Rosette shrank back slightly.
‘Do they dislike me being here?’
It was possible. In the past, Elisha had shown similar displeasure.
Her heart had been hurt by Elisha’s hostility back then. But having experienced it once, it didn’t upset her as much this time.
‘I’m not upset.’
Well, that was a lie. Negative emotions never really became familiar, no matter how many times one experienced them, and her heart still felt heavy.
But what had changed was that she could now speak up to Isabelle.
“I’ll really work hard.”
Rosette tried to amplify her shrinking voice as much as she could.
“I can do well in magic. Once I learn magic, I can take care of your hair, Isabelle, and keep the tea warm! So please don’t dislike me too much.”
These were tasks Elisha had once assigned her.
But Isabelle’s expression turned odd as she listened. Crossing her arms, she spoke sharply.
“What do you see me as?”
“…Pardon?”
“Do you think I’m going to treat you like a maid? And who said they disliked you?”
“…?”
Rosette, not understanding, blinked in confusion. Isabelle sighed heavily.
“Listen, little one. The Adrian family has been producing knights for generations.”
“Yes.”
“People who can handle a delicate and sensitive child like you are rare.”
Does that mean she wants to get rid of me? After barely gathering my courage to come here. Rosette tightly gripped her skirt.
“Are you okay with it? Every morning, the training ground will be noisy with knights.”
“I’m fine!”
“It’s not the type of quiet and genteel noble family you might think.”
“I still like it!”
Rosette asserted confidently.
Isabelle scrutinized her up and down with a skeptical eye. Rosette, now a bit more timid, mumbled.
“I can really do well. I’ll work hard…”
“Who said you couldn’t? I mean…”
Mean what?
As Rosette wondered about the unfinished sentence, Isabelle sighed again.
“Fine, then experience it for yourself.”
“Really?”
“And remember.”
Isabelle leaned in to meet Rosette’s eyes.
“You don’t need to take care of my hair or adjust the temperature of my tea. And you shouldn’t. From now on, you’re my sister and a member of the Adrian family. Be more confident. If not, I’ll tell father to send you back. Got it?”
“…Yes.”
“Answer louder.”
“…Yes!”
“Good.”
Daniel and Duke Adrian exchanged meaningful smiles as they observed the exchange.
Huffing, Isabelle tousled Rosette’s hair. Despite her prim appearance, her touch was quite rough.
“And from now on, call me sister, not Isabelle.”
“Can I really call you sister?”
“Of course, isn’t it obvious? And call that idiot Lucas brother.”
“Why am I the idiot!”
Lucas grumbled, then approached Rosette with a big smile.
“I’m happy to have a sister! But we have to go to morning training now. Let’s meet at breakfast time.”
“Uh…?”
“Bye!”
Lucas and Isabelle left the living room with disciplined strides. Daniel, who had been smiling throughout, also left for training.
After the whirlwind moment, only Rosette and Duke Adrian remained in the living room.
Rosette straightened her tousled hair with her fingers, glancing at the Duke.
“Uhm…”
The Duke gently fixed her hair for her. Rosette mumbled in a daze.
“Is this how it should be?”
“Is there a problem?”
“No…”
Rosette had braced herself for more opposition. Yet, Daniel and Lucas showed no signs of objection, and Isabelle, though initially scrutinizing Rosette critically, seemed to have accepted her for now.
“It’s just all so unexpected.”
“It’s normal to feel that way when your surroundings change.”
Duke Adrian gently stroked her cheek before standing up.
“The butler will show you to your room. Rest until it’s time for the meal. I need to go oversee the training.”
“Um…”
Rosette turned and caught the sleeve of Duke Adrian’s garment. For a brief moment, she feared being reprimanded for her impoliteness, but fortunately, Duke Adrian turned to her with a smile.
“Is there something you need?”
“It’s just…”
After hesitating, Rosette cautiously asked.
“What should I do from now on?”
“Excuse me?”
Duke Adrian seemed puzzled. Rosette’s voice became even quieter.
“I mean, what am I supposed to do here?”
Listening to her, Duke Adrian gently stroked her hair.
“I’m sorry, I don’t quite understand.”
“I can do well. I’ll study magic diligently, work hard in history lessons, and also…”
“Hold on, hold on, child.”
Duke Adrian interrupted her gently.
“You don’t have to do anything.”
“What?”
This time, Rosette was the one who didn’t understand, her eyes widening in surprise. Duke Adrian emphasized again.
“You don’t have to do anything.”
“But…”
Rosette remembered the day she was adopted by the Dallas family.
Duke Dallas emphasized that she had to be perfect from the day he brought her home. His goal was to make her the best magician.
She had strived and strived to meet their expectations.
Her only desire was to be loved by her family. Duke Dallas praised her in a softer tone whenever she mastered difficult magic.
-That’s good, very good.
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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