Mayana was trudging along. In her hand, she clutched a dry cloth, but there was no sign of anything wiped with it.
She was lost in thought, so she didn’t even know where she was going. Her mind was complicated and confused. Ariante’s frozen look at the swarm of fish, and the last words Gretel said, kept circling in her head.
[I want to go back! I will go back! I’m going home!] [The Duchess fell into the lake and passed away.]“What are you doing here?”
Startled by the sudden voice, Mayana gripped the cloth in her hand as if to tear it.
Standing before her eyes was Sedilroi. Mayana, who was staring blankly at his face, suddenly came to her senses and took a step back, bowing her head.
“Your Grace.”
“What’s Ariante doing, and why are you here?”
Mayana’s lips parted slightly. She hesitated for a moment before speaking.
“The princess doesn’t want to see me.”
“It happens from time to time. But that doesn’t mean you can leave your post.”
He didn’t seem angry, but Sedilroi’s point was accurate. Mayana, with a somewhat awkward expression, moved her eyes, thinking of a reply, but both Ariante’s affairs and the words from Gretel were difficult subjects to bring up in front of Sedilroi.
“I apologize, Your Grace. I will return immediately.”
“Wait a moment.”
Sedilroi, who stopped her from turning away, signaled to the servant behind him.
As Mayana tilted her head with a puzzled expression, the servant handed something to Sedilroi with a polite attitude. It was a gift box wrapped with a beautiful ribbon.
“It worked out well. Take this to Ariante.”
Mayana accepted what Sedilroi was holding out without hesitation.
“What is this?”
“It’s a toy that’s trendy in the capital. Girls of Ariante’s age seem to like it.”
“You won’t deliver it yourself?”
Sedilroi slightly furrowed his brows and lightly touched his jaw.
“It’s the same whoever delivers it, isn’t it?”
Mayana’s lips parted and then closed tightly, as if biting. She glanced at the servant standing behind Sedilroi and took a step forward, suppressing her voice.
“Same whoever delivers it? How can you say that?”
“What are you doing now?”
“Even if it’s the same gift.”
Mayana looked again over Sedilroi’s shoulder at the servant. He was looking elsewhere, pretending not to hear, but he was undoubtedly straining his ears to hear what Mayana was saying.
Sedilroi moved his head slightly and spoke.
“You can step back for a moment.”
The servant glanced at Mayana’s face but disappeared elsewhere without a word.
Sedilroi spoke.
“Now, continue speaking.”
“I don’t understand how you’re so perceptive, but you don’t understand the princess’s heart. Even if it’s the same gift, don’t you think the princess would be happier if you, rather than me, handed it over?”
“You’re criticizing me.”
Mayana’s eyes widened. Breathing in, she looked up sharply at Sedilroi’s face.
“I told you, Your Grace. The princess is lonely in this vast mansion with nowhere to turn.”
“Didn’t I say that’s why I hired you?”
“I know that too. But how can a maid serving her and a father be the same? How can a child who receives love from others but not attention and affection from their parents be happy?”
At that moment, Sedilroi’s expression faintly flinched. It did not seem like he was angry at her criticism. Rather, it was closer to a sign of being at a loss. Mayana was captured by suspicion once again. What on earth was the problem between this mother and daughter?
“I’m not saying I don’t love Ariante. She is…… my daughter, after all, no matter what anyone says.”
“Then you must show it through your actions.”
Mayana handed the gift box back to Sedilroy, but he reflexively shook his head and stepped back. His expression was extremely reluctant, as if he didn’t even want to touch it.
“Duke.”
“Have it delivered. I’ll go see Ariante when she’s in a better mood.”
Sedilroy turned and quickly walked away. The tail of his elegantly loose jacket fluttered.
His straight back was very graceful, but at that moment, Mayana felt so irritated that she wanted to throw something at him, like an egg. Unfortunately, all she had in her hand was a cleaning cloth and the gift for Ariante.
(This is a time separator.)
When a light knock was heard, Ariante lifted her head with an annoyed face. Should she throw a cushion or a pillow? While she was glaring at the door, without her answering, the door knob turned.
“Don’t come in!”
She screamed, but the door eventually opened. The moment Ariante jumped down under the bed with a thump, Mayana appeared.
“I told you not to come in! Get out!”
“The Duke has something for you, Princess. I couldn’t help but bring it.”
At Mayana’s words, Ariante’s lips tightly closed. Seeing the child heaving rough breaths with clenched fists, Mayana suddenly felt pity.
“I know you’re not feeling well. So the Duke told me to give this to you. Please take a look, Princess.”
Ariante turned her head slightly and muttered.
“No, I don’t need it.”
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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