So, the large bookstore in the square sought to display the largest, thickest, and most boring books to stimulate the intellectual desires of the nobility.
And the thing that perfectly fit that condition was the dictionary of ancient languages.
Aelfrie stared blankly at that book every time she passed by the bookstore. The cover was fascinating, and so was the content of the pages.
‘I wish I could study more with that.’
It had been a few years since she had thought so while passing by.
‘I guess Ash Corp must have that book!’
Given they were wracking their brains over ancient languages, it made sense they would have such books.
“Of course we do. Just wait a moment.”
Kyle said so and left the room. Meanwhile, Aelfrie was alone in the room and stepped out onto the balcony.
“Wow…”
She could see the tip of the ship’s mast below. Things she thought reached sky-high when looked at from the ground were just fascinating to see under her feet.
It felt entirely different to look down from a hilltop, likely because they were so close.
Resting her arms on the balcony railing, she leaned forward and saw people bustling around the harbor.
It looked no different from usual, but why did everything feel different when viewed from above?
After gazing down for a while, Aelfrie returned to the desk and pulled a chair to sit.
As she put her arms up, it felt as if the chair was made just for her comfort.
Her room’s desk was deteriorating, and the chair had no backrest, making it unbearable for long sits. Not that she had the time.
How much she had envied her father’s desk and chair in the library!
But now, the chair she was sitting on was incomparable to her father’s, a top-of-the-line item.
‘With a place like this, I could work all day without sleeping.’
The time spent sitting on this chair would be happier than sleep.
‘Since I came in late today, I should work a bit more than the time I was told to leave.’
She had told Jenna she might be late, so she planned to work extra to make up for the morning.
Just then, Calon returned. He carried a thick book, nearly obscuring his face. Despite the apparent weight, he walked in lightly and placed the book on Aelfrie’s desk.
“I brought all the old ones that Ino bought.”
Aelfrie looked through the books he had laid out one by one.
Everything from Ash Corp was new, clean. Some volumes seemed like they had never been opened, without even a crease on the cover.
Calon, who had brought them up after grumbling about the lack of books in Ino’s office, worried Aelfrie might find it insufficient and opened his mouth.
“If you need more in a hurry, how about borrowing from the Academy?”
“The Academy library?”
“Yes. You probably know how to use it. Come to think of it, the book you threw when we first met was also from the Academy library, wasn’t it?”
“…….”
At that moment, Aelfrie’s expression darkened.
Those books were borrowed using her father’s ID, taken without his knowledge.
After getting caught, her father hid his ID somewhere. So now she couldn’t enter the library anymore…
“Um, the thing is… I lost the ID that allows me to enter the library.”
Then Calon Ash responded as if it was no big deal.
“Don’t worry about it. You can borrow books using the credentials of Ash Trading Company. We are the ones importing books from the Empire and other kingdoms, so they granted us access as a sign of gratitude. I haven’t applied for it yet, but it will be issued immediately if requested. Shall I apply?”
Aelfrie nodded her head vigorously.
“Then, can I use it while that’s being processed?”
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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