Miss Pendleton (Update to C.222 END) - Chapter 88
Laura Pendleton smiled softly, noticing the vein pulsing on Ian Dalton’s forehead.She often found herself quite amused whenever Ian Dalton got angry.
“In that regard, Austen is a true realist.Most people in reality are full of flaws.But you’ve left out Miss Elinor Dashwood and Miss Fanny Price.What about those two ladies?”
“Miss Fanny Price is a lady from your favorite work, Miss Pendleton, so I’ll spare her from critique.”
Laura chuckled lightly.
“I wish Miss Price would come to Dunville Park for a cup of tea to show her gratitude.Now, tell me about Miss Elinor Dashwood.”
“She is a dignified lady who handles everything with prudence.But her prudence didn’t extend to matters of love.She suffered heartache because of an indecisive fool like Edward Ferrars.”
Laura immediately objected to this opinion.
“Edward Ferrars, an indecisive fool?I think he’s a fine gentleman.”
“How so?”
“He gave up true love to honor a promise made to a lady in his youthful days.That was proper conduct, unswayed by emotions.If he had broken his engagement with Lucy Steele and chosen Miss Dashwood,Elinor would have been disappointed in him, and readers wouldn’t have taken his side.”
“I think the same.Abandoning a lady promised in marriage is disgraceful.But if he wasn’t a fool to begin with, he wouldn’t have gotten engaged to a vulgar woman like Lucy Steele.”
Laura covered her mouth with her hand to stifle a laugh.Though Laura was tolerant in most matters, she had no words to dispute Ian Dalton’s critique of Lucy Steele.Lucy Steele was the very embodiment of irredeemable vulgarity.
“So, let’s summarize.Emma and Lizzy are proud, Cathy is naive,Marianne and Elinor, despite their differing temperaments, are both fools?And our Fanny has some unspecified flaw?Oh, how embarrassing that all my friends fall short of your standards, Mr. Dalton!”
Laura exaggerated her dismay.Knowing Laura was teasing, Ian Dalton chuckled.
But Olivia Fairfax, who had been silently listening to their conversation, grew anxious.She thought Laura’s feelings were hurt.It was understandable, as her uncle’s vocabulary was sharp, and his tone was perfectly critical.
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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It’s progressing a bit slowly, but nicely… I hope there won’t be unnecessary distances between them due to misunderstandings.
I think this trip to Bath will be good to Laura. Meeting these women will inspire her to be more confident. I just hope her ex and Mr. Dalton don’t ruin it.
Each chapter leaves me in suspense for the future. Although the readers are given assurance from Laura’s feelings since the carriage kiss, I can’t help but doubt the next steps for this couple! Ian’s feeling are deep and tumultuous like waves against a cliff. I can only hope that when the two finally meet, he will remain level headed.