Rose nodded at the Duke’s words.
‘Good. I was wondering when I should tell him about this.’
“Oh, Jane. Would you like to come along?”
“No, it’s okay. The mansion is not far.”
Jane declined with a sideways nod.
“Still, I could give you a ride on my way.”
“It’s really okay.”
With a faint smile, Jane took Rose’s hand.
“I’ll respect the lady’s choice. But please promise me one thing… that you’ll come back safely.”
“Of course. It’s me, Rose. You don’t have to worry about that.”
Rose deliberately raised her tone to alleviate Jane’s concerns.
Observing Rose’s behavior, Jane nodded.
“Go inside.”
“Yeah. See you next time.”
“Yes. Until… we meet again.”
Rose left behind Jane’s wistful gaze and boarded the carriage. Then, turning towards the Grand Duke, who followed her, she spoke in a serious tone.
“Your Grace, the Duke of Fletche has caused trouble again.”
“The Duke of Fletche?”
The Grand Duke’s gaze turned cold at Rose’s words.
“Yes. It seems they intend to frame you again at the princess’s birth celebration.”
Though Nerran had them under surveillance, the Grand Duke had not noticed any signs.
“Sigh.”
“Luckily, we found out before the birth celebration.”
“Did the maid we met just now inform you?”
“Yes.”
“…Is she trustworthy?”
“Don’t worry about Jane. She’s not a child who would lie to me.”
The Grand Duke remained silent, seemingly lost in thought in response to Rose’s words. His mind seemed quite complex.
“Let’s at least listen to their plan once. I wonder what dirty tricks they are planning this time.”
The atmosphere inside the carriage became remarkably cold at the Grand Duke’s calm voice. The chill was not just Rose’s imagination.
“They plan to replace the goblets made of the unicorn’s horn that the princess uses with counterfeits. Also, they plan to switch the wine you will take.”
The Grand Duke frowned. Even without listening to Rose’s entire explanation, he could understand what they were up to.
“They intend to frame me for poisoning.”
Rose nodded quietly at the Grand Duke’s words.
“But, your uncle must not be unaware of this plan. Is he allowing his daughter to be poisoned?”
“He promised to administer only a small amount, enough to make her faint temporarily.”
“Huh!”
It was outrageous. Despite knowing about Diana’s trauma, her uncle consented to this because of his own ambition.
“Are you going to inflict such a wound on Diana again?”
What in the world was this insignificant authority…!
He felt disgusted by his uncle, who was willing to use his only daughter, Diana.
The Sun couple left the world through poisoning. It happened before Diana could fully overcome the sorrow of losing her mother.
Next to her, there was always Diana.
During the reign of Emperor Sun, during the reign of Empress Sun… and even at the moment her mother died.
Diana was the first to discover their cold bodies.
The incident was an indelible trauma for Diana. It was a horrific event for a child under 7 to endure.
It made the fear of poisoning even stronger.
Diana had to endure daily anxiety about not knowing when she might die.
She not only employed a poison inspector but also always wore leather gloves to prevent any poison from penetrating her skin.
Similarly, Grand Duke Artem faced shock due to the poisoning of the Sun couple.
However, unlike Diana, who became stronger in her trauma, the Grand Duke overcame his own trauma by sharpening the blades of revenge.
Artem Grand Duke couldn’t help but feel a chill down his spine at the thought of his uncle.
“…I can’t believe the news that Emperor Sun’s condition has worsened, and he has passed away.”
Though the situation was suspicious of poisoning, the investigation was quickly concluded for some reason.
Afterward, it was evident that the Grand Duke’s uncle and Duke Fletche were involved.
“…Quite logically organized. I suppose we should pay attention to what the maid said.”
The Grand Duke, who had doubted Jane, seemed to somewhat trust her words now.
“If we seek Princess’s permission and refrain from attending, we may avoid immediate danger… However, it’s equivalent to losing the opportunity for retaliation.”
Artem Grand Duke nodded at Rose’s words.
“Let me think for a moment.”
He touched his forehead tiredly, closing his eyes.
There were ten days until the Princess’s birth celebration.
Within that time, he needed to find a suitable solution. The carriage carrying Artem and Rose continued its vigorous journey.
Meanwhile, Jane, who was watching the departing carriage absentmindedly, trudged toward the mansion.
“…But really, are you truly not involved with the Grand Duke in any way?”
The more she thought about it, the stranger it seemed.
Rose, who got involved in the Grand Duke’s affairs despite having no connection, and the Grand Duke, who waited for Rose late at night, were both puzzling.
Passing through a small forest path, the viscount’s residence was soon visible. Jane walked slowly, her thoughts entangled.
Locked in her stern thoughts, Jane ended up tripping on her own foot.
“Oops!”
One of Jane’s feet slipped as if gliding toward the lakeside. Simultaneously, Jane’s body tilted toward the lake.
At that moment, a person in a worn robe rushed over and grabbed Jane’s hand.
“Ah, thank you.”
If she had made a wrong move, she might have swum in the rotten lake water. Jane expressed her gratitude and looked at the person who helped her.
The one who helped her was Seren.
Seren took off the reversed robe and looked at Jane.
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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