Lancaster came out of the warehouse carrying Suni.
For Suni, it was the first time seeing the sky and sunlight. The intense light pierced her eyes, causing pain, but she didn’t close her eyes.
Though not clearly visible due to the bright light, she felt like she saw something sky-blue for a moment.
“Close your eyes. The unfamiliar light can hurt your eyes.”
Upon Lancaster’s words, Suni obediently closed her eyes.
“Jowoon… Nassi…”
“Yes, it’s a good day.”
“Heaven…”
“It is heaven.”
Suni thought that the sky in Ariana’s eyes was more beautiful than the sky she had just seen. Despite Ariana wiping her eyes, warm water kept flowing from them.
The moment she thought she wanted to see Ariana’s eyes once more, the world turned pitch black.
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Suni’s body slumped.
As Ariana approached in surprise, Lancaster said, “She seems to have fainted. It must be due to tension from the sudden incident.”
“She’s too thin. She won’t die, right?”
“She has endured until now; she should be fine.”
Lancaster carried Suni onto a carriage. In the large carriage borrowed for Suni, a soft bed was prepared.
They needed to reach Dongryeong before the rumors spread that Ariana had bought a Paganus slave. This was because the Empire might raise issues about involving Paganus before the destination. Therefore, they decided to depart immediately without giving Suni a chance to recover.
Ariana boarded the carriage and moved outside the castle gate where the Dongryeong party was waiting.
‘Her condition is really not good.’
When Ariana was in the Bronte family, she was much healthier than Suni. Suni’s bones, cramped from being confined in a narrow iron-barred space since birth, were rigid, and even with treatment, it was uncertain whether she would improve.
‘You’ve lived such a pitiful life too.’
Ariana wiped the sweat on Suni’s forehead.
For a long time without washing, Suni’s body was covered in dirt, emitting an unpleasant odor, but Ariana didn’t feel repulsed. On the contrary, she felt sorry for Suni, who had never seen the sunlight.
Ariana gently stroked Suni’s red hair, recalling when she first stood in front of Dongjaehu.
‘Father, did you feel the same way when you saw me then?’
Feeling heartbroken by Suni’s pitiful appearance, she couldn’t bear to imagine what it would be like if she appeared before her parents like this.
Russell’s face, which had twisted upon seeing Ariana, came to her mind.
‘Resentment, hatred, and distrust prevent me from enjoying what I should enjoy.’
The attitude of the White family members who warmly welcomed Ariana was sincere, she now realized.
‘But it’s not too late yet.’
Russell allowed Ariana to bring Paganus to Dongryeong for her. It meant there were many things Ariana could do as the princess of Dongryeong.
“When the Third Prince starts to move, he will probably target Dongryeong first, just like before. Before that, I need to strengthen Dongryeong both internally and externally.”
The carriage stopped just before deep contemplation. Lancaster, who had been riding alongside, spoke from outside.
“Princess, we have arrived. I will lift the cover.”
Russell, Theodore, and Caradine, who were waiting outside the castle gate, checked on Suni lying inside the carriage beyond the cover. Caradine clicked her tongue at the sight of the girl’s emaciated state, but Theodore frowned as if displeased.
Russell, after checking Suni’s condition by boarding the carriage, said, “Her skin color is lighter than other Paganus.”
Lancaster replied, “She may be from a tribe in the southeastern region. It seems fitting.”
“Yes, that might be better. We don’t know if it will actually turn out that way.”
“As soon as we arrive at Dongryeong, I will instruct to prepare relevant documents.”
“Her bones are severely twisted. What do you think, considering your expertise? Can she recover?”
“It’s serious, but with determination, I believe it’s possible. Master Uriel, the attending physician, is skilled, so it would be good to quickly show her condition.”
“Yes. Straightening the bent bones depends on physical strength, so regaining strength is a priority. On the way, I should send a message to Isaac asking for a stamina recovery potion.”
Russell swiftly dealt with Suni’s issues, even though Ariana didn’t request it. Ariana watched the scene with deep emotion.
Theodore, who had been making an unpleasant expression all along, spoke in a low voice.
“Ariana, I worry if this child might bring harm to you. All the owners who made her a slave have died.”
Although Caradine jabbed Theodore’s side, he didn’t stop.
“I don’t believe in superstitions, but it is true that ominous things happen. Perhaps those who targeted her might have killed her owners, or maybe she killed them herself. All nine owners are dead; it’s a reasonable suspicion.”
“Grandfather is right. Perhaps she is a being that brings misfortune to her owners.”
“But still, you keep her by your side?”
Ariana stared at the skinny girl lying in the carriage.
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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