Sigh. Carlott let out a deep sigh without answering. I wasn’t curious at all, but I asked out of courtesy.
“What’s the problem?”
“I can’t see you while I’m in the temple. Damn. I want to put you in my pocket and take you.”
“……. ”
“Can’t I put you in my bag?”
How could he?
I stared coldly at Carlott, and he quickly avoided my gaze, probably embarrassed.
“I’ll, I’ll go.”
Carlott quickly jumped down and disappeared. I thought he would be more annoying, but it was lucky that he left at this point.
I finally thought I could prepare, but no.
Someone knocked on the door as if they had been waiting.
“Miss. Are you there?”
It was the voice of the mansion’s butler. I could ignore Yansida, but I couldn’t pretend not to hear the butler’s call, so I opened the door.
“The two of them said they had something to tell you before they leave.”
Why are there so many people looking for me today? And that too early in the morning.
“I got it. I’ll get ready and go quickly.”
“Hurry up.”
Leaving the butler’s urging behind, I called Masah and the maids. The newly assigned maids in the annex were perceptive and efficient.
“Miss. What jewelry would you like to choose?”
“I don’t care about anything.”
Then the maids helping with my adornment started a discussion, their eyes sparkling.
“Then these pink diamond earrings would be perfect for Miss’s lovely pink eyes.”
“That’s right. Or these blue sapphire earrings will suit her clear skin too.”
“She looks good in anything. Because Miss is beautiful!”
Screech. Flustered by the maids’ compliments, I instinctively looked for Masah.
Masah, who had been watching from afar, was simply smiling with a beaming face.
‘She definitely told the mistress everything for this.’
I felt used in Masah’s grand scheme to work less and earn more.
The new maids were overly kind to the point of being burdensome, but it wasn’t bad.
Most of all, I had never heard them talk behind my back even though I did nothing for them.
Dealing with people who were favorably disposed towards me without a reason felt strange for the first time in a while.
After finishing preparations, I followed the butler to the carriage.
Duke Ferdia and his wife and two sons were standing in front of the carriage, seemingly ready to leave.
As I approached, all four of them looked at me.
‘Are they not leaving because they’re waiting for me?’
Hey, no way.
These days, I’ve been overly selfconscious, Elodie. Be careful.
I quickly shook off the sudden thought and stood in front of the duke and duchess.
“Did you call for me?”
This situation, where everyone was looking at me, was quite burdensome.
The first to speak was the duchess.
“We’ll be away for a few days, so we wanted to see your face before leaving. Once you enter the temple, all contact will be cut off.”
“If you need anything, speak to the butler.”
The duke added a word. The duchess then added to it.
“Tell Tattlin, Elodie.”
A bit puzzled, I looked back and forth between the two.
“It’s okay. I’ve been fine alone every year.”
What’s the big deal now?
“…….”
“…….”
But somehow, the mood suddenly turned cold.
I wondered if I had made a mistake in speaking, and I chewed over what I had said just before, but I hadn’t made any other mistakes.
“Uh… take care. If you have nothing to say, I’ll go inside now.”
I quickly finished my greetings and walked away hurriedly.
After walking for a while, I glanced back, and the four people were still not on the carriage.
‘Why aren’t they going?’
I was curious, but it was only for a moment.
(This is a time separator.)
Feeling drained since morning, I sprawled out on the sofa to rest and then sprang up from my damp spot.
“Then I should go out too.”
I asked Masa to prepare my cloak in advance, took it, and went outside.
I was a bit early for the appointment time, but Reian was already there at the mansion’s entrance.
“Reian. When did you get here?”
“It hasn’t been long.”
“Next time, come out on time. It’s okay to be 10 minutes late.”
Because that is the exact K[Dash]appointment time.
We immediately headed for the black market auction house. On the way, I put on the cloak I had brought, and Reian handed me something.
“What’s this?”
“It’s an identity badge.”
I recalled Reian’s words that he would forge my identity, so I shouldn’t worry.
I glanced at the identity badge, and my eyes widened.
Urania.
The identity badge clearly stated the name of a mercenary member I often encounter.
“Is this… okay?”
“I took it while he was passed out drunk.”
“Oh…….”
“He won’t even know it’s missing, so it’s fine.”
“Oh…….”
A mercenary group where the leader steals members’ personal belongings. Is this alright?
There were more than one or two things to point out, but as I couldn’t obtain another identity badge right away, I decided to let it go.
Entering the auction house was duller than I expected. The guard at the entrance glanced at the identity badge and let us in without even looking at our faces.
I signaled Reian, and he bowed towards me. I whispered softly in his ear.
“Is it always this lax?”
“If they make a fuss here, they’ll be traced by the Ferdia family, so identity isn’t that important. If you don’t want to die, you’ll behave.”
“Ferdia is indeed utterly ruthless….”
This was evidence of how firmly they controlled the underworld.
With a thought that I must not be exposed, I pulled the hood of my cloak deep over my head and sat side by side with Reian in an empty seat.
The auction was in full swing.
“When does that item come out?”
“You’ll have to wait a bit.”
The auction house was new to me, so it was interesting, and watching others win bids was fun, so time flew by.
Auction items were varied, including paintings, old antiques, and accessories. Especially since it was a black market, it seemed to mainly deal with stolen goods.
After several successful bids, as the next item was presented, Reian quickly leaned towards me.
“That’s it.”
Reian’s breath, infused with Batu, tickled my ear. Somehow, my face felt flushed.
‘You’re too close.’
But I kept my face straight.
Looking at the item Reian mentioned, I furrowed my brows.
“That is…….”
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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