“Vera, don’t let me be noticeable. But what should I do if they put me in the position of the head? I’ve already attracted attention by using large-scale magic.”
“What can you do? It’s not like I ordered that.”
It really wasn’t. The Emperor, who had been watching Guinevere’s reactions, got frightened and extended a helping hand.
“I’ll get scolded by Lord.”
Passing by Siodd with a gloomy expression, Guinevere coldly said, “Deal with it yourself; it’s not my concern.”
Siodd sighed. As Guinevere walked ahead, she abruptly spoke in a serious tone.
“More importantly, a problem has arisen.”
Guinevere had an unusually grave expression.
“The Emperor seems to be wary of me.”
“You just realized that now?”
“It’s different from before. There have never been such issues in the past.”
Siodd nonchalantly replied.
“Lodante Territory is rapidly developing. Nobles and even the Emperor might be thinking that the Lodante family is trying to step into politics.”
“What should we do then?”
“What can we do? It was you who said you wanted to give power to William, Vera.”
To be honest, Guinevere didn’t know much about politics. She just felt that if she handed over the Ducal authority, there wouldn’t be anyone daring enough to act recklessly, even for the sake of ambition.
“During all this time, you’ve been immersed in magic, so on the surface, Lodante has been nearly neutral. But now, it’s almost… becoming another force, right? Moreover, William is getting close to Dylan House, a member of the neutral faction.”
“I don’t know anything about politics. Tell me what to do in simple terms.”
“The simplest thing is to support either the Imperial faction or the Noble faction. If you choose one, the other will likely be temporarily subdued.”
Enemies might emerge, but it was a better choice than making both sides hostile.
“Which side should I choose?”
“That’s up to you. Ask William to decide.”
“That might be a good idea.”
Guinevere promptly informed William of this situation. William sighed.
“Lara has become friends with the princess. If we turn the royal family into an enemy, it might be tough for Lara.”
“Then pretend to be on the Emperor’s side.”
“It’s not such a simple problem. The Emperor is wary of Lodante Territory’s development.”
From obtaining construction permits to scrutinizing every small permission, such as the passage of residents or even taxes and transactions, they were under constant supervision and control.
“When you think about the territory, it might be better to join forces with the nobles and reduce the influence of the royal family. However, joining hands with Velberor seems uneasy……. ”
There might be talks of engagement concerning the friendship between Larisa and Alexander Velberor. Given that the Velberor household had no daughters and only three sons, they would likely propose an engagement, bringing Larisa in as a daughter.
“Indeed, maintaining neutrality for now seems better in the current situation.”
“But how?”
Siod spoke after contemplating in silence.
“If you continue to be close with the princess, and if Larisa keeps being friendly with Alexander Velberor, it should be fine, right?”
Upon Siod’s advice, William made a serious face.
“I once refused the royal family’s proposal for a marriage consultation.”
“Just showing the possibility of resuming it would please the Emperor. Over there, there is probably nothing they desire more than gaining Lodante’s support.”
William spoke with an uncomfortable expression.
“So, you’re telling me to use my charm?”
Siod burst into laughter.
“Yes, my son is handsome, after all.”
“Professor, please don’t joke.”
“No, I’m serious.”
After laughing for a while, Siod wiped away his tears and spoke.
“Why do you think the royal family approached you first for a marriage consultation? They want to mix blood. Since there is no strong alliance like a marital pact, the royal family desires the Lodante lineage. They believe that it will help them capture Guinevere.”
“Me?”
“Yeah, you. Guinevere Lodante, the witch who has maintained her youth for over a hundred years.”
Hmm. Guinevere crossed her legs.
“I’ve been cooperative with the royal family so far.”
“But now you have a son. When people have something to protect, they tend to become selfish.”
Guinevere nodded at Siod’s words. Unlike before, she was furious when things involved Larisa and William. Even she herself was surprised.
“Anyway, to excel in tightrope walking, use the princess.”
“Exactly.”
“I’ll give it a try.”
Guinevere looked at her son’s face in surprise.
“…Can you do such a thing?”
“It doesn’t seem too difficult.”
William recalled the princess who blushed shyly in front of him. Her overly cautious body language and constant glances.
William wasn’t oblivious. The princess already had a liking for him. Although a sense of guilt about exploiting someone’s pure feelings tried to surface, William forcefully suppressed it.
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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