Serena felt a wave of exhaustion about to make her faint, having only removed her wedding dress in the prepared reception room.
“Miss, please drink some water.”
Anna forcibly sat Serena, who was sprawled on the sofa, and handed her a cup filled with refreshing water.
Serena drained the water, which felt unusually sweet today, and tried to collapse back onto the sofa, but Anna barely stopped her.
“You must change into your reception dress now.”
“Just five more minutes.”
“Prince Lucas has already joined the reception. You can’t be late.”
Today, Serena had to change her clothes three times, but frustratingly, her groom Lucas got by easily with a single formal suit.
“It’s unfair.”
“Pardon?”
“…Never mind. Let’s change.”
Anna nodded and brought the dress Mrs. Hailey had painstakingly prepared for the reception. It was still dominated by bridal white, its silver-threaded flowers and waves shining elegantly.
“Fortunately, the gloves are the same color. You can keep them on.”
Serena nodded happily, the radiant diamond of her ring twinkling. The ring, which she’d only just started wearing, felt awkward.
“It’s really beautiful. Although the gems prepared by our ducal family are also top-notch, the royal treasures are different. Moreover, look.”
Anna was gleefully discussing the ring.
“It has a faint blue light, like the color of your eyes. They must have chosen it very carefully.”
Serena liked the ring. She would’ve liked it even more if it hadn’t been a wedding ring, but she couldn’t help that.
“Ah…”
Suddenly, Anna let out an exclamation, her expression freezing.
“Anna, what’s wrong?”
“I apologize.”
Anna quickly stood and gave a deep bow before Serena.
“Why so sudden? What happened?”
“I misspoke.”
“What did you say?”
Confused, Serena watched as Anna gave a faint smile.
“Crown Princess.”
Serena slowly blinked at the unfamiliar title.
“It’s just the two of us here, though…”
“No, you must not forget your status as Crown Princess for even a moment.”
Serena didn’t expect to miss the days when Anna affectionately called her “Miss.”
Peter had always maintained decorum by addressing her formally, but Anna had always lovingly called her “Miss.” It was a bit sad that their private terms of endearment had become memories.
“Come, we must hurry.”
Perhaps reading the bitterness on Serena’s face, Anna spoke more cheerfully. The young maid Lily, brought from Astel, also nodded with a smile as she adjusted Serena’s dress.
“Okay.”
Their titles and statuses may have changed, but these people had come with her as family. Serena had no choice but to smile as well. It would be wrong to be downcast when the people who had come for her were smiling.
“Let’s go, then.”
Although her demeanor was a bit different from that of a bride heading into her wedding reception, Serena’s bright blue eyes were resolute.
When Serena made her entrance at the reception, everyone made way. As Lucas confidently walked through the space and took her hand, it really felt like they were a married couple.
“We should greet their Majesties first.”
Lucas naturally reminded her of the procedure. When Serena nodded, he took her by the hand and led her to the Emperor and Empress at the highest seats.
Serena was slightly nervous, but Lucas squeezed her hand as a signal, and thankfully, she didn’t miss a beat.
“We greet your Majesties, the Emperor and Empress.”
Thankfully, her voice didn’t noticeably tremble.
“Raise your head.”
At the Emperor’s voice, Serena cautiously lifted her head. The two sovereigns hadn’t changed a bit since six years ago, especially the Empress Adeline, who was still exceedingly beautiful.
“Like my bond with the Duke of Astel, may your bond also be deep. Live as a married couple for a lifetime, and be blessed.”
“Yes. The crown prince treasures Bi so much that the future of this royal family looks bright.”
Lucas nodded confidently, and Serena responded with a nod of her own. The title ‘Bi’ had been burdensome, but now they had no choice but to adapt.
“Since we’ve had the wedding and become a couple, we are now a family. Also, you were crowned as the crown princess during the wedding ceremony, making you an esteemed member of the royal family.”
Had there been such a procedure? Serena couldn’t clearly recall due to her nervousness, but her status as the crown princess was an irrefutable fact.
“As you’ve married late, it would be good to quickly consider…”
“Your Majesty, we just got married. Please don’t put pressure on us yet.”
Thankfully, the queen understood a woman’s heart well.
“We will do our best to meet Mother’s expectations.”
Cruelly enough, Lucas didn’t hesitate to give an embarrassing response, and the emperor laughed heartily.
“Then go greet Duke Astel and enjoy the banquet.”
“Yes.”
Serena again bowed to her superiors and headed to where Duke Astel was seated, bending her knees in greeting.
“Father.”
Roger stood up and beamed as the crown prince and princess approached.
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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