“Sigh…”
As soon as I returned to my room, I flopped onto the bed. It had been an exhausting day.
“…….”
I stared blankly at the ceiling, not wanting to think about anything, but Rumi’s words kept echoing in my mind.
[The problem is that you know my true self.]The way Rumi looked at me with resentment, those words stuck in my head, refusing to leave.
“What have I been doing all this time?”
I laughed out of frustration.
Honestly, what have I been doing up to now? Since coming here, I’ve endured Rumi’s incessant nagging, kept my temper in check, and acted for her sake, but all I received in return was resentment.
Why did I end up here?
Leaving behind my loving family, my carefully built life, and my job. Damn it.
“Ugh, I need a drink.”
I buried my face in the bed and groaned.
But for the time being, I really had to abstain from alcohol. After causing a huge blunder like getting transmigrated into a novel while drunk, I resolved not to touch a single drop of alcohol while I’m here.
“This is driving me crazy.”
But at this moment, I desperately craved the refreshing sensation of a strong carbonated drink, something to dull the pain of sober reality.
That’s when it happened.
“?”
A soft but polite knock on the door.
“…….”
I held my breath for a moment, wondering if I’d heard it wrong.
“Sir Müsel, are you asleep?”
“!”
I had heard right!
Panicking, I wondered whether to pretend to be asleep or open the door to greet the unexpected visitor.
“It’s the Crown Prince’s valet. Are you asleep, Sir Müsel?”
Judging by the gentle but persistent questioning, something important must have arisen.
Giving up on feigning sleep, I cracked the door open slightly.
“I haven’t fallen asleep yet. What’s the matter?”
“Ah.”
Seeing my face, the valet visibly relaxed.
“Actually, His Highness asked me to check if you were still awake.”
“Oh?”
The valet seemed very apologetic.
“It’s nothing serious, just that His Highness has been feeling down since this afternoon, so I suggested that maybe a drinking session with you might cheer him up.”
Ah, so Crown Prince Klaus wants to have a drink with me.
“Hmm, then I should go. Especially since he seemed a bit down after visiting the Queen’s palace today.”
“Yes. I felt the same.”
I quickly slipped back into my jacket. Luckily, I hadn’t changed yet, which was a relief.
“Let’s hurry, valet. To be the Crown Prince’s drinking companion is an honor.”
“Haha, thank you for saying that, Sir Müsel. I know it’s an imposition, but His Highness seemed so despondent.”
“No, you did well. Really.”
Even though I had resolved to avoid alcohol, when one’s superior requests a drink, what can you do?
Is this what they call telepathy? Well, I’ll just sip a little so as not to get drunk.
I followed the valet to Crown Prince Klaus’ bedroom. He cautiously opened the door, and we both entered, making sure not to startle its occupant.
After rounding a short corner, Crown Prince Klaus was sitting in a loose robe, sipping brandy.
“Your Highness, Sir Müsel is here.”
“Ah, you’ve come?”
I prefer carbonation, but I suppose brandy will do. It’s the Crown Prince’s brandy, after all, so it must be good. I can’t wait to have it on the rocks.
The Crown Prince silently gestured to the sofa opposite him.
“Sorry to call you out when you should be resting.”
“Don’t mention it. I couldn’t sleep anyway; my mind was too cluttered.”
Klaus slid a glass towards me and asked,
“Do you need ice?”
“Yes, please. I prefer my drinks cold.”
“I see.”
He languidly picked up the ice tongs and filled my glass with ice. The clinking sound of each cube dropping was clear and melodious.
“Thank you.”
Damn, why does my heart flutter like this? It’s just a handsome man pouring a drink, yet here I am, feeling all excited.
I took a sip quickly, fearing my heart might stop from the anticipation.
“……!”
My eyes widened in surprise. Wow, what a fragrance!
Klaus, who had been watching my expression, slightly smiled.
“Does it suit your taste?”
“Yes, it’s the best I’ve ever had.”
“Ha, it’s made from oranges grown in the South, aged for 20 years.”
I looked at the glass in my hand in astonishment. How much does such a drink cost! Good thing I came when Klaus called. I’d never spend my own money on something this expensive.
But his smile faded slowly. He seemed lost in thought, his gaze unfocused.
“Sir Müsel.”
Klaus’s voice was unusually melancholic. Seeing him so downhearted made my heart ache.
“I told Lady Elfriede today to quit her position as a royal aide.”
“……!”
I was jolted awake by his words.
Klaus laughed bitterly.
“I don’t dislike Lady Elfriede as a person. But I definitely didn’t like her using her official position for personal feelings.”
“Yes, she even neglected the basic laws of the palace administration.”
I understood his decision completely.
Klaus was a man who valued principles more than anything. Not that he lacked flexibility, but he respected the reason behind rules and laws.
He rubbed his eyes.
“I told her I can’t see her as a romantic interest.”
“Ah……!”
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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