In the Midst of Revenge on Cinderella (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 13
A silver-haired man wearing glasses slightly lowered his head. Thinking he might be a librarian, I greeted him first.
“Hello.”
The man gave a slight nod. Judging by his eyes—peeking shyly past his thick lenses—he seemed the type who was uncomfortable around people.
“I’d like to borrow some books. Is the Chief Librarian here by any chance?”
Maids were allowed inside the library, but taking books outside required the Chief Librarian’s permission. I wanted to quickly borrow a few volumes and return to my room before Floria or her attendants spotted me lingering around.
After blinking silently for a moment, the man slowly opened his mouth.
“It’s me.”
“Pardon?”
“I am the Chief Librarian.”
“Oh…”
I had pictured a dignified old gentleman with a long white beard when hearing “Chief Librarian,” so I let out an awkward hum. His youthful appearance—similar in age to mine—and casual attire made it impossible to imagine him as the Chief Librarian. Realizing my rudeness, I quickly bowed my head.
“I’m sorry. I thought you were just a librarian.”
Though not a major official post, the position of Chief Librarian was still an honorary role not entrusted to just anyone. That meant this seemingly timid man before me was at least a count or higher.
“The librarians have already left for the day. Is there a particular book you’re looking for?”
Though still avoiding eye contact, he asked politely. Despite my maid’s uniform, he didn’t speak down to me, suggesting a thoughtful character who treated people regardless of status.
“Ah… um, I’m looking for books about magic.”
“This way, please.”
Still refusing to meet my eyes, the Chief Librarian led the way. Following him, I bit my lip tightly.
“All the books here are about magic.”
“…”
Damn it. Hearing the number “seven thousand” alone had been overwhelming, but seeing endless shelves stretching before me made me feel utterly disheartened.
“Then please take your time.”
“Wait, hold on a moment!”
I hurriedly grabbed the Chief Librarian before he could leave. He turned back with a puzzled expression.
“I’m short on time—could you possibly help me a little?”
“…Go ahead.”
“Is there any book here specifically about fairies? Preferably something concise that summarizes key points rather than starting from the basics.”
“A book like that…”
The Chief Librarian, scanning the shelves, pulled over a ladder nearby.
“Just a moment.”
He climbed up the ladder. Though tall, the books were placed so high that even standing on tiptoe atop the ladder, he strained to reach them. Watching him stretch his arm toward a book made me terribly uneasy—it looked precarious.
“Be careful!”
While I fretted anxiously, he pulled out a book. Seeing the title in his hand—*Fairy Magic Q&A*—I silently gasped in admiration.
‘No wonder he’s the Chief Librarian!’
Without me explaining in detail, he instantly grasped exactly what I needed. I nearly wanted to applaud his perceptiveness. If I could keep receiving such help, maybe I wouldn’t need to sift through all those countless books myself.
Just then, while pulling out another book, the Chief Librarian wobbled unsteadily.
“Oh! You’re going to fall—be careful!”
Losing his balance, the Chief Librarian tumbled backward in an instant. Even in that urgent moment, he shouted to me.
“M-move aside!”
But there was no time to dodge, and fearing he’d hit his head, I reached out to catch him. The heavy impact knocked the wind out of me, and I landed hard on my backside.
“Ugh!”
Stunned momentarily by the pain jolting through my body, I quickly regained my senses and checked on the Chief Librarian first.
“Are you alri—”
Oh my goodness.
I blinked, breathless for an entirely different reason. Where had this pretty boy suddenly come from?
His clear blue eyes—so pure they seemed fit for a swimming goldfish—were framed by gentle, kind lashes. His cherry-like lips and delicate features, seemingly ready to shed tears at any moment, stood out even more against his porcelain-white skin.
At the edge of my vision, I saw his thick-rimmed glasses lying discarded on the floor.
‘Really? Just removing glasses doesn’t usually transform someone this dramatically—it’s not a romance comic!’
His pale, trembling face even exuded a sickly charm. Beyond just his looks, the sudden transformation fascinated me so much I couldn’t look away.
“I-I’m so sorry!”
Flustered, his face flushed crimson as he scrambled hastily to get up. But despite his urgency, his movements remained clumsy and uncoordinated. Only after I gently pushed his back did he finally sit upright. Frowning deeply, he squinted and scanned the area—clearly searching for his glasses.
‘What a waste to cover that face again.’
Though I wished to pretend I hadn’t noticed, I couldn’t just leave him like that, so I picked up his glasses and handed them over. He quickly put them on and smoothed his messy bangs with his fingers.
“T-thank you. Are you… hurt anywhere…?”
Though still avoiding direct eye contact, he kept glancing at me worriedly.
“I’m perfectly fine.”
“That’s a relief.”
The Chief Librarian sighed, his expression visibly relaxing as if a weight had lifted. Unlike him, my eyes widened in shock.
“Oh dear—you’re bleeding from your nose!”
“Oh!”
Wait, he didn’t hit anything—why is his nose bleeding? I took the full impact shielding him and I’m completely fine. While I stared bewildered, the Chief Librarian casually blocked his nose with the back of his hand.
“My constitution is weak—I often get nosebleeds…”
His ears reddened shyly.
“Oh… ah, here, use this.”
When I offered a handkerchief from my pocket, he startled and waved his hands dismissively.
“No, it’ll get dirty.”
“It’s fine—I carry it precisely for moments like this.”
After hesitating briefly while staring at the handkerchief, he carefully accepted it.
“I’ll wash it thoroughly and return it to you.”
I nodded, watching him closely. By now, his pallor clearly wasn’t just an aesthetic—it seemed he genuinely suffered from poor health. Feeling pity as I waited for his nosebleed to stop, I picked up the book he’d dropped.
*Guide to Fairy Magic*, *How Do Fairies Use Magic?*—every title pleased me immensely.
The Chief Librarian watched quietly as I examined the books with evident satisfaction, then spoke.
“You seem quite interested in fairies.”
“Yes. They’re such romantic beings. May I borrow all of these?”
The Chief Librarian took one of the books from my hands, flipped open the back cover, and pulled a card from a pocket tucked inside the front cover.
“Please write your name here and give it to me.”
“Thank you!”
Relieved by how easily permission was granted, I smiled brightly—which made the Chief Librarian turn his head away. His ears were red again; he was clearly very shy.
“Just a moment—I’ll write my name right away. A pen…”
As I glanced around searching for a pen, the Chief Librarian pulled a fountain pen from his breast pocket and offered it.
“You may take your time.”
Though somewhat timid, he was remarkably considerate—even handing the pen nib-first with care.
If only he’d ditch those blasted glasses, he’d be absolutely perfect. Regretting how they obscured his radiant beauty, I wrote my name on the card using the fountain pen he’d given me. The Chief Librarian stared blankly at the card after taking it back.
“Well, I’ll be off now.”
“Wait.”
Eager to leave and start reading, I turned quickly after a hasty farewell—but the Chief Librarian stopped me. Wondering if he had something else to say, I turned back to see him biting his trembling lips.
“Do you… have something to tell me?”
“…If you feel any discomfort tomorrow, please let me know. Usually, injuries feel worse the following day.”
It wasn’t a traffic accident—just a simple fall on my backside. Still, his kindness made me smile involuntarily.
“I will.”
Cheerfully responding, I turned and left the library. Somehow, I felt the Chief Librarian’s gaze lingering on my back.
[This is the timeline separator]Hearing that the Queen had visited the Second Prince’s residence, I slipped into the garden like an assassin.
“She was said to be having tea somewhere nearby…”
Creeping stealthily through the garden to avoid notice, I ducked behind a building wall and peeked out cautiously. In the distance, two figures sat beneath a gazebo.
‘Found them!’
The middle-aged woman with braided golden hair and ornate hairpins resembled the Second Prince so closely that I immediately recognized her as the Queen. Just as described in the novel, she appeared astonishingly youthful and stunningly beautiful—hardly believable as the mother of a grown son.
Yet her striking beauty was heavily tainted by a sharp, harsh temperament.
‘So far, the Queen’s portrayal seems consistent.’
I was spying on them now because I wanted to confirm whether the original story was unfolding as I remembered.
Originally, Reneola should have been eliminated from the plot after getting pecked by pigeons—but she’d entered the palace because I possessed her. I needed to verify if my possession had changed anything else.
“You still haven’t mastered proper honorifics.”
“My apologies, Your Majesty.”
“Sigh… For someone destined to become queen of a nation, you can’t even speak properly…”
Rubbing her temple as if suffering a headache, the Queen took a sip of tea and immediately scolded her again. Watching this, I breathed a sigh of relief.
In the original story, the Queen held high expectations for her son, Prince Eric, and thus disapproved strongly of Floria. She believed Eric needed powerful maternal relatives to surpass the First Prince and claim the throne.
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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Shes smart. I love her for this.yeah dont care about the ruin reputation
Girlboss. YEAH LETS GO PLAYING VILLAINESS UNTIL THE END!
Shes really got caught by the demon king. Good luck for the grim future