The emperor, seated on his majestic jade throne atop a set of grand stairs, was meticulously reading a letter from Jun Seogu.
“Is this all?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
As the chief steward bowed his head, the emperor clicked his tongue in apparent dissatisfaction.
“Until now, the crown prince didn’t need to attend to official matters due to his studies, but he is twenty now.”
Initially, the emperor was opposed to the crown prince, Lucas, going to battle and wandering around, but as time dragged on, natural concerns began to arise.
Usually, by the age of 18, one should assist the emperor in governing and take control of the council. But he hadn’t even set foot in the imperial palace until he turned twenty, using training as an excuse, which was understandable.
“It has been a year since I sent the last notice.”
The emperor had not been idle. Lucas was the crown prince and the only heir to the throne. For several years, he had tried everything from urging to sending envoys to persuade him.
Now it had come to the last notice, and out of the blue, there was a letter from the Duke of Astel.
“That damn child!”
Thump, the emperor slammed the armrest of his throne. All the stewards in the hall lowered their heads as if they had committed a crime.
Just then, the thick door of the hall resounded with knocks. A guest had arrived at the most inopportune moment.
“Go out and ask who it is, and tell them to leave if they are not needed now.”
The chief steward, cautious of the sparks that might fly, went out to see the uninvited guest and quickly returned with a relieved face.
“Your Majesty, the Empress and the Princess are here.”
Although they were uninvited, these two were the only ones who could instantly lighten the emperor’s mood.
“Your Majesty, you seem deeply concerned about the affairs of Crown Prince Lucas.”
“Are you angry again?”
Responding elegantly and gently, Empress Adeline was holding the hand of a little girl. Her light brown hair and soft brown eyes still reflected her reputation as the continent’s greatest beauty.
“Yes, a letter has come from the Duke of Astel.”
“What does it say?”
“I do not know yet.”
Adeline nodded subtly. Before she could ask more, the tiny three-year-old princess darted out through the slightly ajar door.
“Luana!”
No one dared stop the girl with jet-black hair down to her waist and wearing a pretty ribbon. The empress, who had lost grip of her hand in an instant, was no exception.
“Sigh… children can’t be trusted, no matter how old they get.”
As the chief steward discreetly opened the door of the hall, the empress gracefully walked in and beckoned the other palace women with her eyes.
There was always a dignity the emperor had to maintain. It was not good to show his relaxed face in such a sacred place as the jade throne.
“Ahahaha!”
“My treasure, my princess. My Luana…”
The girl, sitting on the lap of the emperor seated on the throne of the empire, had cheeks flushed pink.
The emperor, whose face had seemed frustrated moments ago, was now cackling and tickling his young daughter with eyes filled with love.
“Your Majesty.”
The empress, who had already approached the throne, spoke sternly, but the emperor seemed unwilling to put down his daughter.
“If you continue like this, the princess will grow up with bad habits. And Luana, how many times have I told you not to run around like that?”
Luana buried her head in the emperor’s bosom, as if she was afraid of the empress’s scolding.
“Empress, Luana is still young.”
“Her manners won’t improve if you keep indulging her.”
“Hmm.”
The empress took her seat beside the throne. Though less ornate than the throne, the decorations still spoke volumes of her status.
“Luana, don’t run around anymore. You might get hurt.”
“Uh… I did something wrong.”
Luana twisted her hair around her fingers and then suddenly kissed the emperor’s cheek.
At that, the already softened face of the emperor grew even softer. To this great emperor of the empire, no treasure was more precious and lovable than his young daughter.
“So, is it Ruana’s fault now, so the empress is fine?”
The youngest child, spoiled and doted upon, was a figure whom the emperor would go to great lengths to protect.
“Don’t be too harsh. She’s so small and cute for now.”
“She’s already sitting on the throne of the empire; it’s hard to let her have more freedom.”
Ruana seemed to understand the conversation, nodding and mumbling along.
“It’s difficult.”
“Oh, you learned a new word! You’ve been talking a lot lately. You’re clever!”
While the empress loved her young daughter too, she could not cross the emperor’s policy.
“Well, according to the etiquette teacher, Ruana is a little late in speaking.”
“Nonsense. That person’s knowledge is lacking. He doesn’t recognize Ruana’s brilliance!”
Upon hearing the emperor slam the armrest, Ruana hit her father’s hand with a tiny fist.
“Don’t… know anything!”
“Yes, that’s right! How well you speak.”
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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