What should I do now?
Right. First of all, let’s not think about anything and take a good rest.
I’ve been tense all this time, so there are many places where I feel stiff. So I’ll get a massage, roam freely around the house, and live comfortably doing whatever I want.
Even though everything abruptly came to an end, Liz had no trouble feeling invigorated.
Invigorated…
Among the many emotions bubbling inside me, the only one with a clear form was that invigoration. So I clung solely to that feeling.
The moment I let my guard down even a little, nebulous and ambiguous emotions would form and seem to crumble me.
“Thank you for everything. I’m truly sorry to leave without saying goodbye. —Kain”
The moment I saw Kain’s slanted handwriting on the letter, it felt like a blow to the back of my head.
He’s leaving just like that? This is how it ends?
It didn’t feel real.
Any moment now, he could appear around the corner of the hallway, greeting me with a refreshing smile. Or he might come to my room, mentioning past events and making me feel unbearably embarrassed.
Even if he doesn’t appear today, he will tomorrow. If not tomorrow, then the day after.
He has to be somewhere in this house. So… we’ll meet eventually.
Kain’s absence, which seemed hard to accept, was surprisingly accepted in just a few hours.
Liz, who had changed into her pajamas and lay down in bed forcing herself to sleep, habitually slipped her hand under the pillow. And then she felt something other than the familiar softness and took her hand out.
A sealed letter came along with her fingertips.
It was the same as the one my mother received from the housekeeper.
I tore open the seal and unfolded it. The handwriting was the same. It was a letter Kain had left for me!
“Trust me and wait.”
It was ambiguous.
Was he talking about my marital affairs? Or does it mean… wait because he will return?
I was momentarily confused. I felt a bit excited, too, until I discovered the small object inside the envelope.
“What is this…”
Liz’s eyes hardened the moment she recognized the blue ornament that rolled out onto the bed from the flipped envelope.
It was the topaz earring that Kain had taken as a sign of our meeting when he appeared as the crown prince at the party.
The earring had returned.
This means… the bond between us is now completely over, right?
“Pfft!”
Liz suddenly burst out laughing, sweeping her hand across her chest.
It’s a good thing. It really is. I’ve finally broken free from the original story.
So rejoice. Celebrate. Laugh to your heart’s content.
The chill in your heart… it’s probably because a window somewhere in the room is open.
In the grand ash-colored stone building on the eastern side of the palace, council members were steadily making their entrance.
Most of these middle-aged men shared the common trait of a raised chin and haughty eyes that seemed to look down on people.
As they approached the large door, a guard saluted gracefully and opened it. Inside, a dozen or so nobles had already taken their seats.
With the recent arrival of Duke Bartels taking a seat at the far end, all the council members were now present.
“What is today’s agenda?”
Duke Bartels whispered to the adjacent Duke Zerd.
Though the agenda was traditionally kept secret until just before the meeting to prevent collusion among the representatives, it was not entirely leak-proof.
“Two matters concerning the coronation. Both have been issued by His Grace the Duke.”
“Ah… so His Grace has finally made a move.”
A flush appeared on Duke Bartels’ face.
“He avoided mentioning it while waiting for his missing niece.”
“His Grace has now accepted the reality. In any case, it’s a good development. It should have happened sooner.”
“Then we must send out invitations to foreign dignitaries as well. Less than a month remains, so we must hurry. They also need time to prepare.”
“You’re right. An envoy should be dispatched today. We can’t tie an invitation for the coronation of the empire’s emperor to a messenger pigeon’s foot.”
Everyone agreed.
In the meantime, Duke Montaner entered the council chamber accompanied by the chairman and the secretary.
As he took his seat, greeted by everyone, Chairman Duke Lemer gave a dry opening speech and pounded a wooden mallet.
“I will announce the first agenda.”
People swallowed their dry saliva.
“The coronation will be conducted simply, inviting only the empire’s nobles.”
“What?”
Everyone wore an expression of disbelief.
“Foreign dignitaries won’t be invited?”
“That’s correct.”
The question was directed at the Duke, but the chairman answered.
“That can’t be. How can His Grace ascend to the imperial throne without receiving congratulations from the royalty and nobles of other countries?”
“You’re right. We need to make it clear to them who holds the power in this continent.”
Loud objections poured out from all directions.
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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