“Is my position so tempting for you? Or did you, after experiencing me once, think that things that give you trouble should be uprooted from the beginning?”
Hershis’s voice was calm, as if reading a book. It didn’t contain any anger. It was a perfect display of indifference, with a sealed-off expression and tone, making it even more eerie. However.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
The Duke remained unfazed.
He put on a facial expression suitable for his words and took another sip of tea. It was already his fourth cup.
“Do you think I’m involved in this matter, Your Majesty? Why would I do such a thing?”
“The Empress is pregnant with my child.”
“…….”
“Because the heir to the imperial throne, eagerly awaited by the people, is in her womb. Also, the attention that would have returned to my uncle has disappeared forever.”
“You misunderstand.”
The Duke appealed his innocence with a slightly aggrieved expression.
“It is truly a shame that Your Majesty has abdicated. Well, whether you do or not.”
“…….”
“But, Your Majesty, I just heard about this now. I, who just heard the news, could never have done such a thing, right? Of course, even if I had known earlier, I would never have done it.”
“Really, you didn’t know?”
Hershis smiled sarcastically.
“Barium Marquise knew. It’s hard to believe that my uncle, who kept her by his side all the time, didn’t know. Incredible.”
‘In the end, that woman was the problem.’
He wondered how that woman had met the Emperor and how far their conversation had gone, but he couldn’t show his curiosity now.
The Duke soon laughed and spoke.
“If you think there are no secrets between men and women, Your Majesty is greatly mistaken. Even if they share a bed, there are things you cannot know. Would Your Majesty have no secrets from the Empress?”
“…….”
“That’s how it is between men and women. It’s a fact that you can never know everything.”
Hershis’s lips subtly tightened. Even in this situation, the Duke’s words hit the nail on the head so accurately that it made her uneasy.
The Duke, aware of this, appealed with a more relaxed tone.
“Please trust me, Your Majesty.”
“…….”
“Always trust the uncle you’ve been seeing. Do not believe the words of others, letters written by others, rumors you hear, or plots. Only trust Your Majesty’s eyes, ears, and senses. Haven’t I always taught you that?”
“You have. That’s why I came to you.”
Hershis slowly closed her eyes, then opened them wide.
“I guess my intuition was wrong after all.”
The force in Hershis’s voice, the gaze that stared directly at her opponent, was so severe that even the Duke, who had been worn down by all kinds of threats, couldn’t help but flinch. Nevertheless, he composed himself and offered a gentle smile.
“Unfortunately, you’re mistaken this time. Everyone has moments like that. I make mistakes often too.”
Anyway, if one doesn’t admit it, there’s no problem. The person who was instructed to incite excitement in his speech is already dead, the crazy words have become wolf food, and intuition doesn’t serve as any evidence.
Still, if this guy follows his intuition and acts boldly, it might actually give me a good opportunity.
Who would take it lightly if the newly appointed emperor accuses my uncle, without any evidence, of being the culprit?
‘I wish there were some trouble like that.’
With the weapons I have and four hunting dogs ready, I wouldn’t die.
Just as I was feeling relieved, Hershis suddenly sighed.
“Ah… but what to do with this.”
“……?”
“In ambiguous situations, trust your intuition and act boldly.”
While the Duke looked at her with a puzzled expression, Hershis recalled his teachings.
“My uncle, according to what you taught me when I was young, has already caused a problem… This is a big issue. It can’t be turned back now.”
Although the Duke was intelligent and agile, at this moment, he couldn’t understand what his niece was saying. It felt like his head wasn’t functioning well.
“What are you talking about… Did you cause some trouble, Your Majesty?”
In response to the Duke’s question, Hershis quietly mumbled.
“Uncle, have you heard of ‘Rosini’s Kiss’ by any chance?”
“…….”
After thinking for a moment, the Duke’s face instantly stiffened.
“It seems you’ve heard of it.”
Hershis’s eyes curved smoothly.
Suddenly, the Duke stood up, staring at her as if he would devour her.
“You… you…”
But he couldn’t continue. His tongue didn’t move well. Moreover, a sour feeling rose from his stomach.
All of it was because of ‘Rosini’s Kiss.’
Rosini’s Kiss.
A lethal poison, the name given to a deadly concoction that could lead to death with just a few drops. It was named after the beautiful spy, Kayla Rosini, who had killed her target by kissing them with the poison on her lips. The Duke knew about it for another reason: he had used a diluted solution of that poison to slowly bring about the deaths of the step-sibling couple over a long period.
“Kuk!”
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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