No, I thought I had fallen, until I saw Duke Rocard Kaidel’s face, obscured by the night sky.
‘No, when did the person who was just in the tree….’
At some point, Misha’s voice came to mind. ‘Sudden.’
Duke Kaidel, who jumped down from the tree to catch me, wore a look of arrogance.
“What in the world… What audacity to jump over the railing… It’s ridiculous.”
“This, this, let go…”
Duke Kaidel, like someone who had just realized he was holding me, threw me down as if tossing me aside.
In the dark garden, he looked at me, arms crossed. The faint, elegant music flowing from the main building and his sullen energy were in stark contrast.
I’m going to go crazy!
I opened my mouth breathlessly.
“Wh, why here…”
“What are you doing here? I was formally invited.”
“This is not the east wing…”
There was no reason for a guest who should have been in the east wing banquet hall to be at the end of the west wing where I was staying. Moreover, he was watching me from the tree across my balcony.
It wasn’t something that could be excused as having lost his way to the east wing, was it?
But he beat me to the punch.
“If I hadn’t been here, you would have been in big trouble, right?”
“If Your Grace hadn’t been here, I wouldn’t have fallen in the fi… first place.”
What I said was clearly true, but it sounded rather unscrupulous given the situation.
Duke Kaidel didn’t seem to like my answer either; his breathing was a little rough with excitement.
He disdainfully gestured at my bag, stuck in the lawn, and scolded me as if I were a naughty child.
“Are you running away now?”
“Traveling… Haha. Will you believe me if I explain?”
I sat down exhausted on my bag. Then Duke Kaidel seemed even more bewildered.
Why did this person have to show up today?
Have I been caught on the back foot again?
From Misha to Duke Kaidel, I found all of this so absurd that I stammered without realizing it.
“Today is really tough. Birthdays are always tough, but today is especially so.”
“Your birthday… did you say?”
I answered feebly.
“Yes. From today, I’m an adult.”
Then Duke Kaidel spat out an irritated groan and began to wander around the dark garden. Although it was happening right before my eyes, it was an incredibly surreal sight.
He disappeared for a moment, then suddenly popped out of the darkness. He handed me a rosebud that was closed.
“Shouldn’t women receive flowers today? Take it.”
“…”
What’s this guy talking about?
As I looked up blankly, he spoke again.
“It’s closed because it’s night, but it’ll bloom beautifully tomorrow. That’s how flowers are. What’s the matter?”
I took the rose he was waving in front of me. Even the thorns had been removed from the stem.
I was stunned for a moment, holding the rose. I didn’t know what to do with this flower.
“Say thanks.”
“Th, thank you.”
“You’re welcome. Miss Lorisha Roar.”
Then he flared up again.
“So this isn’t running away, it’s independence? Because you’re an adult?”
“No, traveling…”
“Who travels like this…”
“Why have you been angry since earlier?”
When I snapped, Duke Kaidel shut his mouth tightly, then spoke angrily.
“It’s natural to be angry when I came looking for you and you’re running away.”
“Why me? Besides, were you looking into my room by climbing the tree earlier? Wow, that’s extremely rude?”
My conscience snapped in such a useless place. The best defense is an offense, so I should have attacked him, but my words twisted into a question.
Duke Kaidel stood in front of me and crossed his arms. In the darkness, looking up at his broad shoulders.
I thought he was on the skinny side when I saw him before, but it must have been an illusion created by the proportions of his body.
“You should be begging for my forgiveness, Miss Lorisha Roar. Or is it Miss Lorisha Roba?”
“……!”
“Don’t you know that using an alias to enter the palace is a serious crime?”
“You…?”
If I can’t go to Mr. Roiman anymore, my future planning is ruined. My mind snapped back, and I sprang up.
I pressed my face close to him and said firmly.
“It’s not an alias!”
“Lying as well? Until now, I regarded your selfconfidence as a strength, but must I amend my opinion of you now that you’re an adult?”
“It’s not a lie! I used my mother’s surname until I entered the Count’s house. I’m also Lorisha Robaig!”
“…….”
“I couldn’t tarnish the Count’s name by being known to enter the palace doing odd jobs. Especially when he’s already the subject of unnecessary gossip because of an illegitimate child!”
“If we must delve into it, the responsibility is on the Count.”
“I know, I know, but…”
I suddenly found myself at a loss for words.
I was wondering if such a brat even existed. Was he really of noble blood?
The nobles enjoyed themselves thoroughly, but when scandals arose because of affairs or illegitimate children, they treated the other party like a devil. They would claim that they were the victims, that their family’s honor had been sullied.
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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