The Duke had left early due to urgent matters. The carriage is prepared behind the theater building.”
Caeron’s attendant conveyed the news. A shadow passed over Idel’s face.
The Duke’s schedule was packed by the hour. Intellectually, she understood that even attending the entrance ceremony was already stretching his limits.
Yet, she still wanted personal congratulations. The disappointment was inescapable.
“Go ahead. I’ll finish up here and head to the carriage.”
Striving to shake off her disappointment, Idel dismissed the attendant. She was about to briefly visit the library to borrow a book.
The polite attendant took his leave, and she was about to turn around.
“Miss Idel!”
Hearing the male voice calling her, Idel turned her head. Her eyes widened slightly as she recognized the man’s face.
“Oh, you are…”
“It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Are you well?”
“It’s you, Raynian? Long time no see.”
A smile spread across Raynian’s face when she remembered his name.
“You remember me.”
Joy surged from the depths of his heart and flickered in his blue eyes. His bright smile reminded her of the transparent sea she had seen on her past travels.
“I was quite impressed with your entrance ceremony speech. It captivated everyone.”
‘I couldn’t take my eyes off you for a moment.’
Raynian swallowed the rest of his sentence and sent her a gentle smile.
“You flatter me. Thank you.”
Genuine warmth filled Idel’s eyes, touched by the honest praise.
“Where are you headed?”
“I was about to go to the library. I want to borrow some books.”
Today was the day he wished to spend some time and have a conversation with her. Raynian showed interest by slightly leaning towards her.
“That’s fortunate. I was also curious about the library’s location. May I accompany you?”
“Of course.”
They headed for the library, maintaining a slight distance from each other.
Raynian matched his steps to Idel’s pace. She felt his careful consideration, ensuring she wasn’t uncomfortable.
“What kind of books do you like, Miss Idel?”
“I enjoy all genres, but I often read social science books. They offer various perspectives on a changing world.”
“Indeed, the exploration of politics, economics, law, history, and other social phenomena is fascinating. Different authors have different views on governing principles.”
“That’s true. People see and interpret the same social phenomenon differently. Though there might not be a single ‘right’ in value judgments, I believe the direction of inquiry should be the same.”
“The direction of inquiry?”
Instead of answering the puzzled Raynian, Idel posed a question.
“Do you know the difference between natural science and social science?”
“The primary difference would be the subject of study.”
“That’s right. Natural science studies natural phenomena, while social science studies human life.”
As Idel spoke, she looked at the people walking through the campus.
“Love and concern for humanity should be the foundation. I believe anyone studying social science should not lose this direction.”
Her words felt like a selfreminder. Her eyes shimmered with lively energy.
Unbeknownst to him, Raynian gently touched his chest. Her radiant image forcefully imprinted itself onto his heart.
“Love and concern for humanity… I’ll remember that.”
He answered with a resolute expression. Contrary to her intentions, his affection and concern for a particular person were growing.
Before they knew it, they arrived at the Empire University Library.
“This is the library.”
“It’s quite large.”
Both naturally headed for the section with social science books.
The two had similar tastes in reading, so they often shared opinions on books they had both read, or recommended unread ones to each other.
“Lindor’s new book, I see. It was an economic analysis based on enduring human traits.”
“Yes, the idea that there are common patterns of human behavior that persist even as times change was quite intriguing.”
“You’ve read it too, I see. What about this book? It’s about the changing social perception of women.”
“Is this a book you’ve read as well, Rainian?”
Idel looked at him with a slightly surprised expression. Even if he hadn’t said it outright, she had surmised that he was of noble birth.
While most noble men would acknowledge societal changes, they were reluctant to accept the changing role of women within it.
The book he’d handed her was one that the majority of male nobles would not pay attention to.
“Yes. I believe that women will be the ones to bring about societal changes. I think that the areas where a maledominated society hasn’t progressed will develop further with the participation of women.”
Rainian conveyed his thoughts in a calm but firm tone, locking eyes with her.
“I hope there will be more women like Idel who bring about societal changes.”
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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