The Duke's Flower is Precarious (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 88
The official banquet hall, where the diplomatic delegations of Jupiter and Lisandro were holding their conference, was saturated with tense undercurrents.
This tension stemmed from the silent battle of wills between Kaeron and Lisandro’s First Prince, who sat facing each other as representatives of their respective nations. Though both displayed an equally unyielding stance, the temperature in their eyes and voices differed drastically.
“Does Grand Duke Elyos mean to suggest adjusting tariffs on trade with Lebeta?”
“That’s correct. Aligning both nations’ tariffs at around 15% would seem most appropriate.”
“What nonsense! Isn’t this clearly disadvantageous to Lisandro?”
“Well… I doubt it would be disadvantageous from Lisandro’s perspective either.”
Seeing the First Prince contort his face in irritation, Kaeron tilted his head slightly and offered a cold smile—an unmistakable expression of mockery toward the prince, who knew nothing of what Kaeron clearly understood.
Flushed crimson with rage at Kaeron’s demeanor, the First Prince slammed both fists onto the table.
“How is this not a loss! Lisandro imposes a 20% tariff on Lebeta, whereas Jupiter imposes only 10%! And now you propose we both change to 15%…!”
The First Prince seethed, wanting nothing more than to strike the Grand Duke’s smug, arrogant face—so calm it bordered on insolence. It was plainly obvious that, once again, Jupiter was scheming to exploit Lisandro for its own gain.
“Aren’t you using Lisandro’s name merely as a pretext to justify raising Jupiter’s tariffs on Lebeta? While Jupiter benefits, Lisandro would clearly suffer a loss—this is absolutely unacceptable!”
The First Prince shouted angrily, his expression conveying that he saw right through the Grand Duke’s dark intentions. The Jupiter delegation frowned and clicked their tongues at his outburst.
‘The most fundamental qualities in diplomacy are patience and composure…’
‘How can a leading imperial succession candidate behave like this…?’
Because Kaeron himself was the one engaging in dialogue, the First Prince’s furious demeanor appeared even more starkly contrasting against the Grand Duke’s icy calm.
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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Can’t wait for second prince to die . How dare he touch grand Duchess with his filthy hand.
I hope Kareon kills first prince . But maybe that’s not going to happen because of diplomatic relations between kingdoms. If at that moment aidel would have remained unconscious ,second prince definitely would have died .It’s unfortunate , that bastard should have died on spot.
I am blushing even though I don’t know what withdrawal symptoms is.