After the brief funeral of the Emperor, as people began to leave the cathedral, raindrops that had lingered began to dwindle one by one.
Beside Lina, who was gauging the raindrops with her palm, Bleteus approached.
“Stop holding onto them.”
“…Yes.”
Lina hesitated for a moment and responded gloomily. She needed to meet Bellige. However, due to the Second Prince not leaving her side, she couldn’t go to the Sun Palace.
‘There’s no specified time until when he’ll wait.’
That meant he would keep waiting until she arrived.
‘What should I do?’
However, Lina couldn’t ask Bleteus for permission to meet Bellige. It was an impossible task. When Lina was anxiously chewing on her lips, Alex, who came out afterward, called the Second Prince.
“Bleteus, I have something to talk about. I hope you can spare some time.”
“To me?”
“Yeah. I realized that I hadn’t taken care of my only younger brother, which bothered me after our father’s death.”
It was an expression and tone that could be mistaken for a brother who wanted to share his grief about their father’s death with his younger brother.
Without a reasonable excuse to refuse, the Second Prince replied, “I’ll visit the palace later. First, I’ll escort my fiancée to the palace…”
“Don’t worry about Lady Dennamis. My guards will safely escort her to the palace. Cheyser, please.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Watching the two, Bleteus, who had been quietly observing them, nodded.
“If my brother insists like that.”
Smiling smugly, Bleteus put his hand on Lina’s shoulder and whispered softly.
“The Duke seems to be worried about the young one. If the brother is going out, it seems.”
“…”
Pat, pat, [dash].
“Take care, Lina. Don’t forget what I said.”
He tapped Lina’s shoulder twice as if wishing her a safe journey.
‘I thought he would prevent me from going.’
But contrary to expectations, he didn’t stop her.
“Don’t worry, Your Highness.”
I’ve already made my choice.
Satisfied with her answer, Bleteus, who had a smiling gaze, disappeared with Alex.
In the place where the two had left, there were the knight Cheyser, Ariana, and Lina.
“Lina.”
Standing quietly beside Alex, she gently held Lina’s hand.
“I don’t know what happened, but everything will be resolved. If there’s anything I can help with, I’ll gladly assist.”
“…Ariana.”
She was still kind. Despite everyone seeing her as the villain in the current situation.
The saint comforting her, saying there must be a reason, brought back memories of the past.
‘She looks like her.’
She resembled the saint who died because of her in the past. Although their appearances were different.
Lina, for some reason overwhelmed with guilt, avoided Ariana’s gaze. However, Ariana, who was unaware of Lina’s feelings, continued speaking.
“Be cautious of the Second Prince. An unpleasant aura surrounds him. It might be a bit late to say this, but…”
As Lina momentarily grasped the meaning of Ariana’s words, memories from Festius crossed her mind.
‘Didn’t she mention that each person has a unique aura?’
She recalled that Ariana could perceive a person’s nature through colors. Bright colors indicated goodness, while murky ones harbored evil intentions.
“…Yes, Lady Saint.”
Even though it was already too late.
Could it be that the rain, which had momentarily stopped, was about to pour again? Dark clouds densely covered the sky.
“I’ll go alone from here.”
“Yes, understood.”
As the knight who had been escorting her to the Sun Palace left, Lina, now entering the Sun Palace, tried to steady her trembling breath.
Although part of her wanted to rush and see Bellige immediately, another part feared meeting him. She had to utter cruel words to him again today.
Because of this, every step Lina took towards the Sun Palace felt as heavy as a lump.
To the extent that it seemed like the ground beneath her feet was trying to grasp her.
‘I have to speak.’
At least, she had to explain why she left.
That would be her last consideration for Bellige, even if it was a lie.
Her hesitant steps quickened a bit.
After wandering through empty corridors for a while, she arrived at the vibrant cherry blossom garden, which was now replaced by an eerie tree welcoming her.
And beneath that tree stood a familiar figure.
‘Bellige.’
It was that man, the one she had longed for and felt pain in her heart.
However, even after spotting him, Lina didn’t approach Bellige. She merely watched him from a few steps away, wanting to capture even a glimpse of him. She wanted to engrave his back into her heart.
Because from now on, even if they accidentally ran into each other, she wouldn’t be able to gaze at him for so long or have a comfortable conversation.
Bellige, lost in deep thoughts, didn’t notice Lina approaching. He stared into space as Lina gazed at him.
In this manner, standing in different places while facing the cherry tree, they lingered for a while. Only when the man, who sensed someone in the garden, finally turned around did Lina’s presence register.
“…Lina?”
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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