“Give me the opportunity to make a final statement.”
Even as the presiding judge glared at him disapprovingly, Ishar spoke calmly with a composed tone.
“Regardless of how heinous a criminal may be, it is known that they should be given the chance to make a final statement before death. Am I wrong in saying this?”
“…….”
No one could argue that he was wrong, as it was indeed a provision in the law, even though it was rarely used.
The judge, with an unpleasant expression, lowered the judge’s gavel.
“If you have any final words, speak them now.”
“Earlier, you mentioned clear evidence. I’d like to see that clear evidence once again. Whether it’s evidence or witnesses.”
“Haven’t you already seen the evidence?”
The judge asked with an irritated expression. Ishar responded calmly.
“Still, I’d like to see it again. Especially if there are witnesses, as this is the first time.”
“I can show both right away.”
The judge said so and extended his hand to the judge on the right. The judge placed a small wooden box on the judge’s palm.
“This is the evidence that was found at the scene. It’s a brooch with the distinctive emblem of your family that everyone knows. It was something you were wearing until the day of the incident.”
The judge took an item from the box and held it up for the crowd to see, speaking as he did so.
Dozens of round-cut diamonds, densely packed on the brooch, emitted a magical gleam under the midday sun.
Ishar stared at it as if seeing such an object for the first time in his life but soon lowered his gaze.
“Show the witnesses as well.”
The judge turned the brooch back into the wooden box and gestured to the captain of the guards. After briefly leaving his post, the captain returned with two people.
One in his early thirties, the other in his mid-forties, both were strangers to Ishar.
“These are the witnesses who were present at the scene when you murdered the fairy-affiliated Claude Allens.”
After the judge spoke to Ishar, he immediately turned his gaze to the witnesses.
“Both of you, testify to what you saw.”
The two men exchanged glances, delaying the order. But in the end, the younger one spoke first.
“I was near the carriage storage near the scene, working as a stable keeper. On that day, there was a problem with the carriage horse in the storage, so I had to lend my horse to relay my words. So, I put the horse in the storage, went to the backyard briefly to feed it, and…”
The stable keeper swallowed his saliva and continued his testimony.
“Suddenly, I heard a scream. So, thinking someone might have fallen, I quickly ran to see what happened… Oh, well… someone was lying on the ground, and in front of them was this…”
He pointed at Ishar with his fingertip.
“He… he was standing. In his hand, he held a large stone, and blood was dripping from the stone.”
“Is that certain?”
Ishar asked. At the sudden question, the witness who met Ishar’s gaze unknowingly stiffened.
It was because of his cold gaze and the overwhelming aura of a noble family’s head.
“W-Well, it seems like that…”
The young witness stammered with a pale face. At that moment, Ishar seized the opportunity.
“Seems like that… Is it just a guess, not something certain?”
“Uh… No, it’s just that…”
“Let me explain. He’s frightened now.”
As the first witness hesitated, the second witness stepped forward. The two seemed to be acquaintances.
“I am the owner of the carriage storage. I was also present that day, so I can speak in place of Ishar.”
Ishar nodded as if urging him to speak.
The second witness said, “I was suddenly attacked by a violent horse on that day, and after being badly injured when bitten on the arm, I went to the nearby clinic for emergency treatment and returned. As I turned into the alley, I saw the two of them standing in front of the carriage storage, thinking they might be customers. However, the atmosphere suddenly changed strangely, and as this guy mentioned, he…”
He, too, involuntarily made eye contact with Ishar and felt a shiver. However, thanks to the experience and wisdom gained from age, he could handle it more confidently than the previous witness.
“Ishar struck Fairy Nauri, who had fallen victim to the violent horse that day, with a stone. Worried that I might be in danger if he noticed me witnessing it, I quickly hid around the corner. Then, Ishar, to ensure the definite disposal of Fairy Nauri, struck her again with a blood-stained stone…”
The owner of the carriage storage actually made his hand hollow, as if holding a stone, and vividly demonstrated striking. Then he continued speaking.
“Nauri grabbed Ishar’s coat for a moment, shivered, and then quickly slumped down. That’s all I saw.”
There was a subtle satisfaction on the judge’s face. Then, as if showing mercy, he demanded the witness to confirm it once again thoroughly.
“Still, just in case, take another look at the criminal’s face. Is the person you saw that day undoubtedly the same as Ishar?”
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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