“Where are you going?”
Kun’s gaze, which had been scanning documents, suddenly sharpened. His red eyes lowered menacingly, becoming fierce.
If it were someone else, they might have been intimidated, but Winter remained silent.
“Cloe will be visiting the Valont Kingdom.”
He seemed more concerned about something else.
For instance, the numerous snacks stuffed into his pockets.
“Just to let you know… it’s a secret, Winter. A secret between us.”
“A secret? What do you mean?”
“Let’s keep it a secret from His Majesty and quietly go. It’s nothing serious, but I thought you might worry.”
“If that’s the case, what should I tell His Majesty?”
“If you say we’re going to meet Lelianne and Yuri, he’ll agree. Can you do that, Winter?”
Cloe, who had said she wanted to find out about the kingdom, made a discreet proposal to Winter.
Then she handed him a bribe—not money or gifts, but snacks to recharge when needed.
Unfortunately, Winter couldn’t refuse Cloe’s request. Strictly speaking, he belonged to Kun, and it was necessary to inform him in case of unforeseen circumstances.
If, for some reason, he couldn’t protect Cloe and she suffered harm, not only would he lose his position, but there would be inevitable consequences…
‘That person…’
That person?
Unexpected thoughts struck Winter’s mind. Surprisingly, the emotion he felt at that moment was guilt.
The lord he served was actually nonexistent. She was someone he served at her command, more like a client than anything else.
“…What do you hope to find there?”
Winter tried to hide his perplexed emotions. Now was the time to focus on the conversation with the Emperor.
“What?”
“I wanted to remain ignorant…”
“…”
“What that little head of yours is planning again.”
Then, in a muffled voice, he muttered.
“Just in case, let me clarify. I’m not going to conspire with anyone else… It’s not like that.”
Winter, who had been quietly listening, cautiously spoke up.
In response, Kun chuckled. His attitude suggested that he had never even considered such thoughts.
“Our lover wouldn’t do such a thing.”
“…”
“If she does, the solution is to eliminate the one who made her like that.”
It was a statement without malice but still eerie. Winter suddenly felt relieved, thinking how fortunate it was that Cloe was genuinely kind.
“…Very well. Understood. Shall we proceed then?”
“Don’t worry. Since I’m accompanying, nothing bad will happen. No, I’ll make sure of it.”
It was a resolute response, displaying determination.
Kun, who had been silently observing Winter, smiled mischievously. It was as if he wanted to reassure Winter who was, in turn, concerned about the situation.
“I’ll go.”
“…What?”
“It means I’ll accompany Cloe.”
Winter mentioned having business and declined to go together. Instead, he assigned a knight who was considered exceptional in a similar manner.
It was internally disappointing that Winter wouldn’t be the one accompanying her, but just knowing that there was someone to assist her was gratitude enough.
Fortunately, the destination wasn’t far. It was located near the border between the Empire and the Valont Kingdom, approximately a third of a day’s journey.
‘The probability is high that the coachman who drove the carriage on that day is staying here.’
A dense forest came into view in front of the carriage. Cloe, gazing at the scenery, reminisced about the past.
In the past, Cloe had requested the carriage maker to identify a piece of wood she found as evidence.
The carriage maker explained that, judging by the method of woodworking, the carriage was very outdated. It was a style that was suitable only for very ancient times, and there was no suitable place to use such a carriage now.
“Does this mean it’s not a carriage suitable for a mansion or castle?”
“Well, of course. Even if someone wanted to transport a corpse, they wouldn’t use such a carriage. It’s shabby and dangerous.”
The carriage maker was confident in his statement, leading Cloe to believe that it wasn’t a carriage owned by a noble.
However, about ten days ago, on a day when Jane noticeably avoided mentioning Helena’s name, Cloe vaguely sensed that Helena might have been involved in her death.
Cloe approached a carpenter who claimed to know everything about wood and asked, “Can you identify what kind of carriage this wood belongs to?”
“I came because I thought you might be able to do it. Is it impossible?”
“Given that it’s finely crafted wood, can’t you figure it out?”
The carpenter was taken aback by Cloe’s request. Even though Cloe, who claimed to know nothing about such details, was also surprised.
Was there really no way to find out? Just when she found a glimmer of hope in her search, it seemed she had to start over from scratch.
“Still, there might be a way.”
At that moment, the carpenter, who had been closely examining the wooden piece, reignited hope that was fading away.
“Seeing this firm and beautiful joint, I think the wood used for the carriage is deciduous. Usually, carriages for transporting corpses use cheap pine.”
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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