Edith unknowingly dropped the oil bottle she was holding and met his gaze.
“Why didn’t you avoid it.”
“……”
Only after hearing his soft whisper did she realize she hadn’t avoided him.
It was clear to anyone that Walter was going in for a kiss.
The man before her had a face that could captivate all women within just three seconds of eye contact, and his body, glossed with oil, appeared even more sensual.
It seemed as though the beast inside her momentarily suppressed her rationality, preventing her from avoiding him.
If it went on any longer, she might end up offering to apply herb oil even to his unscathed parts.
“I should get going.”
Edith hastily stood up and adjusted her disheveled clothes.
“The herb oil has only been spilled for less than three minutes. Make sure to dab it on your skin. Got it?”
Even while forcing her stiff legs to move and making her escape, she didn’t forget to give medical advice.
Walter couldn’t rise from his seat for quite a while after Edith left the cabin.
If it really was to have a child with him, as Edith had said…
“…I’m going crazy.”
The thought that he might be unable to control his impulses and move according to Walter’s plans crossed his mind if she was involved.
“I still can’t believe Edith is pregnant, even after that scandal at the pregnancy celebration party.”
Izazel, who had been leisurely drinking tea, said. Across from her, Elizabeth who was tasting cake, also nodded.
“It really could be Walter’s child if it’s her.”
It was a well-known fact among most of the fief’s residents, including them, that Walter, who was only interested in sensual pleasure, wasn’t fond of women.
But Edith was the one woman he had been pursuing for a long time.
‘Well, it’s none of my business.’
Elizabeth thought apathetically. She had no desire to give birth to Walter’s heir; she was content with securing the minimum inheritance as his wife.
Izazel, the only one among Walter’s wives who genuinely cared for Fortrion’s future, let out a sigh of relief.
“It’s really fortunate… at least one person to continue the family lineage has been found.”
Elizabeth felt once more that Izazel had a straightforward and uncorrupted personality.
“Izazel, a wife with an heir gains the most power. Edith, not Sophia, might become our competition.”
The two might even collaborate.
But Izazel shook her head before Elizabeth could add more.
“Well, I’m just as good at judging people as you, Elizabeth. Edith doesn’t seem like that kind of person.”
“Good, good. I hope you’re right.”
Just as Izazel was about to make a sulking face at being treated like a child.
“Bring me the last week’s medical records!”
“What on earth is happening…”
A tense conversation could be heard.
Looking out through the window, they saw the resident doctors in the western part of the mansion hurrying towards the center.
Although seeing the doctors on the move was a common sight given Walter’s critical condition, their steps were different today.
Elizabeth thought there must be something happening and enjoyed her strawberry cake, but not Izazel.
“Did something happen to Walter?”
“The cake is nice.”
“Elizabeth, let’s go to Walter’s bedroom.”
“……”
Although Elizabeth wanted to enjoy more cake, she was practically dragged by Izazel toward the mansion center.
And a voice that should not have reached their ears, a familiar male voice, struck them.
“Take me, to the basement… Ugh! To the basement…!”
It was the voice of Walter, the lord of Fortrion.
The doctors and attendants were at a loss as to what to do with Walter, who had suddenly awakened and was having a fit.
No one had thought that the middle-aged lord, who never paid attention to his health, would regain consciousness after such an accident.
“First, let’s conduct an examination—”
Thud!
The Viscount struggled to lift himself up, pushing away the attending physician who was trying to lay him back on the bed.
Because of his bloodshot eyes and trembling body, his movements resembled those of a frenzied beast.
Finally sitting up in bed, the Viscount blinked his eyes and asked, “Edith… Where is Edith?”
Just back from the brink of death, and he’s already looking for his fourth wife. Anyone would say that the Viscount’s lustful gaze belonged to a pervert; the physician tried to calm him down despite his disgust.
It was certain that if this nymphomaniac continued to make a fuss, the Viscount’s household would be in turmoil.
“Your fourth wife is… S, Sir Viscount!”
Thud.
The Viscount, who had appeared ready to burst out of the room at any moment, suddenly slumped forward.
The physicians quickly examined his pale state, but the Viscount’s eyes had already rolled back.
With Edith and Sophia watching, Eugene, representing the attending physicians, spoke gravely.
“Viscount Nicholas Portrion has passed away.”
It was a declaration that the Portrion Viscountcy had entered a new phase.
Guests poured into the Portrion mansion once more.
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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