Eschika was surrounded by nobles, her laughter light and carefree.
Yet she didn’t forget to occasionally follow Lernev’s movements with her eyes. Reading Eschika’s gaze, Duke Zalts subtly asked,
“Are you worried something might go wrong?”
“No, I trust you, Duke.”
Eschika folded her eyes into a smile. Duke Zalts pressed a hand to his chest and let out a pained groan.
Internally nodding at the lovestruck man’s gaze, Eschika thought,
‘Lucky that Duke Zalts turned out to be more useful than expected.’
All this time, Eschika had been sharpening the blade of revenge and carefully planning.
With the crowd as a cover, she planned to abduct Lernev and sell her as a slave in another country.
That way, she would no longer have to worry. Lernev was the only one who had questioned her false princess identity in Basuker.
Moreover, she could satisfyingly take her revenge for marring her beautiful face.
Eschika began to look for someone to help her.
Initially, she consulted with the Duchess of Dürenburg. Thankfully, the Duchess readily agreed to help a distressed maid.
So, Eschika made a slightly more difficult request.
Starting off with an easier request made rejection less likely, and gradually increasing the demands had worked so far.
‘I wish to comply with your request as much as possible, but this will be difficult.’
As soon as the conversation turned to abducting Lernev, the Duchess of Dürenburg started to withdraw.
‘Besides, if it’s such a task, someone else could help you. Like, say, Duke Zalts…’
Dismissing the unhelpful Duchess of Dürenburg, Eschika sought out Duke Zalts.
Given their past interactions, convincing Duke Zalts was not difficult.
‘Princess, you don’t look well. Is something troubling you?’
Since Duke Zalts admired Eschika, he took the bait immediately.
‘Actually, I’ve been harassed by a guest from Paradium.’
Upon showing the scar on her cheek as evidence, Duke Zalts was outraged.
‘This can’t be ignored. I must inform the Emperor and seek a solution…’
Eschika restrained Duke Zalts, who was ready to march into the palace.
‘I considered that as well. But I fear the consequences, so I didn’t dare speak.’
‘Consequences?’
Eschika brought up an incident from her past in Paradium.
Lernev had almost caused the death of a person of importance in Paradium, although she had been ignorant back then.
‘Such a malicious woman… It’s hard to tell a person’s character just by their appearance.’
With a bitter face, Duke Zalts was swayed by Eschika’s words.
‘So, I’m really scared. What if she does the same thing to me?’
Tears welled up in Eschika’s eyes, tugging at Duke Zalts’ compassion.
‘Don’t worry. I’ll handle this.’
As Eschika intended, Duke Zalts’ eyes glowed menacingly.
‘What… what will you do?’
‘I will chase her back to Paradium so she never dares come near you again!’
While not a bad idea, Eschika wanted a more definite solution.
Imagining Lernev enjoying Paradium made her uncomfortable. Besides, if she became the Empress of Basuker, she might have to see Lernev again, which was the biggest problem.
So, she further manipulated Duke Zalts.
Wishing for Lernev to disappear from the world.
Considering the risks, they invested a lot of effort in the planning stage.
But the opportunity to carry out his plan was hard to come by, and the Emperor’s birthday seemed like the perfect timing.
The palace was filled with hundreds of invited nobles, not to mention their escorting knights, coachmen, and servants—making for a staggering total.
So, for several days before and after the Emperor’s birthday, the palace gates would be wide open.
‘With so many people, slipping in and out would go unnoticed.’
Many nobles approached today’s protagonist, Ikar, to converse. Introducing Lenev to everyone wore Lenev out.
So, just as he was about to leave the hall to take a break—
“I’ll accompany you.”
Dhan quickly approached and stood beside Lenev, who had just parted ways with Ikar.
“What on earth is going on?”
“……?”
“I can’t shake the feeling that you’re trying not to leave me alone.”
Was the question too sharp?
A momentary look of perplexity crossed Dhan’s face, but he soon began speaking with a smile.
“Bees are naturally attracted to beautiful flowers. I’m simply trying to keep flies away from your grace.”
His words flowed like a clear stream.
Yet, Dhan’s facial muscles twitched, as he had never charmed a woman before.
When Lenev stared at him intently, his face flushed slightly. Even he found his recent excuse to be embarrassing.
“Lord Dhan, a moment, please.”
Lenev led Dhan to a deserted area and asked softly.
“Be honest with me. Are you hiding something from me?”
Dhan appeared uncomfortable, but Lenev continued.
“Or are you on guard for some danger that might happen today?”
“……!”
Dhan’s eyes widened in surprise but he quickly composed himself.
“I honestly don’t know why Your Grace would say that.”
Dhan bowed deeply.
“See that man in the feathered hat, and that man lingering near the orchestra members…”
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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