Adel gently stroked Christine’s head resting on her shoulder.
Looking obediently with his head tilted, Christine really seemed like a big child, or even gave off the feeling of a gentle giant dog.
Though sharing time in love was nice, feeling each other like this brought peace to her heart.
She couldn’t even imagine a life without him now.
How much time had passed?
“Cough! Cough!”
A cautious coughing sound came from outside the door.
“Wait a minute, Chris. It must be Henry.”
As Adel stopped and pushed him away, Christine’s expression turned fierce. He was displeased with the interruption of their private time.
“What is it?”
Henry’s voice was heard.
“A guest has arrived.”
“Tell them to wait.”
“That… It’s been quite a while… Cough, I did not want to disturb the two of you if possible, but the guest is from afar…”
“Who on earth at this hour!”
“You’ll know if I say it’s Ellie.”
At that moment, Christine’s face noticeably brightened, as if the person he had been waiting for had arrived.
“Understood. I’ll be in the reception room soon.”
“Ellie?”
Ellie was a woman’s name. He was bothered by a woman coming at this evening hour, but seeing Christine’s bright expression, Adel naturally became curious.
“Oh, Ellie is a wandering gypsy. I received help in various ways during the war, and I need to consult about something, so I contacted her. It seems the connection was made faster than I thought.”
“Yes, I understand she’s an important guest, but can you tell me why you’re meeting her?”
Adel’s voice became a little sensitive.
“What, are you jealous?”
“What nonsense.”
Adel laughed generously.
Christine found such Adel cute, so he playfully shook her nose.
“Actually, I called her because of a problem concerning you.”
“My problem?”
“Meet her first. You’ll surely like her.”
(This is a time separator.)
Today was the last day of the royal equestrian tournament held over three days.
Four winners had emerged from the competition divided into four groups. Those four would have the final match today.
One of them was naturally Christine, and the remaining three, including Stone, were all from noble elder families.
“It’s the Viscount indeed. The Viscount participated and saved His Majesty’s face.”
“But Earl Oswald will win. His performance has been the best so far.”
“If you think the Viscount has given his all, you’re mistaken.”
Even the spectators were divided into imperial and noble elder factions, supporting Christine and Stone.
A recent heavy snowfall had covered the palace and its surroundings in pure white snow. But nobles, as well as citizens, gathered like clouds to watch the onceinalifetime big match. The palace riding ground and surroundings were open for the duration of the game.
Soon, Emperor Yan appeared on the riding ground podium. Draped in fur, he wore a golden crown and held a long staff. Though he usually enjoyed simple attire, when appearing before the citizens, he dressed so majestically.
“Behold His Imperial Majesty!”
After the people’s salute, Yan surveyed the four jockeys gathered for the competition.
The final match of the equestrian tournament was always determined by the Emperor. It wasn’t just about running fast or superior horsemanship.
Soon, Yan slowly opened his mouth.
“I was very satisfied watching your capabilities through the intense games so far. Now, only the final match remains. The last one will be the one to find my treasure before the sun sets; that person will be the winner of this tournament!”
As the Emperor finished, a small commotion arose in the arena.
The Emperor’s treasure!
“I have hidden a precious treasure somewhere in the palace forest. Whoever finds it will not only win the glory of this year’s equestrian tournament but will also have one wish granted by me. Of course, it would be problematic if it’s something beyond my abilities. Then, good luck to all!”
As the Emperor lightly smiled and was about to step down from the podium,
“How can we recognize Your Majesty’s treasure?”
Stone asked.
With goldenbrown hair and a brown jacket, he was capturing the hearts of women in this competition with a charm different from Christine.
If Christine had a cold and beautiful atmosphere, he had a darker and more rugged charm. Moreover, the women’s interest was focused on Stone, who had potential, rather than Christine, who had become Adel’s charge.
“If you’ve watched Jim closely, you’ll probably know soon.”
People’s eyes were all on the emperor. And they realized that the top ornament of the long hall he was holding was missing. A treasure passed down from generation to generation from the ancestral emperor.
“But won’t this game inevitably favor the Vice Count? After all, the Count is responsible for all the security of the palace and this competition.”
Then Yan watched Stone with a cold and intimidating expression.
“Count Oswald. I’m the person who wants this competition to be fair more than anyone. Shall I swear on the Emperor’s authority that there’s nothing to worry about?”
Stone’s eyes shone thinly for a moment.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
