“I am narrow-minded. Do I seem to have a reason to be loyal to this family?”

The Duke looked at me with bloodshot eyes. He observed my old room, a space without any decent decoration, and the woman in it, her eyes alight with vengeance.

Every time his eyes wavered, a thrilling emotion surged in my heart.

Yes, maybe, just maybe. Could this woman be different from the other people of the Duke’s family?

Think about that possibility. Fall for it, Darius.

As always, like the kind-hearted male protagonist who never gives up on humanity. Show me the ideal image.

“You are…….”

“Annette Porshe was a meaningless person in the Porshe family.”

I said it sharply.

“But now I have a new chance to live, and I intend not to miss it.”

Naturally, by this opportunity, I meant the life as the wife of the Duke Inkheart.

“I will dedicate everything I have to live this new life. For Inkheart. So I would like one thing from the Duke. Your favor towards me.”

If I’m not left abandoned in a remote castle to die, like in the original work, then I have a new chance to live.

“If you wish, you can divorce me after a few years of marriage. I am willing to do anything to get away from the detestable Porshe family and start a new life.”

I couldn’t miss the chance to appeal that I wouldn’t be a hindrance to the future heroine, in case of any unforeseen situations.

I approached him with a candle. In the dark night, only the small flame quietly watched over us.

“So, why don’t you trust me once?”

I was shorter than him. I stood below his chin.

Clang, thud, thud.

The sound of metal hitting the floor echoed heavily. The male protagonist, Darius, finally removed that wretched silver mask.

“Nice to meet you, Your Grace.”

Black hair, likewise black eyes. Handsome features one couldn’t easily forget.

His usually cold black eyes found their warmth as they looked at me, as if inviting me into the line he had drawn.

Annette Porshe in the original work had never seen this face in her lifetime.

My heart pounded. Because he was too handsome? No.

“With just this moment, I will not regret becoming your wife, Your Grace.”

Finally, changing the original story. Even if it’s a small piece, the original story starts to change.

Unlike Annette in the original, who never saw the Duke’s face, I have seen his real face.

“And I promise. You will not regret marrying me, Your Grace.”

I will be a good extra wife. After helping the male protagonist prosper the North and cleanly parting ways when the heroine appears, I will gather a fortune for my new life. It starts right now.

I was determined not to even show my face to the Porshe family women. This marriage was a political one. The South was supposed to get the honor of marrying into the Duke’s family, the North the needed supplies, a transaction devoid of emotions.

Despite the overt hostility shown at our first meal together, Annette Porshe approached him without hesitation and proposed a deal.

Darius incredulously looked at the silver mask he had removed himself.

〈Now I can at least see the face of my man before getting married.〉

Annette Porshe was always confident. All the reports about her were lies. She never hesitated and bravely faced all the persecution inflicted on her.

〈I am narrow-minded. Do I seem to have a reason to be loyal to this family?〉

Annette Porshe’s eyes shone as she said this, more valiant than any Northern woman.
“It’s strange. On the first day I arrived, the air in the South felt sticky and irritating.”

But now, the Southern air, greeted with a bare face, wasn’t repulsive. Instead, it was refreshing.

“Annette Porshe.”

The woman reacted to that short name. It felt strange.

Something was changing. And she was at the start of it.

The woman who promised to be his wife and a true member of the North.

“Ah, of course, I’m not proposing marriage in a romantic sense. Nor am I greedy for the power and honor of being the Duchess. It’s an alliance, a formal request for marriage as an alliance… Right? Isn’t that how people usually say it?”

“What did you say?”

“Please forget the last part. I’m just nervous. How could I have known I’d be saying something I’ve only read in books?”

It was a logical but oddly concluded proposal.

Thinking he wouldn’t believe her, Annette repeatedly said the marriage was just formal. She mentioned that after stabilizing her and the North’s situation, divorce wouldn’t be an issue.

Annette Porshe was no ordinary woman. Talking about divorce while preparing for marriage. Approaching him intimately, as if they had known each other for a long time.

Is this the personality of all ladies who grew up neglected in wealthy families?

No. Only Annette would be like this.

Darius felt an indescribable certainty. That marrying Annette Porshe might be more than just a strategic alliance.

‘I should retract what I said to Daniel.’

He had sternly warned Daniel, who defended Annette, not to lose his mind in the mild air of the South.

It was he who had prematurely judged.

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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