Trapped in the Mad Duke's Snare (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 63
From the dungeon beneath the Crown Prince’s palace, thick smoke rose once again without fail today.
The Crown Prince invariably pressured the Marquis whenever his supply of the narcotic Assis ran low.
Today was no different—Severus had just visited the Crown Prince’s palace to replenish a small amount of Assis on his way back. This was one of the means by which Severus maintained control over the Crown Prince.
Severus emerged from the smoke-filled dungeon.
As the Marquis headed toward the palace gates, he unexpectedly crossed paths with Empress Bergamo, who was just entering the Crown Prince’s palace. Severus gave a light bow and moved to pass by, but Bergamo spoke up toward him.
“Marquis. Do you visit the Crown Prince’s palace more frequently than I, his own mother?”
“It cannot be helped. I would not mind if I did not supply it, but His Highness insists on having it.”
Assis was inherently highly addictive. The Empress subtly expressed her displeasure at how frequently this drug was being delivered.
Despite the Empress’s warning, the Marquis’s tone remained even and calm.
At his utterly composed expression, the Empress turned her body fully to stare directly at him.
“Marquis, I have been lenient toward what your daughter has done.”
The Empress shot him a sharp, piercing glare.
“I am well aware of Your Majesty’s grace. How could this Severus fail to understand Your Majesty’s concern? I am gradually adjusting the formulation of the incense delivered to His Highness, so there is no need for worry.”
“Is it acceptable for the future ruler of this nation to depend on drugs? Have him quit immediately.”
“It would cause me no loss if it were stopped right now. But, does Your Majesty truly desire to see the floor of this corridor—and every corridor of the palace—soaked in blood?”
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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As was customary at celebratory banquets, the attending men began slipping away
How brazen of her—she wanted to be in a higher position, and now she’s shifting the blame for everything that happened onto poor Adeline.
At the mention of her attire, Larie’s expression turned icy—but only briefly. Sh
She deserves it; this is the result of the greed that blinded her, as she sought to harm Adeline.
It all felt as though it had happened only because she—meant to die as the Crown
Has she forgotten that the Duke would be long dead if she hadn’t saved him at the villa?
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How shameless of her—can’t she see that he is avoiding her and is married?
It wouldn’t surprise me if the crown prince stabs the empress some day.
Wow, I thought these two had made progress. I’m a bit surprised by the Duke’s reaction but he has been ill and chronic illness can affect your thought process.