He answered without any hesitation.
His turquoise eyes were dyed with an immeasurable depth of sadness.
I couldn’t help but worry more about Nicolai, a friend, loyal servant, and family, who might have to harm his own.
“Trust Her Majesty, Cares.”
“If the trust is firm, there should be no room for suspicion.”
“Some people use that trust to avoid suspicion.”
So, tell the truth.
What are you hiding?
“I did not betray Her Majesty. There is no intention to harm Prince Franz either.”
After stating this firmly, Cares stood up.
“Please leave. I want to be alone.”
Cares, turning away, said.
I placed my white hand on his shoulder.
“Just a moment.”
Cares turned around, and I waited for the moment, sending a wink filled with enchantment. I didn’t forget to blow a kiss with my hand. His eyes, initially widening in surprise and then gradually softening, were momentarily dazed. The eyebrows, which had been furrowed, and the tautly drawn lips all relaxed.
“Answer my question truthfully, Cares. What are you hiding?”
Cares’ lips trembled thinly. Holding my breath, I leaned in to catch his voice.
“…Please don’t ask.”
Is he resisting the enchantment? Muscles in Cares’ facial expression began to twitch slightly. Cold sweat dripped from his pale forehead like rain.
It was challenging to press him, seeing him in agony. But Cares was an exceedingly dangerous insider. To ensure there was no loss, it needed to be clarified.
“Answer. Have you truly betrayed Her Majesty?”
I winked again.
Cares shivered visibly.
“I… My lord is the only one for Her Majesty for eternity. Safeguarding Her Majesty is my duty.”
“Have we misunderstood you?”
“I… I…!”
Cares clutched his throat with both hands and slumped down.
“Cares!”
“I respect Her Majesty more than anyone else. I don’t want to lose her trust. I… Her Majesty…”
Cares repeated the same words like a broken radio. I thought he was strangling himself, and my heart felt like it stopped.
But it wasn’t that. He was holding a rocket necklace around his neck.
‘A rocket necklace made of ivory and silver? Is it Cares’? I heard he doesn’t have a wife or lover…’
It was impossible to extract the truth with enchantment. What was painfully clear, though, was that Cares was hiding something, even if his loyalty remained intact.
Is it because I used the enchantment after a long time? Or is it because suspicion towards Cares has grown?
Even after a long sleep, I felt no energy. I even dropped a silver spoon while eating soup.
Nisa, bringing out a new spoon, expressed concern.
“It seems like toxins have accumulated. You need a good rest for a while.”
“Many invitations have come from everywhere?”
“Now they realize that Lady Elizabeth is innocent. Everyone is eager to be associated with Lady Elizabeth.”
Rumors had cast me as the Crown Prince’s murderer. Avoiding the eyes of the guards and fleeing, news of me being a criminal spread like truth when the pursuit force moved.
‘The commoner woman who monopolized the Emperor’s love turned out to be a villain! Her conduct was licentious, causing problems in the past!’
People who were once enthusiastic about Nicolai’s and my love story now immersed themselves in sensational tales.
The atmosphere changed gradually after Marquis Brendan confessed to maligning me. As I sought refuge under Nicolai’s protection and investigated, more people came to support me.
“The commoner woman who monopolized the Emperor’s love turned out to be a villain! Her conduct was licentious, causing problems in the past!”
People who were once enthusiastic about Nicolai’s and my love story now immersed themselves in sensational tales. The atmosphere gradually changed after Marquis Brendan confessed to maligning me.
As I sought refuge under Nicolai’s protection and investigated, more people came to support me.
“His Highness the Crown Prince and Lord Nettleton have widely proclaimed Lady Elizabeth’s innocence. Lady Susan too.”
“The flood of invitations must be because of that.”
“What will happen to Marquis Brendan?”
“He’ll barely save his life, as long as his daughter doesn’t say anything strange.”
“Did Rose Hwangbi escape from the Empire?”
I had momentarily forgotten, but Rose’s escape was suspicious.
How could she escape from the Ice Tower? Even if there were accomplices, it was still baffling.
“Were the jailers who guarded Rose punished?”
“Since the Ice Tower collapsed overnight.”
“What did they say?”
“It’s just a story I happened to hear…”
Nisa lowered her voice cautiously.
“They said, even after torture, none of the five jailers remembered anything. All five of them.”
“They lost their memories?”
“They probably drank something. We used a similar strategy, didn’t we?”
Nisa winked with one eye, smiling.
‘My soldiers who guarded me and the jailers of the Ice Tower are different. Five of them lost their lives because of a mistake, but they all drank something and forgot? Until the prisoner escaped, all five of them?’
According to the enchantment experiment, people prioritized their safety in any situation. Even if they were under the influence of enchantment, they never endangered their lives or did anything harmful to themselves.
Could it be that survival instincts overwhelmed enchantment?
If what the jailers said was true, they were undoubtedly manipulated by something much more powerful than enchantment.
‘Who could have such power? Is someone more dangerous than I thought helping Rose?’
The secrets surrounding Cares and Rose’s inexplicable escape were as damp and chilling as the dark that enveloped the palace.
“It seems good that we returned to the palace.”
Putting down the silver spoon on the table, I said.
Nisa sang like a bird.
“Of course. Now that the false charges are cleared, only good things will happen.”
At the mention of good things, Nicolai naturally came to mind.
His beautiful face, trying hard to hide the expression of disappointment.
‘I have to accept the proposal… He’s not saying he needs time to think, is he? Then should I propose?’
Various scenes flashed through my mind.
Me singing a serenade under Nicolai’s window.
Extending a diamond ring the size of a fist, confessing, “I’ll keep your hands clean for a lifetime!”
Just imagining it felt like my heart would burst.
If I had known, I would have done it right away!
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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