After she left, Swan, now more at ease, stroked his reddened face. Bridget, who brought out a fresh new sheet, smiled brightly, as usual, commenting on his flushed appearance.
“Young Master, wearing new pajamas makes you look like a prince.”
“Maiana made them.”
“Maiana is truly skillful. But when it comes to desserts, I’m better. Would you like some pudding? I can quickly make some for you now if you want to.”
Swan widened his eyes in surprise.
“Can we eat that now?”
Bridget winked with one eye.
“Why not? Maiana also made a secret with me. Let’s keep the pudding as our secret. Sounds good?”
Swan, initially astonished, burst into a big smile. It was the first time since he arrived at the Duke’s mansion that he laughed so freely.
Meanwhile, Arianthe proudly flaunted her new pajamas in front of Cedeloi, urged him to give her a piggyback ride, and chattered endlessly about what they would do when visiting Sailorius’s house tomorrow.
Cedeloi felt relieved that Arianthe’s anger, which had flared up due to Jocelyn, seemed to have been completely forgotten.
Maiana, exhausted from Arianthe’s endless chatter, finally appeared when she was resting at the door. Wearing a plain robe to hide the pajama-like breeze, she looked at Swan, who was playfully pestering Bridget, and commented in a deliberately mischievous tone.
“Young Master, make sure to keep the secret. Even if Bridget says someone is giving away tasty pastries, don’t tell her. Understand?”
Swan, with a light smile and warmth in his teary eyes, nodded. Maiana, as if expressing approval, kissed his forehead and left the room.
“Swan Young Master said he’s looking forward to playing together tomorrow.”
“When we go to Sailorius’s house tomorrow, we’re all going to have a tea party! And play games too! I want to play hide and seek. Did you tell him about all of that?”
Maiana smiled mischievously.
“No, I didn’t mention that. Wouldn’t it be better if the Lady tells you about it tomorrow?”
Cedeloi interjected with a soft voice.
“What’s a tea party, Arianthe?”
“A tea party is when you have a tea party like adults!”
“Like adults…?”
Unable to grasp the meaning, when Cedeloi sat on the bed, Arianthe, who had been sitting on it, came down again. She held the hem of her pajamas with both hands, then, pretending to adjust her voice, she said with a demure expression.
“Hello, Duke Cedeloi. I am Lady Valtermind, honored to be invited to such a splendid tea party.”
Although her pronunciation was awkward, her tone was somewhat mature and ladylike.
Cedeloi pressed his fist against his mouth, trying to suppress the laughter that kept bubbling up. Arianthe, turning in place, took Maiana’s hand and laughed with an innocent face.
“This is my chaperone, Mrs. Dawson. Um… she’s my aunt’s grandmother.”
Cedeloi couldn’t hold back his laughter any longer. Maiana also laughed, pretending to scold Arianthe.
“No, Lady! Isn’t that too much? How old exactly is your aunt’s grandmother?”
A confused Arianthe hastily reached out with her small hands.
“No! Not that! There are people who are aunts and grandmothers at the same time!”
“Aunt and grandmother? An old aunt? Then isn’t she just an aunt?”
“No!”
Frustrated, Arianthe stomped her foot.
“There are people who are both aunt and grandmother!”
At that moment, Cedeloi, who had been laughing with tears, said.
“Ah, you’re talking about great aunts. Right, Arianthe?”
“That’s right! Great aunt! I meant to say great aunt!”
Maiana was on the verge of suffocating from laughter. Arianthe, who was spinning around in the laughter, hopped onto the bed.
“Now it’s time to sleep!”
Arianthe, who energetically covered the sheets, chattered. While Cedeloi helped Arianthe adjust her pillow, Maiana casually blew out a few candles around. The room became comfortably dim. Even the sound of the cool autumn wind brushing against the window frames felt like music.
“Maiana, come here quickly.”
Although Arianthe tapped her bedside with her palm, Maiana hesitated for a moment before approaching. Arianthe was lying in the middle, with Cedeloi on her left and an empty space on her right.
“Hurry up! I’m sleepy.”
Rubbing her eyes and yawning, Arianthe said, “Good night, Duke Cedeloi,” and gave a gentle smile. The room was now filled with a serene atmosphere, ready for a peaceful night’s sleep.
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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