“May I ask what brings you to the Abrams Castle? I’m curious to know with whom Lord Ingrian has formed a connection.”
“Well.”
Belucci put down his spoon and knife and responded.
“Thanks to Miss Cordelia here.”
“Ah.”
Everyone’s gaze suddenly shifted to Cordelia. Caught off guard by her name popping up, she stopped chewing and looked up.
“The Basquez family has long been connected to me. Basquez is, after all, Erche’s ‘Cleanest Sword’. We’ve had a relationship since.”
“That so?”
Belucci effortlessly spun his lie.
Helena seemed to believe him without suspicion. Ingrian being connected to one of the sacred eight families like Basquez wasn’t so strange.
“And luckily, coming here, I’ve found the lord to whom I will devote my life.”
“What do you mean?”
“To the Count Abrams here. I’ve sworn my sword to him.”
The declaration of a knight’s vow sounded like an outdated story from old literature but carried a strong impact. Belucci’s announcement left everyone wide-eyed, especially Helena.
“Lord Ingrian seems to be mistaken.”
“What about?”
“That child is not yet a count.”
Helena pointed to Leonard, who didn’t even glance her way. Instead, Jared, who had been quietly eating, spoke up.
“Right. He hasn’t officially succeeded the countship yet.”
“Jared has a point. Such important matters should be clarified.”
Arnold joined Jared’s side, voicing his agreement. The atmosphere took a strange turn. Cordelia put down her fork and scanned the room.
When Leonard first woke up, he was utterly concerned that Jared, depicted as a devil, might usurp his title as Earl. But now, his stance had unexpectedly changed.
It was unclear when he decided to align with Jared. It wasn’t too surprising to realize that Helena, recognizing Leonard’s unfavorable attitude towards her, had shifted her allegiance to Jared’s side.
“An Earl, you say? Last I heard, Craig was the rightful heir to the Abrams title.”
Belucci joined the conversation politely.
“That’s when his mind was intact. How can a fool be set up as an Earl, right?”
Jared confidently spoke as if seeking everyone’s agreement. Naturally, Helena and Arnold agreed, while Lancaster remained silent.
Jared arrogantly addressed Leonard, “No one here acknowledges you as the Earl. No matter how legitimate your claim, the Countess and Arnold Dillon will testify against you in the council, claiming your mind is unsound.”
“Done talking?”
“What?”
“Anyone else here who can’t acknowledge me as the Earl? I get you three. Married and out of the family, so her opinion doesn’t count. Hmm, one left.”
The one left was Baron Lancaster. Feeling the pressure of the focused attention, he hesitated to speak.
“I believe…”
“Speak. Can’t you acknowledge me as the Earl?”
“Baron Lancaster, remember what I promised you,” Helena sternly reminded him. After a moment of contemplation, Dean shared his thoughts.
“I regard Craig as the legitimate heir.”
Well played.
Cordelia admired Lancaster’s survival instinct and resumed eating. The outcome was predictable.
“Hmm. So, you’re not with them.”
“Baron! Changing sides now?”
“Let it be. No need for someone too dumb to read the room. Come in!”
Jared called out loudly towards the dining room entrance. Armed knights, about a dozen, entered with swords drawn. It became clear why Jared was so confident.
“Ha, sign here if you don’t want to die. I’ll spare your life and simply exile you if you comply.”
He pompously pulled out prepared documents and threw them in front of Leonard. The content was obvious.
Stretching leisurely, Leonard leaned back and spoke to Belucci with a bored expression.
“Do something about it.”
“Why?”
“It’s a hassle to deal with.”
“Okay.”
A bizarrely abbreviated conversation, comprehensible only to Cordelia.
She continued eating her meal amidst the odd atmosphere, attracting odd looks from a servant standing nearby.
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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