of tasks. It was wise to lower the tail if you didn’t want to suffer from excessive workload.
Even Ikrian, who returned carrying a full load of state affairs assigned by Ludwig, was equally perplexed. He didn’t know that the same thing would be waiting for him when he returned home.
“What is it, Your Highness?”
“It’s a cookie given by Eve.”
“Did you do something terribly wrong to the princess?”
“She said she gave it because I’m pretty.”
“Princess is now at an age where she can lie. She has grown up quite admirably.”
“…Quiet. Preserve it with magic.”
“Despite how I look, I’m a pretty great magician. It’s not a power to be spent on such basic magic.”
It had been about two years. During that time, Ludwig and Ikrian, who had discussed national affairs together, had developed a close enough relationship to exchange light jokes.
In fact, it was a relationship that began out of jealousy because Evelia called Ikrian ‘brother’, but during their time working together, they were able to make intuitive evaluations of each other.
To Ikrian, Ludwig was a master worth serving with loyalty, and to Ludwig, Ikrian was a vassal he wanted to walk hand in hand with.
So, for this kind of joke, Ludwig was more than willing to accept it generously.
“Your loyalty does not come from my abundant vault. I will add a few more gold coins to this salary.”
“Magic Rule No. 1. All magic is equally heavy. Depending on the situation, even a trivial preservation magic is considered heavy. You are indeed Your Highness.”
‘He is like a fox.’
It was not a family that would go anywhere and make moneypoor sounds to the extent of the Duke of Cassis. It was a mysterious thing why the young food was so obsessed with money.
When Ludwig looked at Ikrian with a curious expression, he added with an embarrassed expression.
“Our Relian learning magic from me is still a secret. It’s a little difficult to pull out the family’s wealth to buy magic books and magic tools for Relian. But that’s not a small amount.”
“Why keep it a secret? It will help to consolidate your position in many ways if you announce that the young duke is learning magic, especially from the Duke of Cassis.”
“Doesn’t everyone have a hidden card in their hand?”
“…Well, it’s not a place without enemies even for the young duke. It could be awkward to show all the abilities you have.”
“I’m sorry, but that’s not what I mean…, Relian said he wanted to be one of the hidden cards of the princess.”
“Eve’s?”
“Yes. No one would expect that the young duke, who is rumored to be frail, is proficient in magic, so he said he would learn it so that it would be easier to move when the princess needs him.”
“How much do you need?”
“Pardon?”
“Is this enough?”
A purse of gold coins fell effortlessly in front of Ikrian.
“Also, be generous with the purse of gold coins in my salary from now on.”
It’s for a little friend’s learning. Then he was willing to support by cleaning out his personal wealth, not the national budget.
Ikrian, who grabbed the hefty purse of gold coins, smiled. With this, he could afford to buy basic magic books and magic tools to teach Relian until next month.
“May there be infinite glory in this Arcadia Empire. Since Your Highness, the little sun of the empire, looks down on the lower ones with a mind like the sea, how can this not be the prosperity of the empire.”
“Just the point.”
“Yes, I seem to be very good at staying in line.”
“Get out.”
[Star Icon][Star Icon][Star Icon]After sending out Count Ert and Ikrian.
Ludwig took out a boxshaped magical tool that could only be opened by his hand from under his desk.
That magical tool, which was highly efficient in security, was a very heavy item of unknown value.
The precious cookie, which the next candidate for the Grand Mage had personally preserved, was placed inside it.
‘I’ve already filled up four.’
There were only four items preserved in the magical tool that was said to be precious.
Neither treasure, nor jewels, nor the prince’s seal.
Some might question why such trifles were kept in that precious magical tool.
Ludwig carefully touched each of them.
The pinecone that hit the back of his head the day they first met, the petal she gave him on a rainy day, the contract they made on a sunny day, and the cookie he received today when the spring breeze was blowing.
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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