Watching Eunseol hastily leave as if chased, Eun swept the hair falling on his forehead roughly with his hand.
For no apparent reason, his chest felt tight, and his mood was sour.
Lost in thought, he was startled by Sohyang’s call.
“Your Highness, it’s too much in front of people. I do have a presence.”
“Stop the unnecessary talk and sit. What’s going on with someone who never came when called?”
“If Your Highness doesn’t come, I have no choice but to come.”
Sohyang rarely visited the palace.
She never did anything that would harm him in any situation.
If there were rumors that a courtesan visited Unyeon Palace, it was not a good sign, and unless it was a special occasion, he didn’t even bother to go.
Her visit meant something urgent or extraordinary.
Sohyang pulled a chair and sat in front of him. Unlike earlier, her expression was a bit darker.
“A few days ago, people from Left Minister’s side visited Eunwol-gwan. They used the inner court instead of the main residence.”
“If they used the inner court, there must be something. Did Left Minister attend?”
“Of course, he did. Listening to their words, it seems that Left Minister was involved in the legacy of the late Queen Jungsang Mama. Now he’s staking his life on the appointment of Song Gwi-in.”
“He must be. He has to have a son from my consort by now. Probably, he’s already preparing countermeasures in case the consort fails to give birth.”
“Absurd! Not only other consorts but also Queen Dowager is said to be unable to have a joint ceremony with the queen.”
“Mad!”
Swearing involuntarily.
The oppression of Left Chief Song Mun-sik was crossing the line day by day.
It was twisted that those who knew better than anyone that it was difficult to appoint with three legacies were interfering in the joint ceremony of the queen and the queen.
“Will they leave Your Highness alone if there is no heir through the queen? Your Highness must be a thorn in their side. They are already keenly eyeing your weaknesses. Even now, they are only looking for vulnerabilities.”
“It’s not their fault but yours for holding my weaknesses. Isn’t that right?”
“The person who knew that blocked our relationship as soon as the wedding was held.”
Sohyang said without malice, looking at him with eyes not filled with resentment.
Putting down the tea cup he was drinking, he chuckled gracefully.
Eun had never coveted the throne.
Although he had to live as if he didn’t exist behind his brother, such a life was not resented.
No one oppressed him, and he realized that he should not be special or resent anyone.
For the sake of his brother, who lost his mother at an early age, he deliberately avoided the love of King Seonwang and the Queen Dowager.
He even hesitated to step forward in front of people.
Such a life was not unfortunate.
It was just lonely and painful to be alone.
The person who saved him from an assassin and took care of him for a few days was Sohyang.
Through that connection, the two became unparalleled friends and allies.
The libertine and lascivious Prince Jinheon, and Sohyang, a notorious drinker in Eunwol-gwan. Sohyang personally spread rumors to avoid being restrained by the central figures again.
Thanks to those rumors, she could live comfortably and even hold the marriage ceremony she desired.
“I’ve been quite busy lately. Now that there’s no one to be mindful of, I should visit Eunwol-gwan soon.”
“Never let your guard down. Even now, you shouldn’t let them get to you. Be cautious, very cautious. Your Highness should eliminate them in front of your eyes. Do you understand what I mean?”
Eun narrowed his eyes, contemplating Sohyang’s words.
Even though he had lived quietly, Left Minister Song Mun-sik never left him alone.
“Do you know that the funding source of Left Minister is Jin-do Upper Class? There are rumors that this time, they are monopolizing ginseng from Jin-do Upper Class. Shouldn’t we stop it?”
“Don’t worry about it. Taeseong Upper Class has already started undercover work. Just wait a little longer.”
In recent days, Eun met with people from Taeseong Upper Class, including Hwangsoo, Kim Woosup, and Song’s people, avoiding the eyes of others. It’s natural for someone dissatisfied with any organization to have grievances.
As they had many dissatisfactions with Jin-do Upper Class and Left Chief Song Mun-sik, persuading them was not a difficult task.
“People from Upper Class are gathering frequently these days. Whenever they sit down, they talk about Jin-do Upper Class, and it sounds like a stormy night. It seems that something big is going to happen soon.”
“Is it something to worry about right away? Keep an eye on the movements of Left Minister and report to me if anything suspicious happens.”
“Yes, sir. By the way, did Her Highness get angry by any chance?”
“What?”
“You called her into the main hall, asking her to tidy up.”
Eun glanced at Sohyang with displeasure, who was staring at him as if she could read his mind.
“Don’t hurt the woman you have in your heart. If you want to keep the woman you want, you should cherish her.”
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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