Until she entered the tea party hall, everything had been as Odette had expected.
The glances that had felt tedious for the past few days, and the whispering sounds.
“That’s the 4th princess. She looks just like Her Majesty, as I’ve heard.”
“It’s been chaotic lately because of her, hasn’t it? They say she’s going around explaining that the rumor is false.”
“I wonder which one is true, really…”
“Anyway, it’s been quite a long time since I’ve seen her at such an occasion.”
While most people would come forward and greet others as they entered the social hall, there was no one who approached Odette first.
Only Lady Pavel, who was acquainted with Cedric’s grandmother, made eye contact and greeted her, and even that was only for a fleeting moment.
The fact that Odette held hands with Cedric was a secret, and Odette was literally a foundling princess, distant from the social world, with no close nobility to her in public.
The one fortunate thing might be that there was at least one person here who would speak to Odette.
As she moved her steps into the greenhouse, the silverhaired emperor saw Odette and spoke to her warmly.
“Ah, the 4th princess has come. Come here.”
“I behold the sun of the empire.”
“The greeting has been done. There’s no need for it among family.”
Although they had never sought each other out in their lives, the emperor’s voice was quite affectionate.
To the point that if one just heard the voice, it would seem like they were a close mother and daughter.
“You have not come to the tea parties often because you were unwell, have you? Are you now alright?”
“Yes. It is thanks to Your Majesty’s care.”
As Odette paid her respects and greeted him, the emperor’s eyes briefly scanned her.
Katarina, standing beside him, did not miss the opportunity and chimed in, smiling.
“Your Majesty, Odette has grown a lot, hasn’t she? Children grow up in the blink of an eye. Although I’m not her biological mother, I’m surprised every time I see Odette, having raised her.”
“……Yes, she has grown a lot. As far as I remember, she was young, but now it would not be surprising if she were to marry.”
Marriage.
At that word, Odette’s body stiffened slightly.
“……!”
The emperor’s words were never light.
The fact that he mentioned this in front of everyone meant there was intent.
‘As I thought… he’s going to bring up the marriage with the Duke of Ertman.’
And Katarina also seemed to know this, deliberately mentioning how much Odette had grown.
“What about marriage? If it was like before, she’d have a child by now. If I don’t start looking for a marriage partner soon, I’ll be accused of being a wicked mother. Isn’t that right, 4th princess?”
“……I am.”
As Katarina spoke with a mocking tone, Odette’s mouth went dry.
She had anticipated this talk, but she had not expected it to come so quickly.
‘Do I have to play my trump card after all?’
The moment Odette, unknowingly clenching her fist, licked her dry lips.
There was a commotion at the entrance.
In surprise, she turned her head, and there was the face she least wanted to see.
A tightly closed mouth, and within the deepset eye holes, an arrogant gaze hidden; an utterly haughty face.
A man who seemed utterly natural, even when looking down slightly, being taller than others.
‘……Walter Ertman.’
Why is he here?
The moment Odette recognized Walter, her heart sank.
All the way here, her mind had been preoccupied with thoughts of Louis, and she had not even considered that Walter might attend the tea party.
‘Most of all, the Duke of Ertman is famous for not revealing himself in social circles.’
She hadn’t even thought they would meet again.
Not only had they unexpectedly met again, but it was in front of the emperor, of all places?
‘Surely he’s not going to propose an absurd marriage again today, is he…?’
Walter knew by now that he was not on the same side as the empress, but there were many other reasons why Odette had to avoid marrying Walter.
He was a celebrity, and this was a far cry from the quiet life that Odette wanted. Perhaps it was because the first and last time she saw him was in the dark.
Or maybe it was the first time she had seen Walter from such a distance.
Walter, approaching in his black formal attire, looked much sharper and wilder than she remembered.
However, his stride was not rough and clumsy, but gave an elegant impression, like welltailored satin.
He also gave such an impression as he approached the emperor and bowed in salute.
“I greet the sun of the empire.”
“Well, I didn’t expect the Duke to attend. I hear about the Duke quite frequently these days. I didn’t think you’d even come to such an event.”
“I have returned to the capital, and my grandfather instructed me to socialize. It’s also the height of the spring social season, isn’t it?”
“Ah, yes. It’s the height of the spring season.”
The emperor chuckled and agreed.
Each season had its own meaning in high society, and spring was the marriage market.
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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