As voices argued, the door burst open without permission. A boy in his early teens, with moon-like silver hair and golden eyes – a sign of pure royal blood – entered. It was Joshua Ernhardt, the Crown Prince of the Ernhardt Empire.
He had apparently rushed out in just a light shirt and trousers.
The Emperor, seated on his throne, chided him.
“Prince, what is this disrespectful behavior!”
But Joshua, seemingly oblivious to the reprimand, looked around blankly before his eyes widened upon seeing Duke Adrian.
“Master!”
He ran to the Duke and embraced him. Both the Emperor and Duke Adrian were left speechless by Joshua’s desperate hug and tears.
“You’re safe, Master.”
After a moment of silence, Duke Adrian laughed heartily.
“Of course, I am safe, Your Highness. You seem unusually concerned today.”
“How is Daniel? Is he well?”
“Daniel is doing fine too.”
Joshua let out a deep sigh, straightened his posture, and wiped the tears from his cheeks, managing to regain his composure.
“I greet the Sun of the Empire.”
“Enough with the greetings. What’s going on?”
“I apologize for my disgraceful appearance, Father.”
“I asked what happened.”
“I had a nightmare.”
“A nightmare?”
Duke Adrian intervened to lighten the mood.
“In your dream, were Daniel and I injured, Your Highness?”
“…”
“Dreams are often the opposite of reality. We are both healthy, so don’t worry.”
“…Yes. Glad to see that.”
“Sit down since you’re here.”
The Emperor’s suggestion prompted the Prince to take a seat. At his gesture, a servant waiting outside brought in formal attire. Joshua quickly donned it and asked,
“I didn’t hear about your visit today. What brings you here so suddenly?”
“Ah.”
Duke Adrian replied with a slight smile.
“I came to apply for an adoption.”
Joshua raised his eyebrows.
“Adoption? Which family’s adoption process are we talking about?”
The Emperor laughed heartily as if he had heard a good joke.
“Obviously, it’s for the Adrian family.”
“Adrian family… adopting?”
Upon Joshua’s hesitant response, Duke Adrian jokingly remarked, “What is it, Your Highness? Do you think I am not qualified to adopt?”
“No, not that. It’s just a bit sudden…”
“Yes, it is sudden. It was a decision made quite abruptly.”
The Emperor interjected, “It seems a magical lady is about to join the Adrian family.”
Joshua, still looking dazed, responded, “Given Isabel’s complete lack of mana affinity, she couldn’t have suddenly blossomed in magic. Could it be the child you’re adopting…”
“Yes, she’s a child with a talent for magic.”
Joshua, deep in thought, then asked the Duke, “Master, what prompted you to suddenly decide to adopt? If it’s for her magical abilities, you could have simply offered your patronage.”
“There were various reasons, but I felt a desire to keep this child close and protect her.”
Hearing the answer, Joshua remained silent for a while. Duke Adrian was about to speak again when Joshua finally said, “I’m curious about this child. How exactly did she manage to change your heart, Master?”
Duke Adrian, thinking of Rosette, laughed heartily, “She’s a delightful child. Still has a lot to learn, though.”
“It would be beneficial for the Adrian family to have a capable magician, especially in preparation for unforeseen circumstances. Anyway, now that I’ve seen you, Master, I shall take my leave. I’ll visit Daniel soon.”
“Understood, Your Highness.”
Joshua hugged the Duke again and left the audience chamber.
The Emperor, watching Joshua leave, clicked his tongue, “All this fuss over a mere nightmare. Still a child, I wonder when he’ll mature.”
“Who knows.”
Duke Adrian muttered, recalling the expression he had seen on Joshua’s face just moments ago, “Somehow, he seems much more mature than the last time I saw him.”
“Mature, indeed.”
The Emperor grumbled disapprovingly, “I wonder if he’s fit to inherit the throne.”
Joshua Ernhardt, the only legitimate son born to the magical royal family of the Ibern Kingdom and the current Emperor of Ernhardt, had shown exceptional skill in swordsmanship, being personally taught by the Sword Master, Duke Adrian. He also inherited some magical abilities from his mother’s side and was praised by renowned scholars for his intelligence.
Despite these achievements, the Emperor always seemed displeased with Joshua. Even now, at ten years old, Joshua had not been officially designated as the crown prince, which was unusual considering he was the only heir to the throne.
Some speculated it was due to the Emperor’s lack of love for his politically arranged marriage to the Queen. However, there were no other women in the Emperor’s life, making his displeasure towards Joshua all the more perplexing.
But Duke Adrian did not voice these thoughts. He simply maintained his silence and departed from the palace.
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
