In front of Maho Castle in Reiker, the capital of North Realm, the courtiers had all come out to welcome the returning Northern Emperor.
Leading them was Duke Tesio Heren, beaming with joy.
“Father, did you miss His Imperial Majesty so much?”
Viscount Andrei Heren sulked at the sight of his father looking happier to welcome his emperor than his own son.
“His Majesty is returning with the empress consort. Why wouldn’t I be pleased?”
“That woman he calls his empress consort could be unremarkable, you know.”
“Boy, you underestimate His Majesty’s judgment. She’s bound to be an extraordinary woman.”
“Well, I can’t even trust that the letter from Isaac is true. That idiot probably misunderstood a brief conversation between His Majesty and a woman, and then sent that letter.”
“Do you really think even Isaac would behave so frivolously about the empress consort?”
Although Andrei thought Isaac was capable enough of such behavior, he chose not to point it out.
The letter full of excitement had arrived at the end of March.
[Sorry for the delay; I am bringing the empress consort. His Majesty is completely smitten with her. She’s truly beautiful and clever, so look forward to meeting her!]Duke Heren, who was anxious about Cyrus’ delayed return, couldn’t help but wear a bright smile since receiving the letter.
Although Cyrus had ascended to the throne at a young age and no one was discussing the issue of an heir yet, the empty seat for the empress consort was a major concern.
Nobles from the North, some from the East, West, and South Realms, and even the empire’s aristocrats, all were coveting the chance to seat their daughters as the Northern empress consort.
Some had covertly taken steps to get their daughters into Maho Castle, while others had openly sent marriage proposals. The subtle power struggles among nobles with daughters were a headache in the North Realm.
If only Cyrus had shown interest in multiple women, the problem would have been easier to solve. Simply choose the best from one of the noble families.
However, Cyrus, despite being at the age to engage with women, showed no interest in them. It was a blessing that he hadn’t killed the women who approached him.
Duke Heren had no choice but to welcome the woman Cyrus had fallen for with open arms.
A room and maids had already been prepared in Maho Castle for the new empress consort.
“There they come.”
The snow covering the road was churned up by horse hooves, turning the air snowy white. Amongst it, four figures on horses dashed forward, their black cloaks flying.
The man at the front halted his silver-maned horse, and the courtiers bowed.
“Your Majesty, you’ve worked hard.”
Duke Heren stepped forward. Cyrus nodded and entered the castle gates without dismounting. The bowing courtiers straightened up and followed Cyrus.
Though Duke Heren scanned the faces following Cyrus, he could not spot anyone resembling an empress consort. He only saw Louie.
‘Could it be that he has romantic feelings for Louie?’
Duke Heren swallowed his questions until Cyrus dismounted upon reaching the building. As Cyrus strode down the hallway, he asked,
“Any issues?”
“None, Your Majesty.”
“And what about Paganus?”
“There was a minor disruption, but Andrei took the lead in suppressing it. We’ve taken two not-yet-adult Paganus warriors hostage, so…”
“Kill them. Keeping them alive will only cause problems.”
“Yes. But… Your Majesty, where is the empress consort?”
Cyrus came to an abrupt stop.
Seeing Isaac, who was following Cyrus, turning pale, Andrei inwardly sighed.
‘He’s caused a ruckus again.’
Cyrus slowly turned to glare at Isaac. His red eyes shone coldly as if they were about to swallow him whole.
Seeing Isaac involuntarily lower his head, Cyrus quietly commanded,
“Explain.”
“I—”
Isaac, unable to articulate himself, collapsed to his knees.
“Please kill me.”
“Very well. Kill him.”
As Cyrus coldly spoke and began to turn away, Andrei knelt beside Isaac.
“Your Highness, let me share his punishment.”
Cyrus twisted the corner of his lips.
“A touching friendship. Strip them and give them each twenty lashes.”
The punishment of whipping was far from light; each strike tore away flesh. Even if they had been friends since childhood, treating the issue of the queen lightly was a grave matter.
This was the case in the North.
Duke Hern, realizing his mistake, clicked his tongue inwardly.
‘Isaac, it’s my fault for trusting that guy.’
Cyrus walked away without looking back at his friends being dragged away and reached his chamber, taking off his cloak.
“I will rest. Allow no one to enter unless commanded.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Dismissing the guards, Cyrus sat on a sofa and slowly read the letters he had acquired from the West.
The letters exchanged between West Queen Rachel and the previous queen while Rachel was the East Queen. They contained some truths about the war that had tarnished the honor of the former Northern King and Queen.
‘Very useful, but still insufficient.’
After Cyrus reclaimed his Northern King status, the North had strengthened.
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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