Suddenly, a chilling cockcrow sounded from outside the window.
“Chickens crowing at this hour…”
“He’s awake. He’s looking for you, my lady.”
Similar to Greta’s frightened expression, a tumultuous uproar arose downstairs.
The noise seemed to come from the open window leading to the backyard. Servants’ voices echoed up the tower.
“What’s all this commotion?”
“Suddenly such a ruckus. Have the animals gone mad, or what…”
“Even the horses are acting up. Is there a pack of wolves nearby?”
The murmurs grew louder. The merry atmosphere was breaking. The stable horses were nervous, the chickens screeched, and as dawn approached, dogs barked loudly.
“…”
A chilling wind blew in, forcefully opening the half-closed window. The sound, initially thought to be the wind, grew louder.
Eee, eee.
It sounded like a sinister whirlwind or the last cry of a prisoner, a scream filled with pain.
“No, no…”
Greta covered her ears, her face ghostly pale. She crouched down, rocking back and forth, engulfed in extreme anxiety. Adel wrapped her arms around Greta’s shoulders.
“Greta, please, come to your senses. Why are you suddenly like this?”
Adel was holding Greta’s shoulders. Such unfounded fear spreads easily like an infectious disease. Just as Adel was about to be gradually consumed by Greta’s emotions, there was a loud knock on the old wooden door. Adel’s head snapped up.
“My lady, are you in there?”
It was Herman, the steward. There was only one reason he would be so desperately seeking her.
“The Duke is looking for you. You should come quickly.”
The urgency in the voice was still thickly laced with an unhidden panic. Adel, flustered, was momentarily at a loss for words. Then the door was insistently knocked again.
The usually calm demeanor was nowhere to be found, the voice urging her on was quite urgent.
“My lady, if you are inside, please hurry…”
“Just a moment, please. I haven’t fully dressed yet.”
Adel quickly straightened her attire. She tied whatever she could reach and stuffed the rest into her clothes. Since Greta wasn’t in any state to help, Adel had to do everything herself.
She put on a worn shawl and opened the door, where Herman stood looking half-dead with a very haggard face.
Upon seeing Adel, he showed an overly relieved expression.
“Thank you…”
Not knowing how to react to such gratitude for doing nothing, Adel hesitated, and Herman changed his expression, urging her again.
“You must hurry. Since he woke up, he has been calling only for you…”
Adelheit!
Just then, the Duke’s roaring voice split the clear night. It was a terrifying cry that seemed barely human. A shiver ran down her spine at the sound. Surprised and wide-eyed, Adel looked at the steward who nodded solemnly.
Adel hurried down the tower and dashed through the corridors. Although some people greeted her as they passed, she had no mind to return the gesture.
The Duke’s bedroom was already crowded with servants and soldiers.
“The steward! And… the Duchess.”
“The Duchess is here!”
As someone recognized her, a path was cleared through the tightly packed crowd.
The people squeezed themselves aside to make way for her. After a few repetitions, Adel was eventually pushed into the room.
“…”
The room was in complete disarray.
Pieces of porcelain and glass, broken window fragments were scattered everywhere, and the thick wooden table was split in half and collapsed. Overturned vases, a soaked carpet, torn curtains, and burst pillowcases were strewn about.
Adel’s gaze slowly crawled across the room.
And finally.
“Adel.”
Her eyes met with the clear, golden irises that were intently focused on her.
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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