Alicia approached with concern, and William put his arm around her.
“Oh, a bit when I was attacked by monsters at the museum.”
“Yes? Are you okay?”
William awkwardly smiled and whispered in a low voice.
“Can you promise not to tell Eric about this?”
“Oh, sure.”
Wondering what had happened, Alicia nodded her head in agreement.
“In fact, when monsters appeared, the Imperial Guards surrounded me, urging me to escape. I stumbled and twisted my ankle because of that.”
“······Yes?”
“Sigh. It’s really embarrassing. I didn’t even get hurt in the fight. No matter how I think about it, it’s ridiculous.”
Alicia awkwardly smiled in response to William’s sigh.
Then, William, feeling pathetic, sighed deeply.
“If Eric finds out, he’ll tease me for a year.”
“I’ll keep it a secret, Your Highness. I’m good at keeping my mouth shut.”
“Thank you, Miss Lancaster. I feel relieved now that you’ve said that.”
Once William seemed relieved, he opened up the conversation more seriously.
“So, shall we talk about the business now?”
“Yes, Your Highness. How is it progressing?”
William grinned at Alicia’s question.
“We are proceeding swiftly as Miss Lancaster suggested. And it’s being done extremely confidentially.”
“Maintaining confidentiality is crucial at this point.”
“That’s why I’ve delegated my authority and sent envoys. We’ve set a minimum threshold for concessions, allowing decisions within that. This way, the signing of the agreement period will be expedited.”
“How long is the period, Your Highness?”
“Ten days. At most, ten days.”
“That seems reasonable.”
After nodding, Alicia looked at William, who smiled.
“Thanks to you, we might be able to outwit the Ballua Empire. It’s becoming interesting.”
“It might get even more interesting.”
“Why is that?”
“I’m planning to play a little trick.”
“······A trick?”
Alicia laughed mischievously at the bewildered William.
Things were gradually falling into place.
“Busy?”
Eric, waiting for Alicia to come out of the powder room, casually threw a comment.
He leaned against the wall with clenched fists and an expectant look.
“What about the princess?”
“Is that the first thing you’re saying to me today?”
Seeing Eric grumble with dissatisfaction, Alicia quickly hid her complex expression and smiled.
But still not fully relaxing her expression, Eric continued to grumble.
“You didn’t seem to like me at all today.”
“Why is that?”
“You had champagne earlier, right? Drinking is prohibited unless you’re with me.”
“We were in the same space.”
“And you didn’t even make eye contact with me while I was there.”
“I was talking with Emperor and Crown Prince William. How could I ignore them?”
“And you still don’t properly explain why I’m doing this.”
“······.”
“Why? What’s wrong with you?”
With a very irritated expression, Eric asked.
Alicia, who hesitated, looked into his eyes and just smiled again.
And she was about to say it was nothing.
“Oh my, Miss Lancaster. You were with Count Russell, weren’t you?”
“Your Highness.”
“I’m sorry. I seem to have disturbed you. I’ve been nothing but a bother to Miss Lancaster all day. What should I do?”
“No, Your Highness.”
Alicia smiled politely.
But seeing her polite smile as if she felt guilty, Eric furrowed his brow.
“So, I was wondering, Miss Lancaster. Shall we briefly talk, delivering an apology and expressing gratitude?”
“Ah, yes.”
“No need for Count Russell to join.”
Princess Valerie smiled warmly and took Alicia’s arm, pulling her along.
Eric, left behind, seemed rather bewildered, staring blankly at the two walking together.
“Why are you looking at us like that, Miss Kate O’Brian?”
Chase approached Kate, who was observing Alicia and Princess Valerie talking at a distance.
“What do you think of that?”
Kate pointed at Alicia and Princess Valerie without turning her head towards Chase.
“What are you talking about?”
“Don’t pretend you don’t know. You know, what sinister plans the princess of the Ballua Empire is harboring.”
“Oh, that.”
Chase also turned his gaze towards Alicia and Princess Valerie, following Kate.
“How long have you known? Did you know from the beginning?”
“Miss Kate, I can tell you’re suspicious, but I have nothing to do with this matter.”
Chase spoke with a sense of injustice, but Kate still had a skeptical expression.
“I found out when the princess mentioned the marriage proposal to Alicia, and now I’m running around trying to help Alicia with her requests.”
“Not because I was afraid of getting caught by asking my father first, right?”
“······It’s true that I was late due to hesitation, but it’s not because of that.”
His voice sounded quite serious, and Kate turned her gaze to Chase.
Chase’s expression was also quite serious.
“Judging by your expression, it doesn’t seem like a lie.”
“Miss Kate, why are you so interested?”
“Because of wounded pride.”
“?”
Not understanding English, Chase sighed when Kate explained.
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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