Siod was also surprised as much as William. He only wanted to give William a positive perspective on becoming a lord and inheriting the duchy. Guinevere never imagined entrusting the duties of a lord to a 14-year-old.
“Wait, Vera. William is only 14.”
“So what?”
What’s the problem? Guinevere smirked. Fourteen, the age of turbulent adolescence. Guinevere, at that age, went to the battlefield and achieved military exploits.
“If he wants to, let him. What does age matter?”
Guinevere was sincere. William, looking at Guinevere blankly, turned to Siod and asked.
“How much money do we need?”
“…I don’t know either.”
“My entire fortune is one million Rinars…”
In an instant, William’s face, facing a crisis where his entire fortune might be wiped out, turned pale.
“Wait, William. You’re still a minor. You don’t really think you can handle this, do you?”
Really? Guinevere and William looked at Siod with the same expression. Siod sensed that his workload was about to increase.
The next day, as soon as the class started, Siod sighed as he watched William clinging to him, seeking guidance.
‘Why did things turn out like this?’
“Professor, please help. Where should I start?”
William naturally knew nothing. A 14-year-old who doesn’t even understand the physiology of nobles suddenly wants to pioneer a territory.
“First, you need to choose a suitable settlement location.”
“How?”
“Usually, for war preparedness, you choose a terrain that’s easy to maintain as a defense line. But since the optimal location already has a fortress built, this should be fine.”
Siod unfolded a map and pointed to a specific location. William nodded his head. Larisa found the unfamiliar map interesting for a moment, but quickly lost interest and shifted her gaze to a picture book.
“It’s close to Suwon and secures land routes well without being too far on the outskirts.”
“How do you know all this, Professor?”
Siod wore a bitter expression. He wanted to say that you’ll understand after rolling for a thousand years, but he couldn’t.
“You’ll learn at the academy too.”
“After choosing a settlement location?”
“Then you have to persuade those who will settle.”
William nodded, showing a perfect attentive attitude. Seeing William listen well made Siod’s mood peculiar. While it’s good that William pays close attention to his words, Siod felt a bit uncomfortable since entrusting troublesome tasks to him was a headache.
Teaching children and managing a territory are separate matters. Siod was already busy being a professor at the academy to maintain his status. He didn’t want to increase the burden by taking on more troublesome tasks.
“But William, are you okay? If you take on this task, it will only be seen by the public as you officially declaring yourself as the successor.”
“Ah…”
“Surely, you didn’t agree to do this without any thoughts?”
He hadn’t thought that far. William blinked silently.
“Will I become a duke?”
“…I don’t know.”
“If you’re not willing to take full responsibility, don’t even start. If you reveal that you’ll back out halfway, who will trust you and settle in the territory?”
“But…”
William got lost in thought. He couldn’t even determine what he truly wanted.
When he saw the beggars living in the Rodante territory, he was moved, and the sincere desire to help was genuine.
However, if asked if he would become a duke for them, he couldn’t be sure.
“Take some time to think about it.”
Siod ruffled William’s hair and lifted Larisa into his arms.
“Larisa, let’s play with the teacher and the princess.”
“Playing princess?”
“Yeah. Larisa is the princess, and I’m the guest. We’re going to have tea together.”
“Wow, sounds exciting!”
Larisa clapped her hands, delighted. While Siod began an etiquette lesson disguised as playtime with Larisa, William was engrossed in serious contemplation.
After weeks of deliberation, one evening, William finally spoke up.
“Mother, I want to become an alchemist.”
“…….”
Seeing Ginevra waiting in silence, William asked, bewildered, “You’re not opposed to it, are you?”
Ginevra disliked alchemy. Naturally, she thought William would bounce back. Ginevra calmly replied, “Even if I object, you’re planning to do it, right?”
“Mother, you told me to become a duke. If Rodante’s duke practices alchemy… Even if rumors circulate about me being a dark sorcerer?”
Ginevra responded indifferently, “Well, there are already rumors about Rodante’s duke being a bloodthirsty witch, aren’t there?”
Ah. William sighed inwardly. Bizarre rumors, such as extracting newborns’ hearts or bathing in fresh blood every night, always followed Ginevra around.
So William had thought Ginevra disliked alchemy even more.
“Mother is actually innocent, but if I become a duke and delve into alchemy, everyone will believe the rumors are true.”
It was a somber tone. Ginevra realized that William had resolved to inherit the title.
Admirable. Admirable, and amid that, there was still concern left, which touched her heart. Ginevra spoke with a slightly overwhelmed tone.
“You’re going to change people’s perception of alchemy, right?”
“Well, that’s true, but…”
How long it would take, whether it was possible at all – he couldn’t know. At the moment when William was about to express such thoughts, Ginevra spoke first.
“I believe in you.”
William’s expression completely crumbled. Ginevra could sense that her son’s emotional barrier had also crumbled at this moment. Joy and regret flooded in simultaneously.
‘If only he had told me a little earlier.’
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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