The words were not particularly comprehensible to the children, but the Countess’s appropriate handling of the situation helped ease the atmosphere among the parents.
Without making a sound, Mayana hugged Arianthe, who was shedding tears. Meanwhile, Lucien, even after receiving a spanking from his father, continued to hang onto his father’s arm, whimpering.
Cedric, wearing a wry smile as if unsure of what to say, glanced down at Sailerus, who was still standing quietly.
“Sailerus.”
The child blinked in surprise, as if just realizing his presence.
“Yes, Your Grace.”
“Thank you for siding with Arianthe earlier.”
Sailerus, with a genuine yet mature expression, silently gazed at Cedric. After hesitating as if about to say something, he turned to look at Arianthe, who was being carried away by Mayana.
“I didn’t take sides, Your Grace. Lucien really did something wrong first. Arianthe didn’t cheat, and I was hiding with her. Lucien got angry only with her. Arianthe didn’t do anything wrong.”
Cedric nodded with a clearer smile.
“Well, I believe both you and Arianthe. But hitting someone just because you’re angry is not a good habit. It’s a bad thing. Do you understand?”
“Yes, I understand. But… It seems a bit pitiful for Arianthe to be unable to go out for a whole week. Um, can I still come to play? Even though Arianthe can’t go out, is it okay for me?”
Cedric agreed, saying it was fine. He added that Arianthe would be very happy to see him.
Despite the tea party being disrupted by Arianthe and Lucien’s fight, fortunately, the atmosphere among the adults did not sour.
Part of it was due to Felix, Lucien’s father, not having a clumsy personality. Additionally, the influence derived from being the Duke of Baltermine itself was powerful. Furthermore, Lady Alt’s skillful mediation played a significant role.
As Cedric exchanged handshakes with the guests and discussed the next meeting, Arianthe, carried by Mayana, returned to her room without any intention of washing her messy face.
“Hate him! I hate and despise him! I won’t let him come again! Never!”
Arianthe, who burst into tears with a loud cry, vehemently pounded her pillow. Mayana, suppressing a laugh that was half pity and half embarrassment, sat on the edge of the bed.
“Get up, Lady.”
Arianthe, who had no intention of listening, kicked her feet. When her shoes came off while wriggling, Arianthe, without looking back, grabbed the shoes and threw them away.
The shoes flew towards the wall, leaving a messy stain on the tapestry with swallow patterns, before rolling down to the floor.
This habit needs to be corrected, Mayana thought. Running around everywhere and playing pranks might be fine, but throwing things when angry wasn’t a good habit that could be overlooked.
However, now was not the appropriate time for a lecture. She decided to take Arianthe’s side for now.
“Look here, Lady. Do you have any injuries? Let me see.”
As Mayana gently comforted her, Arianthe lifted her tear-stained face. Her small face was as red as a baked apple, and she glared angrily, her lips turned inside out to reveal her teeth.
“He’s really bad! So mean! Like a nasty bug!”
The sound passed through Mayana’s ears like a shrill whistle. Mayana pulled Arianthe close and patted her back, saying,
“Yes, what he did, pushing you, was really bad.”
“And he said I cheated! I never cheated!”
“Yes, that too. He was a naughty little rascal. Lady, you have every right to be angry.”
Mayana gently kissed Arianthe’s forehead, covered in sweat and dirt. Arianthe, who seemed to have finally calmed down, still had a displeased expression.
Mayana spoke.
“Next time, should we make sure that naughty little rascal can’t come by tightly closing the front gate?”
Upon hearing this, Arianthe raised her eyebrows, seemingly organizing her thoughts. After a moment of contemplation, she smirked.
“He’s the only bad one. The other kids are nice. Sailerus, Chroni… Even Umbrose.”
“Then, how about inviting only those three next time for another tea party? What do you think?”
Arianthe, who had been bristling like a hedgehog, finally softened. Sweating and covered in dust, she leaned against Mayana’s arm and said,
“Mayana.”
“Yes, Lady.”
“Are you on my side?”
Mayana’s eyes blinked silently. She carefully wiped away the tear stains on Arianthe’s round forehead and replied,
“Yes, I’m always on your side. Just like Ventina, Bridget, and Ivy.”
“As long as you and Father are on my side.”
The seven-year-old’s voice carried a childish stubbornness. It was the obstinate logic of a child who believed that, apart from the people they liked, wanted to love, everyone else could be considered an enemy, or even better, it was natural to think so.
Mayana, while soothing Arianthe’s disheveled hair, comforted her with a gentle voice.
“Both the Duke and I are naturally on your side. And others will be on your side too. Just look earlier, Sailerus, for example? That young boy took your side.”
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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