I thought I flinched a bit, but in Lord Rond’s eyes, it seemed like a fierce expression.
After putting on a grim face, he extended his thick chest menacingly and walked out the door.
As soon as he opened the door, Misha, who faced him, widened her eyes and mouth in surprise.
I quickly regained my composure and called out to him.
“Lord Rond, are you, are you okay?”
I found myself stuttering without realizing it.
It was embarrassing not to know how to introduce Misha to others.
Step-sister? Misha would probably try to kill me if I said that. Rival daughter of Loar? It might sound like a sarcastic remark.
Explaining myself from Misha’s side was so much easier.
‘A bastard child bringing shame to our family.’ Or, ‘A servant girl who made our mother suffer for a lifetime.’
I barely managed to say, “Misha Loar, the Princess’s escort knight is Lord Rond.”
“Lord Rond.”
Misha didn’t make eye contact with him and just nodded her head.
‘Being a knight of the royal family is different from being Loar’s knight!’ I thought to myself.
I looked at Lord Rond anxiously, but he just chuckled lightly and returned to his seat.
He seemed to understand who she was to the Loar family.
Ignoring Lord Rond, Misha smiled, showing her pretty face. However, her gaze was cold.
Misha coming to visit me…
Misha seemed irritated by my complicated expression.
“Father sent me. He seemed worried that you might be dead.”
“No way. You know how tough I am.”
“Right. Tougher than a cockroach.”
Misha casually spat out the words, then glanced at Lord Rond. She seemed uncomfortable with the fact that someone was protecting me.
I quickly said, “I’m fine, so go back and let the Marquis know.”
“I haven’t told you my business yet.”
“…”
“Come back home as soon as you can walk. It’s Father’s order.”
Lord Rond turned his head toward me and furrowed his eyebrows. I couldn’t hide the shocked expression on my face.
It wasn’t the first time I’d been beaten, but being told to come back after such an event was a bit much.
Is the Empress’s anger still not subsided? Or did the Kai del Gongja find out that he deceived me with lies?
Thoughts rushed through my mind all at once.
Meanwhile, Misha bit her lips while glancing at Lord Rond.
Seeing that, I suddenly came to my senses. I know that expression.
It’s the expression Misha makes when she’s anxious. She is lying now.
I casually asked, “Then who is replacing the Princess’s maid?”
“That’s not something you need to worry about. It’s your fault for messing things up.”
“…So, it means you can do it, right? Since the Princess has already won twice in the competition, you probably think it’s okay for you to intervene now, right?”
“What are you talking about? Do you have ears? Can’t you be careful with your words?”
Misha, noticing Lord Rond’s reaction, glared at him, and I became increasingly bewildered.
“Is this your idea, or is it the Countess? Does the Count know you came here today?”
“Of course…! How did you hear about it? Father sent me!”
“Stop pretending to be ill. Right? Going back to being the Countess is your wish.”
“Are you really in pain? How much did you get hit to talk nonsense like that…!”
“Misha.”
“Whatever.”
Misha glanced at Lord Rond after trying to hurl abuse at me, then turned and left.
When she left, the room suddenly felt quiet. It was like the calm after a short shower.
“Are you okay?”
I snapped out of my thoughts at Lord Rond’s deep voice.
I waved my hand and smiled.
“Ah, Misha is always like that. It’s nothing.”
I pretended to be indifferent, but I couldn’t feel good.
I am changing gradually, and Misha felt like she was chasing me from the past. Regardless of what kind of person I become, Misha might hate the countryside girl who angered her mother in the past.
I reconsidered the words I was about to say to Misha earlier.
‘I won’t go back to being the Countess if I leave the palace, Misha. So, until I find a place to go, I won’t leave the palace.’
I sighed. At this rate, with the Queen’s resentment, there might be no one willing to use me as a family teacher.
Princess Miliora came to visit me when Lord Rond was about to leave. The sunset shining through the window turned Princess Miliora’s face red as she faced Lord Rond.
When he bowed, she turned away from him and spoke calmly.
“You can leave now.”
She could have said it a bit more kindly.
Lord Rond left quietly, and the Princess stood by my bed. The fierceness in her eyes as she looked down at me made me tense for no reason.
I awkwardly spoke.
“Lord Rond has securely protected me. Thank you, Your Highness.”
“Hah, lies!”
“…Me?”
“In your heart, aren’t you cursing me with every bad word possible? Nearly died because of me.”
“In front of you, I’m wrong; behind you, I’m right.”
“Hah! You, really…”
I mustered the strength to raise my body. Then, I lifted the blanket to reveal my pitiful and ridiculous legs.
“It’s like this now, but they’re taking good care of me in the infirmary and pharmacy. I’ll gradually get better.”
“…”
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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