“Your Highness?”
Mikhail sighed deeply as he watched Audrey, who looked puzzled at his call.
Even after a long time, Audrey was still charming and adorable like a fairy, which only added to Mikhail’s complex feelings.
“Ahh.”
“Your Highness, what troubles you so much that you keep sighing?” Audrey asked calmly after patiently waiting through Mikhail’s half-hour of deep sighs as if carrying the world’s worries on his shoulders.
“Is it a difficult homework assignment?”
“No…….”
“Then, is there a part of the lesson you didn’t understand?”
“That’s not it either…….”
Mikhail, who had previously lied about needing help with homework or not understanding lessons just to spend more time with Audrey, felt a bit annoyed, thinking she saw him as a fool.
But soon, he shook his head, feeling dejected.
‘I am a fool.’
Mikhail had been struggling with one particular lesson recently, losing sleep and skipping other classes just to focus on it.
Then Audrey, looking puzzled, asked, “Your Highness, you’ve been attending your lessons regularly, haven’t you?”
“What? Of course.”
Though he was actually skipping class at that moment, Mikhail couldn’t bear to show Audrey his embarrassing side, so he stuttered his reply.
Still, he felt confident. Except for that one difficult subject, he found the rest of the lessons easy enough to skip.
Audrey narrowed her eyes at Mikhail.
“Then, can you tell me what’s bothering you? I begged my father to let me come to the palace after receiving your letter. I was waiting in the library… Oh, by the way, did you finish reading the book I recommended last time?”
“Uh? Of course! ‘101 Ways to Maintain Dignity as a Monarch’ was very helpful.”
“That’s great to hear.”
Mikhail felt a flutter in his heart as he watched Audrey smile gently.
He had struggled with the dignified speech from the book, but seeing her smile, he felt motivated to practice harder.
Suddenly, Mikhail remembered the words he was about to say and realized he didn’t need to practice anymore.
Swallowing nervously, he took a deep breath and asked, “Audrey, if I weren’t the Crown Prince, would you still like me the same?”
“Your Highness? Why do you ask that all of a sudden?”
“Just tell me honestly.”
“Um… I would like you regardless of whether you’re the Crown Prince or not.”
Relieved by Audrey’s response, Mikhail relaxed and smiled brightly.
“Good, then I won’t be the Crown Prince!”
“Gasp!”
Startled, Audrey hiccupped.
The shock was equally felt by those hidden in the bushes, eavesdropping.
Annette could see Charlotte’s stiff expression from the shock.
But Mikhail’s shocking statement continued.
“Audrey, I want to live at your house.”
“That’s… impossible…”
“I’ll ask Duke Melin to make me a live-in son-in-law…”
“Your Highness, wait, that’s not possible. The position of Crown Prince isn’t something you can just give up like that! Besides, leaving the palace to live at our house… the Emperor and Empress wouldn’t just sit by and let that happen! It could even endanger my family…”
“So you’re saying you don’t want me?”
“It’s not that I don’t want you, but…”
After calming herself and suppressing her hiccups, Audrey spoke up.
“Your Highness, what you’re saying is nonsensical.”
Mikhail’s eyes fluttered nervously at Audrey’s firm response, and he suddenly burst out.
“Why doesn’t it make sense? Audrey, you have to be willing to give up everything for the one you love!”
“Who told you such a ridiculous thing?”
“My uncle did!”
And so, it was revealed who had influenced Mikhail.
“…….”
“…….”
“…….”
The garden fell into a moment of silence.
Audrey, Charlotte, the Empress, and Annette were all speechless at Mikhail’s outburst.
For Mikhail, there was only one uncle: Harzent Duke, Cardin.
The Empress, having taken over the role of the embarrassed mother from her son, glanced at Annette with a perplexed expression.
Despite the irresponsibility considering his status and power, she was curious about her fiancée’s reaction to hearing such a romantic idea of sacrificing everything for love.
However, Annette just blinked, seemingly unable to comprehend the concept, and gave the Empress a slightly awkward smile.
Embarrassed by her fiancé’s influence on Mikhail but still willing to share the responsibility, she smiled.
“I chose you over my family and the title of the Crown Prince…”
“Why would you think I asked for such a choice? Why are you saying this?”
“Audrey, you don’t understand anything!”
In the midst of this, Mikhail and Audrey raised their voices in an argument.
The Empress shook her head slightly and signaled Charlotte and Annette to leave. It was a sign to return.
If even the Duke’s daughter had been swept up in Mikhail’s thoughtlessness, she would have intervened immediately. But since Audrey stood firm, it was a relief.
Of course, Mikhail would likely be summoned by the Empress and Cardin for a serious talk that evening…
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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