The carriage rattled as it crossed the bustling street.
Reyna nervously pulled her hood back over her face.
“……”
Would it be okay……?
It couldn’t be helped.
The duchess did tell her to avoid going out as much as possible, but if she explained the situation, the lady would understand her choice.
Going out was “restrained,”
And Duke Rembrandt had said “avoid it under any pretext.”
It was better to follow Duke Aser than to meet Duke Rembrandt.
Reyna anxiously recalled the conversation before departure.
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“I need to go out.”
Reyna was taken aback and looked at him in surprise.
“Going out?”
What should I do then?
Surely, the Duchess will call.
What if she asks if I’ve found any weaknesses in him during this time…?
Unaware, Reyna blurted out in panic.
“You’ve only been back for a few days. You’ve barely had a day’s rest, why not rest a little more……”
However, Aser draped his outdoor clothing over his shirt with a smirk.
“It’s time to go out. I’ve been idling too long. I’ve been welcomed as the savior of the century, and it won’t do to stay only in the room. It might be forgivable for a day, but if I continue to lay in bed and not go out, people would criticize me for being lazy. I can’t show that.”
Reyna hesitantly stood up.
Aser continued.
“In fact, taking a day off yesterday was quite a breakthrough. Thanks to the Duchess’ eagerness to let me rest.”
And that was thanks to Reyna too.
“……”
Seeing Reyna’s baffled face, Aser added with a smirk.
“I have to fulfill my duties as the savior. There’s much to do. Although I met with Duke Rembrandt yesterday, normally I should have been dragged around all day meeting the people introduced by the Duchess.”
I see. Duke Aser is busy.
It sounds obvious, why didn’t I think of it?
Unconsciously, I thought he’d stay in the room just like Miss Christina.
Since he’s been wandering for so long, he should rest deeply for at least a month, no, a week, doing nothing……
Reyna awkwardly tried to help him.
Something……
Shouldn’t she help him with his cravat, cufflinks, coat, those kinds of things?
But as a soldier, Aser had perfectly dressed himself in a blink of an eye.
“……”
Reyna, who had stood up but had nothing to do, wandered uselessly in front of him.
Aser, who had finished with the chest decoration, asked her.
“Will you go with me?”
Reyna’s eyes widened.
Go with him?
Reyna couldn’t go out. She was a fake Christina.
She was a standin, and she couldn’t expose her face outside.
Reyna recited the excuse given by the Duchess rigidly.
“A… I am… a little under the weather……”
Aser laughed as if understanding.
“Then, will you meet Duke Rembrandt first? I think I need to advance his work. I’m talking about the portrait.”
The answer came reflexively.
“No. I don’t want to meet any man other than you.”
Never, Duke Rembrandt.
“……”
“……”
And an awkward silence flowed between them.
Realizing something had gone wrong, Reyna’s face turned tomato red again.
“Claim to be slightly ill, or that you don’t want to meet any man other than your husband.”
Strange?
It didn’t feel like this when the Duchess said it, did it?
What’s the problem?
“……”
After a brief pause, Aser gave a small smile.
“Let’s go together then. We’ll meet Duke Rembrandt later. It doesn’t seem like a good idea to leave you alone. For various reasons.”
And he picked up a piece of clothing and draped it over her shoulders.
As she was enveloped in his arm, Reyna startled and shrank back.
Without any significant contact, he draped it over her hunched shoulders.
Thud……
A cape coat with a hood was draped over her shoulders.
While he adjusted the hood and collar, Reyna stood stiffly and held her breath.
His hands lingered near Reyna’s cheeks as he adjusted the hood and collar.
The scent was……
Not knowing what to do, she avoided his gaze, and Aser looked down at her with a gentle face.
“……Cover your face when you go out. You’re quiet.”
Aser smiled faintly as he adjusted her hood.
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“……Where are we going?”
In response to Reyna’s question, Aser answered simply.
“My subordinate’s house.”
It seemed that what was passed to the coachman was the address of his subordinate.
Reyna hesitated a bit before asking.
“Someone you’re always close to?”
“Tristan? No. Another subordinate’s house.”
Arthur added with a bland smile.
“You already know Tristan. I’ll introduce you formally soon.”
“Ah… no.”
As a fake wife, you’re going to introduce me to your subordinates, what are you going to introduce me as?
It seemed messy, but she couldn’t say she wouldn’t take the introduction either.
“…Yes.”
Reyna had no choice but to respond and trailed off.
“…”
The carriage entered a busy street near the square.
She had come out as he said, but she couldn’t help feeling uneasy.
Reyna, conscious of her exposed face, fumbled with the hood on her head a bit more.
It’s okay to reveal this much as ‘Miss’, right?
It should be okay…
“…”
Arthur watched Reyna, who seemed nervous and kept pulling her hood.
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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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