Meiana could soon guess the intention hidden in Luke’s words.
It’s not bragging, but she was quite popular in her hometown before coming to the capital. There were several men who asked her out, and on days when there were small festivals in the village or celebrations in the town, there were those who wanted to be her dance partner. Although she wasn’t particularly interested…
Meiana, who had put down the teacup, smiled slyly.
“I’d love to, but as I mentioned earlier, I don’t know when I can take a break again.”
Luke said.
“It’s okay. If… you can take a vacation, please send me a letter. Well, um, I usually take breaks while going back, but I can change my days off with my colleagues.”
After saying that, he began to search his pockets carefully. Meiana, wondering what he was doing, watched him closely. What Luke pulled out of his back pocket was a short pencil.
Meiana said, amused.
“Do you always carry a pencil with you?”
He touched his reddened ear quietly and began to scribble something on a rough paper napkin.
“It’s a habit. When I help with postal duties… there’s a lot to write. Here, send the letter this way. Since the Duke’s mansion receives mail almost every day… if you send it separately to the villa, I can receive it.”
Meiana accepted the paper napkin that Luke handed over. It looked like it was written hastily, but the handwriting was firm. She hesitated for a moment, fidgeting with the napkin, then neatly folded it to fit into her bag.
“Got it. If I feel like taking another walk, I’ll send a letter.”
But Meiana vaguely knew that she wouldn’t have a reason to send him a letter. Luke was undoubtedly a kind and good person, but asking her to send a letter because he wanted to be a walking companion was not the reason.
And Meiana couldn’t give Luke what he wanted. Anyway, she intended to keep her promise with Ariante.
[“I won’t leave the lady’s side until I turn sixteen.”]Sixteen years old. Suddenly, like an old man lost in meditation, Meiana plunged into her own thoughts without hesitation. It would take almost ten years for Ariante to turn sixteen.
By that time, Ariante might have already left the Duke’s residence.
She would reflect her face in the social circle of the capital, subtly engage in a silent struggle with glamorous ladies of her age, make friends or face the unknown world and change…
By then, what would Meiana be doing? Leaving Ariante’s side, would she find a similar job somewhere else?
“In fact, Luke.”
While Luke, who was drinking the remaining tea, blinked his eyes, looking somewhat puzzled, Meiana continued her story. However, with a polite attitude, he nodded and listened to Meiana’s words.
“But Lady passed away. It was almost a year before she left us. She was already a bit unwell, and one day, after slipping on the stairs and hurting her foot, her condition deteriorated rapidly. Just before she passed away, she asked me to take care of the store…”
A faint shadow was cast over Meiana’s face at the end of her words. It seemed as if sadness, loneliness, or anger, like pieces of a puzzle, were connecting and covering her like a veil.
With the help of neighbors, we managed to hold my wife’s funeral, and suddenly a man claiming to be her son appeared. Upon checking, it turned out that the shop my wife owned was at the center of the development zone. However, my wife had no intention of vacating the store… She loved that space very much. But right after her passing, the son who didn’t even attend the funeral suddenly appeared and sold the store. I was kicked out overnight.
Meiana continued her story as if soliloquizing, then smiled as if she found it amusing.
“Sorry, I only talked about myself. It’s not an interesting story, is it?”
Luke tilted his head.
“No, not at all. I was listening seriously. I can imagine that it must have been very difficult.”
Meiana, chin in hand, turned her head and watched the children running around on the broken cobblestone. The owner of the neighboring grocery store, who had considered her situation unfortunate, showed her a recruitment notice for a maid at the artist’s residence…
Fortunately, without wandering the streets, she could quickly find the next job. However, the time spent at the Forbeck artist’s residence was the worst.
Why did she suddenly start talking about this? Meiana turned her gaze back to Luke.
Why did she confess an old story she hadn’t told anyone to him, almost a stranger… even though she didn’t want to have a special relationship with him.
Realizing that fact, she felt a little sorry. Perhaps she had unintentionally planted different expectations in Luke by telling him such a story. Meiana felt a moment of awkwardness, but soon she shook it off. Regardless of Luke’s intentions, at the moment, it was just her speculation.
“I should go now.”
Meiana said. Luke showed a disappointed expression, but soon he smiled and nodded.
“Can I walk you back?”
“No, I want to walk alone.”
Luke nodded.
“Alright. Then, Meiana, I’ll be waiting for the letter.”
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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