In the end, I was left with a grave duty.
“I have to send Danmokbi to the north.”
The Chief Steward promised a success fee, so now all that’s left is for me to persuade Danmokbi.
“No, but do I have to persuade him? He’s scared to go. It’s a sensitive time with adolescence overlapping as it is?”
I might just pretend to work hard, mess it up, and say, “He’s not going.”
“I want to see Danmokbi perform martial arts gracefully, too.”
He’s not someone I trained martial arts with, and he won’t take me, a mere servant, to the north.
“And participating in the martial arts tournament will create various connections for Danmokbi, which will be a great help in the future.”
While lost in these thoughts, my body mechanically repeated the tasks I’d done diligently for several years. I combed Danmokbi’s hair, prepared clothes for him to change into, and we ate together.
“Haah.”
Danmokbi let out a heavy sigh as I was casually eating.
Wondering why he suddenly sighed, I looked up and Danmokbi spoke with a bitter smile.
“……Do you really want me to go to the north?”
“Oops! Did I speak my thoughts out loud?”
I was taken aback, surprised I had inadvertently spoken my concerns. Danmokbi chuckled and flicked my forehead with his finger.
“It’s all over your face. You think I wouldn’t know your thoughts?”
“Ha ha ha, I am rather simple, aren’t I?”
Ugh, it’s embarrassing to be caught like this, as if looking in a mirror.
Danmokbi didn’t push painfully, but I awkwardly rubbed my forehead with my palm. Then Danmokbi’s eyes folded gently, and he gave a melting smile.
“If you want me to go, I’ll go.”
No, why would he say that with such a lovely smile? My face turned bright red as I shouted.
“Ah, if you say that, I feel like the bad person.”
At my words, Danmokbi drooped his eyes in a gloomy way.
“You are a bad person, right? Always daydreaming, no matter how much you see me.”
“Ugh, I’m sorry for that.”
It was a very appropriate attack if he intended to assault my conscience. My heart ached at Danmokbi’s expression and his plaintive voice.
‘I’ve actually been spending half the day training since the Master noticed me.’
I have a tough schedule ahead today.
I clapped my hands and enthusiastically cheered for Danmokbi.
“Wow, our young master is eating so well. Your round cheeks are so cute!”
I praised him as if praising a baby, and Danmokbi grumbled with a sideeye.
“You still think I’m a baby?”
To me, the young master will always seem like a cute baby.
Our briefly paused meal resumed. As I was clicking my chopsticks, I spoke to Danmokbi in a small voice.
“I really think it’s fine if the young master doesn’t go. The Chief Steward would cry if I say this, though.”
“Why are you saying that all of a sudden?”
“While I’d like everyone to see the young master’s splendid appearance, there’s no need to go this year when there will be plenty of opportunities.”
Going when Danmokbi’s heart is ready is best. At my words, Danmokbi narrowed his eyes and grumbled.
“My father said I have to win this year to be the youngest.”
Always the annoying one to say annoying things. I immediately snapped back, clicking my fingers.
“Hey, don’t you know what ‘greatness takes time’ means?”
But then, Danmokbi, who had looked depressed, tilted his head and changed his words.
“But I want to be the youngest champion.”
“Of course! A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, so you need to build up step by step starting with the youngest championship if you want to be the best!”
I immediately clapped my hands and changed my words. Danmokbi looked at me, flustered as I went back and forth, and burst into laughter.
“……So you’re saying, do as I wish?”
“Of course, the young master’s wish is most important.”
“That’s why I like you.”
I was nodding my head with a serious expression, then froze at the sudden ‘like’ coming in. I looked up, startled, and my eyes met Danmokbi’s twinkling ones.
I instinctively knew. He had read my discomfort in this brief moment.
“Ah, young master…….”
I tried to make an excuse, but I licked my lips and then closed my mouth tightly.
Excuses? What excuses are there to make?
“There’s no room for excuses.”
I bit my lip hard. Danmokbi’s gaze slowly scanned my face, and then he casually stood up from his seat.
“Anyway, I’m not going.”
[This is the time separator]The reason for Danmokbi’s reluctance to go north was clear. If the northern journey was merely about participating in a martial arts tournament, he wouldn’t have hesitated.
But on the way to train, he must have overheard the whispers between the chief and his subordinate.
The chief stroked his beard and lamented like this,
“It’s time to start preparing for the wedding.”
Wedding.
At that word, Danmokbi’s steps came to a halt. The subordinate, taken aback, questioned the chief.
“Already? Isn’t it too early?”
“We’d still have the wedding early next year even if we hurry to get engaged now. What’s too early about that? Ah, I’ve already recognized you as someone who listens to my words well.”
A child who listens to his words well.
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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