The host of the banquet came to the nobleman, and only after pleading and begging did he manage to leave the banquet hall. Even so, he shouted as if he wanted everyone to hear, his anger unabated.
“How uncomfortable it is to be in the same place with such an arrogant and rude person!”
The words meant that he did not want to see Aelfrie at the banquets I was attending.
The Viscount and his wife, who learned of the commotion, naturally blamed Aelfrie.
“A woman should just smile and stand quietly among people. How dare you interrupt men’s important conversation and ruin the banquet? Moreover, do you even know who that nobleman is? How arrogant of you. People will point fingers, saying you haven’t been properly educated by your parents!”
From that day on, there were no more invitations for Aelfrie.
The following year, the angry nobleman passed away, but Aelfrie still could not go to the banquets. It was because Elise had made her debut in the social world.
The Viscount and his wife put all their efforts into Elise’s debut. There were good reasons for that, as marriage proposals had been pouring in for her even before her debut.
Elise’s debut was impeccable, from clothing, jewelry, shoes, to the carriage and footmen to accompany her on that day.
It was as grand and beautiful as any great noble, though it all had been arranged on credit.
As much money was spent on Elise, other areas had to be economized.
Half of the household servants were dismissed, and Aelfrie could no longer attend any banquets since attending would cost money anyway.
Moreover, the Viscount and his wife did not think of investing any more in Aelfrie, whose reputation had already fallen to the bottom.
Aelfrie was secretly delighted with their decision. The social world was never her place from the beginning. She rather enjoyed staying at home, doing housework with the servants, and quietly reading.
Meanwhile, Elise received countless marriage proposals, but she was still unmarried.
“We must send Elise to someone who can afford at least 300,000 gilders without any problems. Also, he must continue to interact with us frequently after marrying Elise.”
In other words, they were looking for someone who would pay not only the 300,000 gilders but also all the debts the Viscount had incurred over the years.
Elise’s pride in herself meant that she considered that amount reasonable. However, no matter how beautiful Elise was, there weren’t many willing to put forth such a large sum.
Had there been no suitors, the Viscount and his wife might have reconsidered the amount, but they were still clinging to the idea due to repeated failures in finalizing a match.
So, four years passed.
Now, Elise was 24 years old. In Denerthum, noblewomen usually marry by 25 at the latest. Elise, too, planned to decide on her match this year. Then she became acquainted with the Duke.
Elise spoke as she opened a new invitation from the Duke.
“The Duke has paid 300,000 gilders for a gun to use this hunting season.”
The Viscount and his wife had mentioned Elise’s dowry in a roundabout way when that story came up at last night’s banquet.
The Duke had shown a nonchalant smile at those words and had discreetly taken Elise’s hand away from others’ gaze.
Elise happily did not refuse his touch.
‘The Duke spends that much on a gun, he will surely send more for the dowry.’
It wasn’t just the money. Becoming a Duchess, she could spend her life at the pinnacle of the social world.
Pleased with her rise in worth, Elise spoke to Aelfrie, who was pale with anger.
“Ah, and my parents were saying that this year, the dowry for sending you off, Lida, is….”
A smile spread across Elise’s face.
“They were thinking of 1,000 gilders.”
1,000 gilders.
“Miss! Apron! Your apron is on fire!”
“……!”
Aelfrie was suddenly jolted awake by Jenna’s alarmed voice. The very apron she was wearing had caught a spark from the oven, and smoke was rising from its edge.
Aelfrie hurriedly looked for water. Luckily, there was a jug nearby. Without thinking, Aelfrie grabbed it and splashed water all over her clothes.
Fortunately, the fire only burned the apron, and she was not injured. Instead, clear marks of the muddy water she had left the vegetables soaking in remained on her clothes.
“Are you alright?”
“Uhhuh.”
“Have you been feeling unwell lately?”
“Huh? No.”
“Then why have you been staring blankly all day?”
Worry filled Jenna’s voice as if her older sister was ill. Aelfrie weakly laughed at Jenna’s words.
“That’s true. It must be because the weather suddenly got warm. I’ll go change my clothes.”
Aelfrie, holding her removed apron, left the kitchen.
“Sigh…….”
Her steps were heavy as she headed upstairs. Ever since she heard the story of Ellie’s dowry, she had been in this state.
‘1,000 guilders.’
Thinking about the past when she had asked for 100,000 guilders, it was an incredibly reduced amount.
Aelfrie thought of the wilted vegetables that the merchants shouted as a sale right before the market closed. She felt no different from those vegetables.
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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