Chloe came out of the cake shop, gently patting her slightly full belly.
That place was not just an ordinary restaurant. There was a reason why people flocked there, after all.
Chloe, who had stepped out onto the street, soon unfolded the map she had received from the shop.
As it was the capital’s town, there were many sights to see and things to do. She wanted to try everything one by one, but the lack of time was a problem.
‘First, I should book a carriage.’
She could lose track of time having fun and fail to catch a carriage. Chloe decided to reserve the carriage first to avoid such an unfortunate event.
As she followed the path as guided by the map, a foul smell began to creep up. A dank smell of stagnant water mixed with something else, as if she had arrived at her destination.
Entering the stable, Chloe approached a man sitting in front of the fence.
The man, who was chewing on something, spat out the residue and asked,
“What can I do for you?”
“I’m looking to hire a carriage.”
“Where are you headed?”
“To the north.”
“That’s quite far for us. We’re mostly for tourists.”
The man refused, shaking his hand.
It would take days to reach the north. It was more efficient to cater to the tourists here than to endure that hardship.
Chloe glanced behind him. She saw a few carriages that were quite large and some healthylooking young horses.
“I can pay you whatever fare you want.”
“How much will you pay?”
The man then scrutinized Chloe’s appearance and asked gruffly.
Her demeanor was dignified, but her attire was not. He would probably squeeze a few more coins on top of the original price.
“Would ten gold nits suffice?”
“Ten, ten nits, you say?”
Chloe nodded at the man’s startled question. A bright smile blossomed on his face.
“Of course, that will do. Which carriage shall I prepare for you? No, I’ll have the best carriage and horse ready for you.”
“Thank you.”
“Ah, you’ll have to pay upfront. Lately, there’s been an increase in scoundrels who don’t pay and run away. Not that I think you would, of course! But just in case, I’m asking.”
The man grinned and bowed.
Chloe told him not to worry and began to rummage through the pockets of her dress.
‘Huh?’
But the wallet that should have been there was not. She checked the opposite pocket and her bag as well, but the wallet was nowhere to be found.
‘Where did it go?’
Chloe began to recall the last time she used her wallet.
She had paid the coachman, and afterward, she had paid at the cake shop. That was all…
‘Surely not!’
The memory of the boy she had bumped into on the terrace flashed into her mind.
The small boy who had run away in a hurry without a word of apology!
Pickpocketing was said to occur frequently in the capital, and it seemed Chloe had become a victim as well.
“What’s the matter?”
As payment was not forthcoming, the man’s attitude changed suddenly. His ingratiating manner was gone, and he now seemed as aggressive as a street thug.
“That, that is…”
“Why, when you actually open your wallet, there’s no money?”
To be precise, the wallet was missing.
The man’s glaring eyes were quite intimidating. Chloe had no intention of running away without paying, but the man was looking at her with that kind of suspicion.
“I’ll definitely pay you when we arrive. Two gold nits.”
“You act like you have the money now, but how can I trust what you say?”
The man snorted as he spoke. At this, Chloe gave up trying to persuade him. The worstcase scenario of being caught by the guards might happen.
‘My plans are in shambles.’
A deep sigh escaped her lips. Without money, she wouldn’t be able to take the carriage, and she would have to give up sightseeing in the town.
“Ahem.”
At that moment, the man cleared his throat. His action seemed to say, “Look at me.” Chloe shifted her gaze to him.
“Is the carriage urgent?”
Was he trying to believe her now? Chloe slowly nodded her head.
“I can’t just leave a woman in distress… I’ll lend you a carriage just this once. But instead…”
The man, with his eyes wide open, stared intently at Chloe.
He was dressed in plain clothes, but his face was quite striking. His beauty, which had made many men cry, was highly stimulating.
Money can be made at any time, but a woman of such beauty cannot be met at any time.
“I would like to have a conversation partner to avoid boredom on the way.”
“A conversation partner?”
“I would be greatly honored if you could entertain me in other ways as well.”
The man pulled Chloe’s arm tightly to his side, almost trapping her in his arm, and whispered in her tiny ear.
Other things.
Although it was an ambiguous subject, its meaning could easily be discerned.
“What, what!”
Startled, Chloe shrugged both sides. She hurried to escape from the man, but the arm that bound her was much more solid.
“Let go of this!”
“Why so. You’re in a hurry. Sometimes you have to solve it like this.”
The hot breath piercing her ear was disgusting. The lustful touch of the man trying to seduce her was too dirty.
“Ah, Chloe.”
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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