People Aren't Meant to Be Fixed! (4 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 5
“Ugh, they’re like those pesky kids who never get tired.”
I wasn’t thrilled to see the usual trio show up again. Their noisy chatter and skull-rattling screams were anything but welcome.
To be honest, the thought of having to play nursemaid again was stressing me out.
“At least this one seems like future general material—just quietly reading books.”
Carlisle, true to the child I’d marked as a future right-hand man, didn’t whine like a hungry baby bird. I quietly sat down beside him with a blank stare.
“You’re strangely unlike kids your age.”
Come to think of it, wasn’t Carlisle six? That’s plenty old enough to be rowdy, so this behavior was suspicious.
Of course, he probably had his reasons, so I didn’t feel the need to pry. It wasn’t my business anyway, and I didn’t need to know right now—not that I cared enough to ask.
“What fairy tale are you reading with such a serious face?”
I glanced sideways at the boy absorbed in his book, thinking anyone watching might mistake him for reading philosophy.
“Cute brat.”
At least if he turned out this capable, I could fully exploit him once he grew up and became useful.
Children who showed promise always stood out from their peers—just like Jeff, who’d been my loyal retainer in my past life. I smiled faintly, pleased to have discovered someone with both intellect and talent, and looked ahead.
“Eiit!”
“Ba-tta-ra!”
And just like that, my pleasant mood instantly froze. What a chaotic scene.
“Noisy brats.”
I stared blankly at the Fleur Siblings swinging their wooden toy swords clumsily, and desperately wished I could escape this room.
“I’ll humor them for a bit, then send them home quickly.”
Luring them with fun stories only resulted in sore jaws from talking to no avail—they weren’t helpful at all. Even though I knew it was impossible, since they were guests of the imperial family, I still wanted to tell them to just leave already.
“Ugh, but I can’t exactly kick them out either.”
Save me. Resting my chin in one hand, I sighed deeply.
“Aah!”
Just then, Beris’s wooden toy sword slipped from his grip, whizzing through the air with a sharp whistle before smacking me right on the forehead.
Thwack!
Making that crisp sound.
“Your Highness!”
The accident happened too fast for me to dodge.
Caught off guard by the sudden event, my vision blurred dizzily. My head rang for a few seconds.
“Ugh… uuu…”
It hurt! Damn, it really hurt!
Out of all my past-life memories, this pain reminded me of dozing under a tree only to get hit in the face by a falling fruit. The similar ache made me frown.
“Your Highness, are you alright?”
No. Honestly, could you stay calm and smile through this, saying it doesn’t hurt? Unable to answer Carlisle, I collapsed onto the floor.
“Damn, that really stings.”
I tried hard to pretend I was fine—dignity demanded it—but my young body was more sensitive to pain, and the harder I tried to endure it, the more violently I trembled.
“W-we committed a terrible sin!”
The Fleur Siblings were at a loss. Even at just three years old, they clearly understood the gravity of injuring the Empire’s only imperial grandchild.
“I-it’s… okay…”
Gripping my forehead with both hands, I replied weakly, rubbing the numb spot, hoping no bump would form.
“No! Crown Princess doesn’t look okay at all!”
Beris, convinced a catastrophe had occurred from his dropped toy, began to whimper. His sensitivity already had tears welling up in his eyes.
“Waaahhh!”
And then… it was over.
“We’re so sorry, waaahhh!”
Beris suddenly burst into tears along with Ronowe.
“Your Highness! Are you truly alright?”
“Yes. I’m fine—just go take care of those two.”
Maids scurried about shouting they’d fetch ointment, but I waved them off, ordering them to attend to the Fleur Family children first.
“Ah, no. I hate it when kids cry.”
The pain would fade soon enough, yet the siblings showed no sign of stopping even as the maids tried to soothe them.
“Don’t cry—stop it! I’ll… I’ll tell you a fun story…”
Why were they throwing a fit when I was the one in pain? I couldn’t even get angry—they wouldn’t understand a word. It made no sense to endure this just to keep the peace.
“A fun stowy?”
Innocent as they were, they stopped crying instantly. Relieved that my old trick worked again, I patted my chest.
If they’d said they weren’t interested, I might’ve collapsed in confusion or dumped them on the maids and given up.
Once Carlisle, Ronowe, and Beris gathered near me, I cleared my throat.
“Ahem!”
A story about a truly impressive figure—not some silly tale.
“It’s about His Late Majesty…”
It was, in fact, the story of me—before I became Darling—when I lived as Emperor.
“His Late Majesty wielded a sword so skillfully that with a single swing, he could fell ten enemies!”
I explained enthusiastically, using hand and foot gestures.
Though praising myself felt a bit embarrassing, I didn’t think it was unwarranted.
After all, I hadn’t been half bad as Emperor.
“Plus, his charisma was so overwhelming that nobody dared fight him—they just dropped flat on their faces!”
I’d been worried the kids might stir up a minor mutiny if they found it boring, but that fear faded as the story went on.
“Wooow…”
All three showed unexpected interest, and their attention gave me confidence to speak even more boldly.
“When His Late Majesty returned from campaigns, the people’s cheers never ceased…”
Glancing sideways, my eyes fell upon a hobbyhorse, and a memory from long ago flashed through my mind.
“And then, riding a magnificent steed, he’d dramatically appear—ta-da!”
I quickly mounted the hobbyhorse, feeling my chest swell with pride as I pulled Carlisle along.
“Hehe…”
“?”
Recalling those triumphant returns—welcomed like a conquering general with universal admiration—suddenly lifted my spirits.
“Well then~ Everyone was moved~ crying and everything~”
Mounting the hobbyhorse to tailor the tale to a child’s perspective felt strangely odd.
“Ah, this sense of speed… It’s like riding Tommy again after so long. I could almost hear the sounds vividly…”
My heart seemed to whisper for me to beat even harder, and without realizing it, I rocked my body vigorously back and forth.
“Pfflung, pfflung, pfflung~”
But the problem was…
“Clip-clop, clip-clop, clip-clop~”
Just as I was thoroughly enjoying myself, someone’s mouth-made noises snapped me back to reality.
“What in the…”
Jeff stood there, adoringly watching me while enthusiastically mimicking horse sounds with his mouth.
“Your Highness, you’re doing wonderfully!”
“Our Darling rides so well!”
My mind went ice-cold instantly. It felt like my head had been exposed bareheaded in a blizzard.
“Don’t! Stop clapping!”
My face flushed hot, and I desperately wanted to get off the hobbyhorse.
“Why won’t this stop!”
But things wouldn’t go my way, and flustered, I rocked even harder.
Kyeh—
“Ah!”
The moment I accidentally let go of the handle, the recoil sent me flying backward.
Thud!
I smacked the back of my head and nearly teared up.
“This damn body! Nothing ever goes my way!”
Meanwhile, Jeff reassured everyone that kids grow by falling down, so there was no need to make a fuss.
For some reason, his words stung, and I flailed my limbs petulantly to show my displeasure.
Whoosh—
Suddenly, I was lifted high into the air, startling me.
“Did our Darling go bump-bump?”
Ugh… uwek.
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
I stared at Jeff with a stiff face.
“Did you fall down? Did it hurt? Daddy will blow on it and make it better.”
“It’s fine! I’m fine, Jeff!”
I thought I’d die before Jeff finally let go.
“What are you looking at?”
Still giving him a blank stare, I was approached by my personal maid.
“Your Majesty, this is the drawing Her Highness quickly sketched before meeting the young lords today.”
The maid beamed proudly as she showed me the hastily drawn piece I’d just made.
“Our daughter truly is amazing!”
Jeff, upon seeing the drawing the maid presented, burst into joy and hoisted me up toward the ceiling.
“Our daughter’s artistry will need a wide array of paints to flourish!”
At this point, I decided it was better to just stay blankly still than try to stop Jeff from praising me.
“Damn it!”
Predictably, my father’s affectionate display grew increasingly intense as he held me tight. Trapped like a cornered mouse, I could do nothing but endure helplessly.
“Your Majesty.”
Just as I’d mentally counted past two hundred, wondering how much longer this would last…
“Your Highness.”
A servant appeared, and Jeff instantly transformed back into the solemn Emperor.
“During wartime, the regional lords have submitted numerous memorials. Their volume is immense… You should review them promptly.”
“Understood.”
Jeff nodded, then set me gently back on the floor.
“I wish I could spend more time with you, but it seems fate has other plans.”
With a sorrowful expression, Jeff patted my head.
“Then Daddy will go do some work~.”
Chuckling cheerfully, Jeff turned and swept out grandly, his cloak fluttering behind him. Watching him leave, I recalled the moment I’d entrusted him with the throne.
“Guess he really does have work to do.”
Relief washed over me now that I was finally free.
“I’m exhausted…”
With the tension gone, my body went limp.
“Crown Princess?”
Someone tapped my cheek, calling my name.
But I had no strength left to reply—I simply collapsed into sleep.
I dreamed of chocolate-covered sweets coming to life and crawling about. I do enjoy sweets, but I wasn’t obsessed enough for them to appear in my unconscious like this—it was quite curious.
“How long was I asleep?”
Just as I regained consciousness and smacked my lips, a familiar voice pierced my ears, and I opened my eyes.
“Look! Let’s have a race!”
“Ooh! Yay!”
Beris got down on all fours like a four-legged animal and started running.
“A… glowing… butt?”
Was I seeing things? I rubbed my eyes.
“It can’t be…”
Unless it was a firefly, there shouldn’t be anything on that blank rear. Pinching my cheek, I climbed down from the sofa.
Fwaaash—
At that moment, a brilliant light flashed by the window.
As the light faded, standing before me was someone I’d believed I’d never see again.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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