Lea, heading towards the plaza visible in the distance, was weary. After receiving gold from Rikel, she could not easily fall asleep.
A person of high status who easily handed over a large amount of gold. Lea was still apprehensive, unable to uncover who was behind it.
‘Judging from the gold from the Parchia Merchant Group, there seems to be some connection.’
A few days ago, the gold handed to her by Rikel was marked with the guarantee of the Parchia Merchant Group.
The Parchia Merchant Group, operated by the current emperor’s relatives, boasted substantial wealth, ranking among the top five in the Croatia Empire.
Under the protection of the current emperor, they were gaining fame day by day. There was no one in the empire who did not know the Parchia Merchant Group.
‘Surely, the royal family isn’t involved? That would be a headache.’
It was a plausible deduction.
While the emperor and the count were outwardly friendly, no one knew what could happen before power.
Regardless, the most threatening presence now was the emperor himself, given the existence of the count. As if she had a headache, Lea hung her head.
“Let’s go to the herbalist first.”
Sighing deeply, Lea looked at the sign of the distant herbalist and approached.
Today was the day, once a month, when precious herbs imported from famous herbalists from various continents arrived in the Heidern territory.
Lea, who needed to purchase various herbs for her experiments, quickened her steps.
‘It would take a long time to bring them from the capital.’
The count’s antidote was also urgent. If she delayed further, her life might be in danger.
Lea, who was approaching the herbal shop, called the clerk.
“Where is the moonflower?”
She had confirmed in the library a while ago that the moonflower has some detoxifying effects on the side effects of porarium, which is related to blood vessel disease.
“It’s on the display at the entrance.”
When she turned her eyes to where he pointed, she saw a flower emitting a bright yellow light. Lea was about to head there when she stopped.
A white pith. Lea found an unexpected item.
“Oh. You handle white pith too? Do you also deal with poisonous herbs?”
“Yes, yes. Ah, it is toxic.”
White pith was poisonous. The clerk nodded understandingly and smiled.
“In some regions, it’s used to calm down hives. Isn’t every herb a poison or a medicine depending on how you use it?”
“It’s used for skin conditions.”
Lea nodded as if she understood. It was a fact she learned for the first time. After all, wasn’t it a drug made by collecting good herbs for the body?
“Yes, yes. Next time, you should try it too, pharmacist.”
It was just as Lea purchased the moonflower and was leaving the herbal shop.
Thinking she should make a cup of moonflower tea for the count when she returned to the mansion, Lea suddenly halted.
“Huh?”
Lea’s face brightened as she discovered Rikel turning a corner. It seemed Rikel had come out to run errands in town as well.
It was well done. She had been wondering how much the Parchia Merchant Group was involved.
It was better to ask here than to meet secretly in the mansion, avoiding people’s eyes.
“Ri…!”
The moment Lea waved her hand and tried to call out to Rikel, he disappeared into a building without noticing her.
Lea’s face hardened as she approached the building where Rikel disappeared. The name of the huge mansion at the entrance.
“Magnolia Merchant Group?”
‘Why did Rikel come here?’
All items from Count Heidern’s mansion were supplied through the Parchia Merchant Group.
As the empire’s only prince, it was somewhat natural for Parchia to manage the count’s household affairs.
Therefore, she heard that the relationship between the Magnolia Merchant Group in the territory and the Heidern Count’s House was not good.
“This is strange.”
Could she have come to order urgent kitchen supplies? Lea, wearing an uncomfortable expression, turned around and headed towards the mansion.
Returning to the mansion, Lea headed straight to the kitchen after organizing the herbs. It seemed unusual where she had met Rikel in the city, so she planned to check on the kitchen staff.
The dining room was bustling with maids’ activity, probably because it was approaching mealtime.
Walking towards the back of the kitchen, heated by the stuffy warmth, she spotted the head chef, Hans.
“Chef.”
“Ah, aren’t you the new apothecary? What brings you to the kitchen?”
Perhaps due to working in front of the hot fire, Hans approached Lea, wiping his sweat soaked face.
“I bought some snacks while I was in town. It’s a small thank you for always accommodating me in the kitchen.”
“Why go through such trouble. Hehe.”
Hans, who was always cheerful, received the snack basket handed over by Lea with a broad smile. Lea, leaning against the counter, scanned her surroundings.
Hans asked her, seeing her behavior as if she was searching for someone.
“Looking for someone?”
“I don’t see Rikel. Did he run an errand?”
“Oh, that lad has a day off today.”
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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