With a shy smile, the words Koreans say when receiving a gift naturally came out.
“Where did you buy such an elegant gown?”
‘Oh, nice. That was natural.’
I felt quite good about my intended reaction.
Though it was kindly spoken, Ellen’s unique haughtiness was present. However, compared to the times when I beat Philip and yelled with a loud noise, it was mild.
“……Yes?”
Laila’s beautiful eyes trembled greatly. Her constant fidgeting with both hands looked anxious.
I probably need to add a definite word.
“Thank you so much. I will wear it well.”
“……!”
Laila’s face was filled with a blush.
Startled, she slightly covered her wideopen mouth with both hands, and Laila’s eyes became moist.
“I… Mother.”
A smile bloomed like a flower at the trembling edge of Laila’s lips. Tears even welled in her moistened eyes.
“I’m even happier because you’re happy.”
She looked very touched. I gently took one of her hands.
“You’ve had a hard time so far. From now on, ‘I am the mistress of this house’, think like that and stay comfortably.”
“Uh, Mother?”
Laila wiped her eyes with her other hand. Her beautiful face bloomed with pure joy and happiness.
Behind the touched Laila’s shoulder, I saw Marlboro, whose pupils were greatly shaken. The seated Philip and the standing Domingo had the same reaction.
It wasn’t unreasonable, as it was a 180degree different appearance from the Ellen they knew. I grasped Laila’s hand more tightly.
“If Marlboro behaves disrespectfully, let me know anytime.”
Of course, the male lead doesn’t often behave disrespectfully to the female lead.
But there were clearly frustrating parts in the development of the novel.
I grinned at Laila and drove the point home.
“If he annoys you, snap!”
Marlboro flinched reflexively. My tone was not threatening, but it was the result of Ellen often whipping young Marlboro in front of him.
Every time the sound of the whip seemed to tear the air, young Marlboro was terrified, and Ellen enjoyed it very much.
I regretted the reality that I couldn’t actually whip him and that I could only do it when we were alone.
If a child was injured, Philip wouldn’t stand for it, after all.
The ones who had to bear Ellen’s remaining regrets physically were the lowly maids and servants.
“……Ahem.”
I cleared my throat once.
Anyway, thanks to the past, my words wouldn’t be taken lightly by Marlboro.
“You know my temper, right?”
Marlboro’s Adam’s apple quivered. Laila, who glanced at my rigid husband, nodded with a shy smile.
There was a moment of silence. Philip’s eyes, unable to say outright how ridiculous my actions were, turned to the blanklooking Domingo.
“Ah! My apologies, Master.”
Domingo, suddenly coming to his senses, opened Philip’s gift box.
As expected, it was the same gown.
“Hmm!”
Philip coughed falsely and hardened his expression slightly with closed and then open eyes.
“Thank you. But here’s the thing. I actually have something to tell you.”
After a brief silence, Philip said in a calm voice, focusing his gaze on me.
“We filed for divorce a week ago.”
“Yes?”
Marlboro and Laila were startled. However, relief clearly flashed through at the same time. Even though they were happy to exchange gifts now, the children had endured quite a lot of Ellen’s torment.
It wasn’t unreasonable for surprise and relief to overlap.
“After the consideration period, Ellen will leave this mansion.”
Philip smiled bitterly. It was not a smile of regret that it had come to this.
“Of course, even after the consideration period, it’s not certain that Ellen will leave……”
The bitterness came from the possibility that even after the divorce, I wouldn’t leave. There was nothing to say to such an expression.
He was seeing the actions of the original Ellen very precisely.
“So, I guess I can’t wear this gown. Instead, I will display it well in the dressing room and keep thinking of your heart.”
“Indeed.”
Certainly! Here’s the translated passage:
“Yes, Father.”
A faint shadow of dissatisfaction crossed Laila’s warm expression, but it was a face that understood Philip.
“Domingo, take all the robes and display them well.”
“Yes, Master.”
Main gift’s dressing room display.
That is, robes that nobody can wear.
This seems to be following the original work’s atmosphere.
“Wait, does ‘all’ mean you will display my robe too?”
Philip’s face showed that it was only natural.
“Wouldn’t that be better?”
I raised my voice in surprise at Philip’s words. I couldn’t let my favorite robe be taken away.
“I bought this beautiful thing for you to wear, so why only display it? And why are you deciding the fate of my things?”
My objection caused Philip’s brow to furrow slightly.
“Are you saying we should wear the couple’s robes?”
“Of course! I’ll wear it.”
I’m going to wear this pretty robe and score points with Laila, you know?
“I have no intention of wearing it.”
“I don’t care whether you wear it or not!”
“Even so, our divorce will not be overturned.”
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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