“Your Majesty Isabelle? What’s going on…”
Whether she heard Steward’s call from outside the carriage or not, someone hiding inside suddenly peeked out.
Unexpectedly, it was a girl about sixteen years old.
The girl’s face was covered in blood, and her deep gray eyes somehow reminded Isabelle of someone, perhaps Christine.
Could it be that if he were scared out of his wits, he would have such a face?
Although their ages and genders were different, they strangely resembled each other.
Moreover, she looked pitifully exhausted, as if she couldn’t possibly be a murderer.
“Your Majesty Isabelle, the priests from the Holy See would like to briefly search the carriage.”
The terrified face of the girl turned pale at his words.
“…”
Isabelle, who was hesitating, soon spoke towards the outside of the carriage with an imposing voice.
“My father, Duke Rodwell, is sleeping in this carriage. Please convey to the Holy See to show proper respect for the deceased.”
“Yes, Your Majesty Isabelle.”
Soon, sounds of a scuffle between Steward and others outside the carriage were heard.
“Is it you? The murderer they are chasing?”
Isabelle asked the girl in a low voice.
Instead of answering, the girl raised her head and tears rolled down her cheeks.
However, Isabelle still maintained a cold expression.
“If you’re going to appeal to emotions, stop it. Rather, try convincing me that I should hide you.”
The girl quickly changed her expression from pitiful to bold.
“I will be the magician of Her Majesty the Queen.”
“Could it be that you used that magic to kill someone?”
Isabelle thought she would rather have it that way. It would be cleaner if she used magic to kill Ian.
“It’s absurd. I’ve been falsely accused.”
“Too bad. I needed a strong magician.”
The girl quickly responded.
“I’ll try my best!”
However, Isabelle remained as cold as ever.
“If you know how to use that level of magic, why hide here like a stray cat?”
“…”
Instead of answering, the girl wiped away the running nose with her sleeve.
Isabelle offered a handkerchief.
“Name?”
“Leana.”
“Is that pendant important?”
Leana, who had been tightly holding the pendant all this time, looked down at it.
It was the pendant that Maurice dropped while attacking the brown wolf.
“It’s my father’s keepsake.”
“Good. I’ll hide you, so entrust it to me.”
Leana stubbornly clutched the pendant as if saying she wouldn’t let it go.
“Will you hide a supposed murderer? Knowing what bad things you might do in the middle. So, there should be at least some collateral.”
At that moment, Steward came to speak outside the carriage again.
“Your Majesty Isabelle, it seems you should come out and speak.”
“Heard that?”
Isabelle looked at Leana as if urging her.
Reluctantly, Leana handed over the pendant.
“I swear on Your Majesty Isabelle’s name that I will definitely return it.”
Isabelle was incredulous.
“Why do I have to swear for this?”
“Then I’ll swear. If you don’t return it, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life.”
“…What?”
Isabelle barely managed to contain the laughter about to burst out.
A boy, as good as a mouse trapped in poison, was threatening Isabelle, the Empress herself. Moreover, he was quite audacious and serious about it. However, Isabelle strangely liked it. Perhaps the child was more useful than she thought.
“Good luck, Leana.”
As Isabelle came out of the carriage, two priests bowed respectfully.
“What’s going on?”
“We’d like to inspect the carriage for a moment.”
“I must have said it clearly. My late father is resting inside. If you try to disturb the deceased and the bereaved any further, I will officially complain to the Holy See.”
As Isabelle came out boldly, the priests exchanged awkward glances.
“We apologize. Then we wish the deceased peace.”
As they stepped back, Isabelle sighed and examined the pendant. The unique material and delicate craftsmanship suggested it was not an ordinary item.
If it was indeed a family heirloom, it meant Leana was not an ordinary girl either.
‘Given how the Holy See is searching with such intensity, there must be something definite.’
Click!
While examining the pendant, Isabelle almost screamed.
‘Viscount Bice?’
Inside the pendant, there was a small portrait, and it looked exactly like Christine.
Could it be that the girl’s father was him?
Only then did Isabelle recall why Christine came to mind when she first saw Leana.
There was undoubtedly some connection between that girl and him.
Could they be related by blood?
The words of Duke Rodwell just before his death came to mind.
“If possible, avoid the fight with the Emperor. But if you must, make sure to… turn Viscount Bice to our side. We cannot win without him.”
In this situation, Leana, who might be related to Christine, came into her hands.
‘It seems like the heavens are still on our side.’
As she got on the carriage, she said to the coachman,
“To Greenhill, quickly. We need to meet Viscount Bice.”
“Yes, Your Majesty Isabelle!”
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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