“You are currently in an unrestricted competition. I cannot confirm His Majesty’s intentions, but he will be observing everyone.”
“……Participate in the hunt?”
The Marquis’s face darkened even more.
“Whether the predator wins or the one upholding human morals wins, I do not know. However, His Majesty is not someone who believes that the qualifications to become the ruler of the future empire can be determined by a few problems.”
“I thought His Majesty pursued peace for the Hwangga…”
I felt a slight chill. However, the Marquis did not respond. I did not want to speculate on the suspicion hidden in that silence.
It took me a while to respond.
“Power is truly frightening.”
“You have gained valuable wisdom.”
The Marquis replied, and with a heavy heart, I gazed out at my familiar balcony.
‘Even finding a flaw-free answer…’
I felt fear. What would happen with this competition in the future, and would I be able to leave the palace…
There were many things I wanted to say to the Marquis as well.
Perhaps questions like, ‘How can I gracefully deal with someone who’s chasing me? Misha would probably ask the Marquis such a question without hesitation, but I felt I might not be able to do so until my death.
I finally mustered the courage to ask.
“Marquis, do you think I can do well?”
“Lorisha. When faced with a problem, the only one who can help you is yourself. You should consider yourself an ally.”
“Trust myself?”
The Marquis gently patted my head and left the room.
Trust myself.
Being a bastard. Being a troublemaker. And having a future hope with a barely achievable possibility.
What else did I have besides that?
Confidence, self-assurance, and such luxuries were things that men like Rokard Kaidel could enjoy. Even trust in people.
I realized that, despite meeting the Marquis again after a long time, I was inwardly on guard against him.
What if he scolded me, revealed my innermost thoughts, or laughed at me… What if and so on…
In terms of certainty, I found myself more frequently trusting in Rokard Kaidel than in myself.
For some reason, I could accurately distinguish when he spoke with sincerity and when he acted deliberately.
I knew that he genuinely believed that the madness he had recently started to show was for a good cause. However, knowing that and believing in him were entirely different issues.
I did not trust anyone, not even myself.
If Mom had not left me like that, could I have continued to trust the world as I trusted my mom?
Or did I run away from the Marquis, not trusting him like my mom who fled, resembling her who just did not know how to trust anyone…
“I knew I’d see your face here again. Did you come to boast about your maid medal to me?”
Appearing from nowhere, Misha stood in front of me. I was so surprised that my body twitched.
Misha glared at me and clenched her fist. The lingering emotions from the last tea party at the palace still hadn’t faded.
‘I came to the Marquis’s estate.’
The Misha from the past had a cute side despite being fierce, but seeing her face again after a long time, she seemed sensitive and fierce.
It was because of that brown-haired girl.
Having experienced Kalin Ancart, indeed Misha was not someone to be trifled with.
I laughed, wondering why I was upset at the club at all. When you think about it, what Misha endured was a serious matter.
But it happened, and now that Kalin Ancart, who found my weakness, wouldn’t dare to act recklessly against Misha.
So if Misha continued to attend the academy and married into a good family, the Marquis’s worries would decrease.
‘Let’s consider it as being filial, whatever.’
I said quietly, “The Marquis was worried about me, so I came to visit for a while. Don’t misunderstand.”
“I felt like I could survive only when I didn’t see you. I thought you should stay in the academy dormitory until you disappeared.”
Ah, that’s real!
Misha was probably trying to show off that she was a maid, so I thought I would boast that I was a student at the academy as she desired.
I also said with a sarcastic tone, “Really? Thanks. It’s nice to have friends in the dormitory, right?”
“…….”
Misha bit her lip and glared at me.
From Misha’s reaction, I could tell who she first thought of when hearing the words ‘dormitory friend.’
“I met Kalin Ancart.”
“What…?”
Misha’s eyes were filled with fear.
I thought it would be pleasant to shake Misha and see her feel better, but seeing her like that wasn’t as satisfying as I expected.
“Since she got a solid grip on me, if she bothers me again, she said it would reach you.”
Misha looked as if she turned white and stopped breathing.
I regretted my words, wondering what the girl had done to get such a reaction from Misha. Should I have torn out Kalin’s hair, feeling regret too late?
Misha barely spoke in a trembling voice.
“You…!”
“I don’t know what weakness she found in you, but don’t go out and disgrace the Marquis. Our positions are different, right?”
The enemy has to behave properly once they leave.
“…….”
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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