Duhan flipped through the documents in response to Ikar’s question.
“The documents list the name of a vassal lord in the southeast.”
At first, Ikar thought Baron Shaban had sent a gift to win Renab’s heart.
But he felt an uneasy feeling somewhere.
“Shall we investigate further?”
“Do so.”
“Your Majesty, why are you interested in Baron Shaban? Has something suspicious occurred?”
Vain spoke with menacing eyes, ready to draw his sword and charge at any moment.
Unlike before, Bashuker, like other empires, had seen an increase in the importance of wealth.
As a result, nobles began to accumulate wealth in secret from the emperor by avoiding taxes and using various methods.
This had the potential to be a problem later on.
If they used the accumulated wealth to increase their mercenaries, they might eventually rise against the imperial family.
“It would be better to find out first. There might be someone behind it.”
On the surface, the person who sent a gift to Renab was Baron Shaban.
If the truth about the illegal sale of noble titles was revealed, both the seller and buyer would be held responsible.
But the seller bore more responsibility.
Thus, if a problem occurred with the gift sent in Baron Shaban’s name, the buyer could easily escape blame.
Baron Shaban, who knew nothing, would be framed for the crime.
“Do you think, Your Majesty, that someone used Baron Shaban’s name to send a gift to Duchess Siren?”
“The possibility is certainly there.”
As for where Ashika had heard the past stories, it was a secondary issue; his reason for exposing Renab’s dark history seemed clear.
‘It must be to show strong animosity.’
In the original story, Renab’s peach allergy was so threatening that it could have cost her her life.
So if Ashika had intentionally gifted peaches to Renab.
It was fair to assume that his intention was to kill.
Since he had clearly picked a fight, there was no reason to avoid it.
Upon returning to the VIP room, Renab quickly jotted down the necessary items on a small notepad.
She then secretly passed it to Amber.
“Amber, quietly go outside the palace today.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
Amber returned the next day with the items on the notepad.
Renab, who had double-gloved her hands to avoid skin exposure, wrapped herself in cloth and completed her preparations.
She opened the windows wide for ventilation, and then began her work.
She painted a sapphire pendant with tree sap using a wooden brush.
Watching her, Amber’s expression turned eerie.
“Ma’am, what are you doing? Have you developed a new hobby without my knowing?”
It was strange to see her applying tree sap to an expensive sapphire pendant.
“Yep, I’ve developed a new hobby.”
Renab briefly responded to Amber’s question and meticulously added more tree sap to the sapphire.
Then she placed the sapphire pendant near an open window where the wind passed through easily.
“Amber, never touch this with your bare hands.”
Amber, who had been staring blankly, nodded her head.
“Yes? Yes….”
Renab sat down on the sofa in front of the fireplace and picked up the book she had been reading.
“Ma’am, if you’re planning something, can you give me a hint?”
Renab calmly replied to Amber’s solicitation.
“You’ll find out soon enough. Just wait a little.”
Amber, who had been pouting, shrugged her shoulders and said,
“Then, I’ll go on an afternoon inspection.”
Renab took her gaze off Amber’s rather feeble back and turned her eyes to the sapphire pendant drying in the wind.
Soon she envisioned Ashika groaning in agony.
It felt a bit sad, but that was it. It was nothing compared to the pain she had suffered in her past life due to Ashika.
Moreover, she painfully realized through Ashika that people’s natures do not change easily.
The situation had clearly changed since the regression.
Even though there was no need to compete over Lucius, the fact that a gift had been sent upon discovering the allergy showed as much.
“I won’t let myself be pushed around like before the regression.”
It was then that Reneb had made up his mind. Kiernan entered the drawing room.
“How did the task go?”
“I took care of it as you instructed, m’lady.”
Kiernan handed Reneb an envelope. His face was full of questions.
However, unlike Amber, he didn’t question the odd errand.
That evening.
Reneb put a moderately dry sapphire pendant into a luxurious box and wrapped it nicely.
He then handed it to Amber, saying,
“The recipient is Princess Adria of Solty. The sender is Baron Shaban.”
Receiving the letter and box without a word, Amber suddenly opened her eyes wide and looked at Reneb.
“……!”
Only then did she seem to grasp Reneb’s intentions.
“I’ll be on my way, Miss!”
Holding the items, Amber left the drawing room with shining eyes.
Esika stood in front of a mirror, wearing a dress of pure white.
While she was checking her appearance, her maid created a fuss.
“Your Highness, you look truly dazzling today!”
Esika lightly nodded her head with an unimpressed face.
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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