People Aren't Meant to Be Fixed! (4 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 13
“What could be inside the big royal gift box, I wonder~?”
Since I was only sneaking glances at the present box, Jeff urged me to open it quickly.
“Shall our little daughter open it~?”
Why is this guy’s eyes sparkling again for no reason? I grumbled inwardly.
“I asked earlier why the alchemist came to the imperial palace, right? What’s inside that box was made through alchemy.”
After finishing his words, Jeff set me down on the floor and placed the gift box in front of me.
“It was something I commissioned a long time ago, and they say it’s finally complete.”
He gently pushed my back, clearly eager for me to check the contents right away.
‘To think of making an object with alchemy. As expected of the talent I raised.’
I strode toward the box and, without hesitation, loosened the ribbon and lifted the lid.
What appeared was an adorable duck doll.
It was a soft, cozy doll with an overall round and gentle impression.
‘What is this?’
I had been expecting something incredible, so finding just a doll left me dumbfounded.
I couldn’t understand what was so amazing about it that it took so long—my head was filled with question marks.
“Cute, isn’t it? Starting today, this duck friend will always stay by our daughter’s side.”
Jeff flashed his patented doting-father smile and continued.
“It looks like an ordinary duck doll on the outside, but this friend has…”
As he explained with a warm smile, Jeff suddenly put strength into his eyes.
“Actually, a very special ability!”
A special ability, he says. I stared at the duck doll and muttered.
‘I was excited because an alchemist made it, but isn’t this just a toy?’
No matter how I looked at it, it didn’t seem extraordinary.
“If only Daddy could always protect our daughter~.”
Since I just kept staring at the doll in silence, Jeff spoke in a sorrowful voice.
“There are so~ many state affairs that I can’t always be there~.”
Jeff clasped both hands together and soon wore a desperate expression.
“If anything happens to our daughter while Daddy isn’t around, that won’t do, so from now on you must always stay with this reliable duck friend. Understood?”
Jeff, his eyes instantly sparkling with innocence, earnestly implored.
‘So it’s not a toy, it’s for self-defense.’
Seeing him like this, I suddenly wondered if I really needed to worry about my own safety.
Because even if I died right now, life would simply begin again.
“Here, sprinkle this powder and give it a name, then it will recognize you as its master.”
While I was briefly lost in dark thoughts, Jeff had already brought over a cute little pouch.
The pouch containing the powder was embroidered with leaves and flowers, tightly tied with a golden string and red ribbon.
‘Since it’s made with alchemy, the procedure is quite elaborate.’
I did as told without much thought. Watching the powder glimmer gold as it was gently absorbed into the doll’s body, I swallowed hard. For some reason I felt nervous.
“…Poppy?”
After much deliberation, the moment I uttered the two syllables I’d barely settled on, a change came over the duck doll.
Flash!
Suddenly a magic circle unfolded behind the duck doll, and dazzling multicolored light enveloped the space before vanishing.
“Quack!”
Poppy, who until moments ago had been a mere doll, thus became a living, breathing doll.
Quaaack-quack-quaaaack—.
‘Ugh, so noisy. Is it an alarm clock?’
It cried so loudly my eardrums felt like they might burst, and I got annoyed.
Fluff.
‘Ooooh~?’
In the midst of that, I absentmindedly stroked its body and was startled.
‘What the— the texture is amazing?’
It felt like touching soft, moist flower petals.
‘Kid, you’d make a great pillow.’
I kept fiddling with Poppy.
“Haha, my daughter~ Do you like it that much?”
Jeff laughed out loud, clearly satisfied.
“Oh right, I forgot to mention this.”
Standing up, Jeff added with a gentle smile.
“When you’re in danger, if you press its belly, a beam will shoot zzzzt from its beak.”
As Jeff proudly raised his index finger, I looked at Poppy again.
“…….”
“Quack?”
No matter where I looked, it didn’t seem capable of such an attack.
‘Totally cool.’
But now that I’d heard the explanation, I couldn’t help imagining a beam from Poppy’s tiny beak electrocuting enemies.
“It’s dangerous if used as a toy, so only use it in emergencies.”
“Yes.”
This guy, I really like him. A lot.
“I originally planned to record my voice in it too… but I gave up because my true feelings wouldn’t fit inside this doll.”
When I gave a short reply, Jeff placed a hand over his heart and spoke emotionally.
“But if our Darling ever wants to hear it, just press Daddy’s cheek anytime.”
Then he winked one eye, pointed to his cheek with his finger, and puckered his lips like a fish.
‘I don’t wanna press it!’
Gross. I broke into a cold sweat in horror.
“Daddy loves our daughter so much. Please keep growing up safe and sound like this.”
While I was cringing, Jeff reached out and stroked my hair.
“Doesn’t Darling have anything to say to Daddy?”
He soon approached with an expectant face.
“…….”
What am I supposed to say? I stared at Jeff with a sullen expression.
“You’re so happy you’re speechless!”
That’s not it. Jeff placed one hand on his forehead and shed tears of emotion.
He even struck a dramatic swooning pose—here we go again.
‘Why is he like this, again.’
This is ridiculous. Ignoring the man in front of me, I stroked Poppy.
‘A self-defense doll… If I’d known something like this existed, life would’ve been so much easier.’
I tugged on Poppy’s beak and firmly pressed its cheeks.
“I’m glad I could find time to give you your present. I still have a tight schedule, though.”
Jeff gazed at me warmly for a moment, then said he had to return to work because of his busy schedule.
‘You work hard. Since I received something, I should do at least this much.’
I don’t have anything special to give, but take this at least.
Having received something quite useful, I decided to give him the piece I’d just finished as a reward.
“Daddy. I have something for you too.”
I asked the maid standing behind me to bring the drawing.
‘Should I tell him to hang it in the reception room? Everyone will love it and faint.’
I proudly held out my masterpiece, created with all my effort, to Jeff.
“Is this a drawing of Daddy?”
The instant Jeff received the picture, he covered his mouth with the hand not holding the paper.
“Yes. It’ll become very expensive in the future.”
“I’ll declare it a national treasure right now!”
Jeff grinned widely and acted as though he’d discovered a priceless treasure.
“I’m truly touched.”
“I can’t breathe.”
Then he suddenly hugged me tightly—I thought I was going to die. I pushed Jeff’s face away with all my strength.
“For dinner tonight, I’ll have them prepare tons of the things our Darling loves.”
Finally freed, Jeff said we should eat together later.
“Your Highness, I shall come for you shortly.”
Jeff said with burning enthusiasm that he’d come quickly, and Eshian, who had quietly watched everything, bowed politely.
Click—.
“Phew~.”
A little while later, only after Jeff disappeared did I finally feel I could breathe.
“I need to rest. Let us return as well.”
“Yes, Your Highness. I shall escort you to your bedroom.”
Feeling exhaustion rush over me all at once, I hurried to the bedroom. My personal maid immediately helped me wash and change into a nightgown the moment we arrived.
Plop—.
Soon after, I threw myself onto the bed and hugged Poppy tightly.
‘This body gets tired strangely easily.’
Lying face-down, I kneaded Poppy all over.
‘Is the Crown Princess’s body originally this frail?’
Various thoughts crossed my mind when suddenly I recalled the moment I faced an assassin in my previous life.
‘Being royalty, I’ll probably face assassination risks from now on too. It was the same in my last life.’
Back then I was lightly dozing, so even though I sensed someone approaching, I pretended to snore and sleep.
Because of that, the black-masked assassin drew his sword to finish me quickly, but my movement was faster.
‘Where did she disappear to…….’
‘What are you looking for? If it’s your life…….’
Suddenly appearing behind the panicked assassin after vanishing, his fate was death. I beat him refreshingly with satisfying thump sounds.
‘Until I become an adult, this doll will have to protect me.’
Snapping out of the memory, I recalled Poppy’s attack function.
‘I don’t know how useful it will be, but at least it should be enough to protect this weak body.’
Whether emperor or crown princess, our lives are equally in danger—so I let out a hollow laugh.
‘Just how long will I live this time?’
The danger I had briefly forgotten came crashing back.
‘No. Will I finally find peace in this life?’
I squeezed and released Poppy’s cheek. Poppy, perhaps scared of being grabbed, fled to the corner of the bed.
Bzzzzzzzz—.
‘That’s… a mosquito?’
Apparently leaving the window open earlier had invited an unwelcome guest. I frowned at the mosquito.
“QUACK!!!”
Was it because I showed strong dislike? Poppy, who had fled to the corner, came back, stood in front of me, and cried out.
[This is the timeline separator]A few hours later, the Emperor’s office was still filled with the sound of rustling papers.
“Just a little more and I’ll be finished.”
Perhaps because His Majesty wanted to see Her Highness the Crown Princess as soon as possible, he was concentrating on state affairs with all his might.
“Your Majesty, it is almost time for dinner. Shall I bring Her Highness?”
After checking the time once, I asked how he wished me to proceed.
“Already that late? Prepare Her Highness’s meal first. I will join shortly.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
As expected, our Emperor truly cherishes his only daughter. The moment I received permission, I bowed silently and set off. Perhaps because I was going to see the lovely Highness, my steps naturally quickened.
Passing through the long corridor where black and white intersected, I finally arrived at Bovellian Castle where Her Highness resides.
“His Majesty is looking for Her Highness…….”
I exchanged smiles with the maid whose eyes met mine in front of Her Highness’s bedroom door, and just as I was about to relay His Majesty’s message—
Crackle!
A tremendous noise came from inside the room.
“Hm?”
Puzzled by the sound of electricity, I stopped in place.
Zzzzt—!!
Not long after, a huge explosion shook the air.
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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