However, as the Emperor had not yet arrived, only the mother who had finished dressing was left alone in the prepared chair, waiting for him.
Kieron, who had escorted his mother instead of the Emperor, also looked at the mother’s darkening face with an embarrassed expression as the wait prolonged.
During that time, Pierre hurriedly came with news of the Emperor.
[Dash] Pierre, did you receive a message from Her Majesty? [Dash] …Yes. I just received a message from the chief attendant. [Dash] When did she say she would arrive? [Dash] I apologize for the delay… Her Imperial Majesty says she cannot come due to urgent matters. [Dash] Urgent matters? Has something serious happened to Her Majesty? [Dash] Well… [Dash] Why are you hesitating? Speak up quickly! [Dash] …It’s Her Imperial Majesty’s personal affairs. [Dash] Ah…At the mention of the Emperor’s personal affairs, a worried expression momentarily clouded Maryelle’s face. She already had a rough idea of what that personal matter might be.
[Dash] …Could it be that the Emperor is going to meet Lady Katrina, the Marchioness?Caelon, frowning, asked in a chilly voice. Despite the penetrating question, Pierre could not say anything and responded with a bitter expression, lowering his head.
Whenever the mention of personal matters of the Emperor came up, it was always related to Lady Katrina, the Marchioness. Although he didn’t hear the details, it was said that today, once again, something had happened to Lady Katrina suddenly, preventing the Emperor from coming.
Now, Maryelle’s face was filled not only with disappointment but also with resigned acceptance. Seeing her, who was pitiable, Kieron, who was by her side, couldn’t contain the anger he had been suppressing in her absence.
[Dash] Why does the Emperor… even on a day like this…! [Dash] It’s okay. It turned out well.Intervening to stop him, Maryelle gently ordered the artist who had been waiting nearby with a furious expression.
[Dash] Please draw me and my son together.Seated in the chair, Maryelle pulled Kieron to stand beside her, making an effort to smile brightly at him. [Dash] It would be more meaningful to leave the appearance of you going to the general’s position together.
Eventually, Kieron, reluctantly, stood beside Maryelle in place of the Emperor. However, while the portrait was being painted, Kieron, who stood by, saw it. The sight of Maryelle’s right hand, placed on her knee, gently caressing the wedding ring worn on her left ring finger.
Not just on that day, but on countless days, waiting for a partner who did not come even though she looked eagerly… That way, the mother withered and languished due to heartache caused by the Emperor. Even until the moment just before closing her eyes, facing death…
[Dash] Like Empress Maryelle, who sincerely loved the late Emperor. I sincerely… [Dash] Stop!Unable to listen to her confession any longer, uttered while looking at him eagerly like the mother used to, he couldn’t bear it.
[Dash] That feeling, it’s a delusion.He dismissed her sincere feelings toward him as a delusion, insisting that it was merely a sense of camaraderie in their contracted collaborative relationship…
He knew well that her feelings towards him were sincere. She was always a woman who faced her partner with sincerity without an ounce of falsehood.
Therefore, he couldn’t fully accept her feelings. The forms and limits of affection he could offer her were already set.
He couldn’t harbor the same feelings for her. The emotion that would render him powerless, falling for the other to the point of crumbling even to onlookers…
He couldn’t afford to be entangled in such reckless emotions.
‘I can never be weak.’
He needed to become even stronger than he was now.
‘For the revenge against those who led Mother to her miserable end…’
Behind the miserable death of his mother was the hidden truth of assassination. He vowed to reveal that truth and brutally avenge those who were his enemies.
‘And to protect the Grand Duchess…’
Moreover, those who had become a threat to him had now aimed for the Grand Duchess as well. He had to uproot them as quickly as possible as long as she remained by his side, posing a threat.
Raising his lowered head, Kieron picked up the investigative report placed on the desk. To protect her completely…
‘Fulfilling the mission comes first.’
Eventually, that was the best option available to him now.
Although he stared intently at the characters on the document with a piercing gaze, as if penetrating them with his cold eyes…
At some point, like the darkness of a deep night descending, his pupils settled heavily, and there was no movement.
[Dash] Now, I want to be your strength by your side. If you are fighting alone, I want to fight with you. If you are in danger, I want to save you.As her eyes, transparent as if filled with pure and upright emotions, continued to gaze at him, undeterred…
Unable to shake off the lingering pain of the outright rejection for her heartfelt confession, recalling her shaken figure…
Until the dawn of the dim twilight approached, Kieron stayed awake through the night with wide-open eyes.
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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