The carriage heading towards the duke’s mansion moved slower than usual. It was due to Idel, who seemed to have expended all her energy as soon as she left the count’s residence, and had fallen asleep with her eyes closed.
Caeron silently watched the sleeping woman, who was slightly leaning on his shoulder. Wrapped in his large coat, she appeared much smaller and delicate. Her appearance was pitiful, like a newborn animal.
His profound gaze touched her soft cheeks, her long and thick eyelashes, and her slightly parted lips, as she breathed evenly. Tension filled Caeron’s jaw.
“Your Highness…….”
Gregory, who was sitting on the other side, called the duke with a small sigh. His face was full of questions. He was shocked not only by the sudden appearance of a prospective duchess but also because it was his first time seeing the duke look at a woman with such deep affection.
“You must have a lot of questions, but we’ll talk about it later.”
He opened the carriage window slightly, speaking in a soft voice, careful not to wake her, and cooled down his heated body in the chilly night air.
After a long period of patience, the carriage arrived at the duke’s residence. Caeron picked up the sleeping Idel. Her body was so light it almost felt weightless.
The servants who had been waiting at the entrance were all surprised and opened their eyes wide when they heard that the duke’s carriage had passed through the main gate. The reason was that when the carriage door opened, the duke himself was carrying someone in his arms.
‘Good heavens…!’
Even though it was dark, and the only light came from the gas lamps illuminating the entrance, it was clear that the person in the duke’s arms was a woman. Her face was not visible, wrapped in the duke’s coat, but her small stature and the long wheatcolored hair gave away her identity.
Particularly, Marilyn, who had served the duke since he was a prince, was more surprised than anyone else. He temporarily lost his usual composure, but soon regained it upon meeting the duke’s gaze.
“Marilyn, is the duchess’ room ready?”
“……!”
At the word ‘duchess’ from the duke’s mouth, the servants gasped once more. Marilyn’s eyes trembled violently, but soon answered in a neat voice.
“Yes, Your Highness. It’s ready.”
“Good.”
Caeron moved towards the duchess’ room, which was next to his own room. The duke and duchess’ rooms were connected by a door, but it was the first time the duke had stepped into the vacant room.
Looking at the duke carrying the mysterious woman up the stairs, all the servants stood with their mouths open in astonishment.
“Sir Gregory, what’s going on? Who is that woman?”
As the duke’s figure disappeared on the second floor, Marilyn urgently asked Gregory, who had returned with the duke. The other servants also looked at him with the same eyes, as if they were urging him to explain who the woman the duke had taken to the duchess’ room was.
“Well, that woman is…….”
Gregory scratched his head with an awkward expression. He could reveal the woman’s identity, but he himself did not fully understand why the duke had suddenly welcomed her as the duchess.
“Don’t dillydally, just tell us. I’ve never seen His Highness holding someone, especially a woman, in his arms!”
Marilyn urged the hesitant Gregory, as if frustrated. The other servants also nodded in agreement to her words.
“She is Miss Idel of the Fleur family.”
“The Fleur family? I knew of Lady Roselin, but I’ve never heard of that name.”
“Miss Idel is the eldest daughter of the Fleur family. I heard that she has never been involved in social activities.”
“I see. But how did His Highness meet her? And the fact that he carried her to the duchess’ room means…….”
“Today, we had some business at the Fleur count’s house. After that, His Highness had a private meeting with Miss Idel. I did not hear what conversation they had.”
As he spoke, Gregory meaningfully looked towards the stairs the duke had ascended.
“But, one thing is clear, Miss Idel is the prospective duchess recognized by His Highness.”
“……!”
All those in the Duke’s residence froze in disbelief. Their wide eyes testified to their sheer astonishment.
Caeron, who entered the Duchess’s bedroom, gently laid Idel on the bed. The soft moonlight streaming into the dim bedroom settled on the sleeping woman’s face. The woman lying alone on the large bed was a fascinating subject in itself.
“Idel.”
Caeron, whose voice was deeply subdued, savored her name and bowed down to bring his palm to the woman’s cheek.
Her small face was held in one hand. The feel of the smooth skin was vivid. His thumb slowly swept across her soft cheek.
‘It’s dangerous.’
Even in the carriage, but the scent in the enclosed space stimulated his lungs more deeply. He wanted to leave the deeply asleep woman to rest, yet conflicting emotions arose, urging him to wake her up immediately.
‘It’s not the time yet…’
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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