It was an order to honor him tomorrow. Packaged in a somewhat familiar tone.
‘Anyone would think we meet often and are close.’
I had rarely conversed with the Emperor even though I had attended the banquet. To the Emperor, I was just one of many noble daughters.
I casually tossed the Emperor’s letter onto the tray and looked back at Masa.
“Then Father must know.”
“Yes. He must have gone up to report.”
But the fact that there was still no word meant he didn’t care about this matter? However, it’s not just any call; it’s a summon from the Emperor.
Masa wasn’t worried at all, even though I had received the Emperor’s personal letter. Instead, she bustled around me restlessly.
“What are you looking for?”
“The black fox. The cute fox you brought! Where did it go?”
Masa’s words woke the black dragon that was quietly sleeping inside me.
[Oh, looking for me? Quite touching!]Excited Greed seemed ready to come out of the seal stone at any moment. I hurriedly warned Greed.
‘No, no, don’t come out now! Stay still.’
[Heh, I know.]‘I’ll take you out when Masa leaves.’
[Grumbling.]I soothed the sullen Greed and made excuses to Masa.
“I let it loose in the garden for a bit. It seemed stifled.”
“I’m sorry. I wanted to pet it…….”
“You can pet it later.”
“Yes! Miss, I thought about the name some more[dash].”
Just before Masa once again came close to getting on Greed’s bad side, someone fortunately knocked on the door.
It was the butler who found me.
“Miss. His Grace has summoned you.”
Yeah. Of course, Duke Ferdia wouldn’t just let it pass.
(This is a time marker.)
As soon as I stepped into Duke Ferdia’s office, the question flew at me.
“The Emperor called for you.”
“Yes. He said to stop by the palace tomorrow.”
“You don’t need to go.”
At the tremendous words to ignore even the Emperor’s summons, I momentarily lost my words and just pursed my lips.
‘Wasn’t I called to be told to behave?’
I thought it was a foregone conclusion that I would go.
Of course, I was in no position to take his words at face value.
“But His Majesty[dash].”
“It will probably be some trivial matter. He’ll inquire about what happened at the gathering, but you don’t need to step forward.”
It was easier for me to hide behind Duke Ferdia.
It wouldn’t be burdensome to confront the Emperor of the Empire.
I was nothing more than a daughter of a noble family, too great an existence for me.
I would like to pretend not to know and not go, as the Duke said, but I couldn’t.
Ignoring the Emperor’s direct personal invitation was tantamount to going against the Emperor’s will.
The matter was not one that could be handed down from the head of the family. The whole family would have to bear the Emperor’s wrath.
Even though it was one of the four great families, Ferdia, it was no easy task to confront the ruler of the empire.
So my personal problem would soon become the family’s problem.
‘I don’t think the Ferdia family needs to be disgraced because of me.’
I wasn’t even the real daughter of Duke Ferdia, so I couldn’t let them be disgraced because of me.
“I know I have disappointed my father.”
“……That’s not it, is it?”
While agreeing.
It was obvious that sending me alone to the Imperial City was not trustworthy.
To assure the Duke, I spoke determinedly.
“I’ll behave myself. I will never burden Ferdia.”
“Sigh…….”
The Duke swept his face and sighed. He seemed quite disappointed with me.
“I’ve grown up now. I really won’t cause any accidents.”
“Do you even realize that you have caused accidents before?”
“……Haha.”
I awkwardly laughed, and the Duke also cracked a short laugh. The once tense atmosphere lightened.
Soon, the Duke reluctantly permitted.
“Alright. Go.”
“Yes.”
“You may leave now.”
“Yes.”
I exited the office quickly, but I sensed something strange after the door closed.
‘Why isn’t he saying anything?’
Surely by now Prince Adenmir would have spoken to Duke Ferdia about the divorce, so it was only natural to mention it once.
But I didn’t have the courage to go back into the office.
I was afraid I might accidentally mention it and incur the Duke’s wrath.
‘I’ll have to see Prince Adenmir again.’
Luckily, I was going to the Imperial City tomorrow, so if I left early, I would have a chance to talk.
(This is a time separator.)
I arrived at the Imperial City earlier than planned, with my escort Reian. When we reached the entrance to the fortress, Reian stopped.
“I will wait here.”
“Eh? You’re not coming with me?”
“No.”
“You don’t have to see the Emperor?”
“That’s why.”
He had achieved his goal and been acknowledged by the Emperor, but there seemed to be some hidden feelings.
‘They said he’s the Emperor’s dog.’
A somewhat rebellious dog, perhaps…
“Okay. I’ll be back soon.”
I left Reian and entered the fortress. My first destination was Prince Adenmir’s office.
“His Majesty is not here.”
But unfortunately, it was in vain.
I revised my plan and decided to meet the Emperor first and then find Prince Adenmir.
The atmosphere on the way to the Emperor’s bedroom was strange.
Not a single ray of sunlight entered the windows of the corridor, as curtains were drawn, and the soldiers stationed there made no sound.
‘Is this a funeral parlor? With this atmosphere, one might catch a disease that didn’t exist.’
I crossed the silent corridor and finally arrived at the Emperor’s bedroom.
The waiting servant announced my visit.
“Your Majesty. Elodie Ferdia of the Ferdia family requests an audience.”
The response came back quickly. The chief attendant of the fortress opened the door for me.
“Please enter.”
It was just as I was stepping into the slightly open door.
A foul smell brushed past my nostrils.
‘……What’s this smell?’
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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