The court physician, summoned by the emperor, hurriedly arrived at the estate and immediately opened the medical bag to begin the examination.
Kayan, lying obediently on the bed, rolled their eyes nervously, unsure of what to do. Even if Kasallin was one thing, Parnes stood there with an expression that clearly showed he was deeply upset.
In the tense atmosphere, the physician examined Kayan’s arms, legs, and knees for a while before slightly bowing to Kasallin and Parnes.
“Upon inspection, there’s no need for excessive concern. As you can see, aside from the scratch on the knee, there are no serious injuries.”
“That’s a relief. Truly a relief.”
At the court physician’s words, Kasallin finally relaxed her tense body, stroking her startled chest.
The court physician placed two medicinal herbs in an empty bowl, mixed them thoroughly with clean mineral water, and applied the thick paste broadly over the wound before wrapping it tightly with linen.
“This is a disinfectant and scar-removal ointment made by the capital’s alchemists. The wound should heal cleanly in about two days. Until then, please ensure it avoids water.”
“Well done. You may leave now.”
The court physician gave a deep bow to the three, packed up the bag, and left the cabin. Logia and the maids, standing silently to the side, tactfully excused themselves.
In the eerily quiet silence that settled over the room, Parnes approached the bed, knelt on one knee, and met Kayan’s eyes.
As Kayan fidgeted with the hem of their clothes, trying to avoid eye contact, Parnes, in a voice more solemn than ever, told them to look straight at him.
His voice was so low and calm that even Kasallin, an adult, felt a momentary tension in her shoulders.
“Do you know what you did wrong today?”
Kayan nodded, saying, “Yes,” in response. When Parnes asked what they thought they did wrong, the child obediently spoke up.
“Mother told me not to leave Sir Nigel’s side, but I didn’t keep that promise. And I went into the water when I was told not to…”
“Good. You understand well.”
Kayan’s eyes wandered aimlessly to the floor. Parnes let out a silent, long sigh before continuing in a gentle, measured tone.
“Crown Prince, your body is very precious. Not only because you will one day be the ruler of the Renel Empire, but also because you are the most cherished being to your father and mother. Do you know who would be the most upset if you got hurt?”
Kayan glanced toward Kasallin, answering in a small voice that they understood.
Parnes told them that if they understood, they should go to their room and reflect. Dejected, Kayan stood up without protest and went to their room.
Seeing Kayan’s slumped back after the scolding stirred pity, but such firm discipline and time for self-reflection were necessary.
Kasallin approached Parnes.
After scolding Kayan like this, he often wore an expression as if he felt uneasy.
He once mentioned that, for reasons he couldn’t quite grasp, scolding the child reminded him of his own father, causing him to lose confidence in his discipline.
“It’s alright. Kayan is still young, but they instinctively know. They understand that Your Majesty’s scolding comes from love and concern.”
Kasallin spoke comfortingly, taking Parnes’s hand. Parnes gazed at her for a moment with weary eyes, then gave a gentle smile and embraced her.
[This is the timeline separator]Parnes stepped outside, saying he needed some fresh air. Kasallin sat by the warmly lit fireplace, reading a book while waiting for him, and dozed off briefly.
Nodding slowly, she suddenly jolted awake, trembling, and looked around the room with dazed eyes.
The bed remained pristine, untouched by anyone. Looking out the window, she saw a pretty crescent moon, reminiscent of Parnes’s warm smile, hanging in a corner of the night sky.
It was quite late—could he still be out in the garden at this hour?
Feeling uneasy, Kasallin set her book down and stood to go find him. As she left the room, she noticed a dim light casting long shadows across the hallway floor.
Following the light, she saw Kayan’s door slightly ajar.
Kayan wasn’t the type to stay up this late. Thinking the child might be unable to sleep due to the earlier scolding, Kasallin decided to check on them and put them to bed.
Just then, she heard Parnes’s tender voice from inside, as if comforting someone.
“Were you upset because your father scolded you?”
Kasallin quietly approached the door, muffling her footsteps. Peering through the slight gap, she saw Parnes holding Kayan in his arms, patting their back.
Kayan replied, “No,” trying to appear composed, but the warmth in their father’s voice brought large tears streaming down their face.
Parnes wiped the child’s wet face with the back of his hand and slightly opened the window with the other, letting the cool night breeze soothe Kayan’s flushed face.
Pretending to gaze at the moon high in the night sky, Parnes paused for a moment before speaking, as if trying to overcome his usual gruff demeanor.
“…As I said before, I didn’t scold you because I hate you. I hope you understand that.”
Hearing this, Kayan looked up at Parnes with teary eyes and whispered something in a voice too soft for Kasallin to hear.
Whatever the child said, Parnes couldn’t hide the smile creeping up and gently ruffled Kayan’s hair.
“No need to worry.”
Seeing signs that the slightly distant father and child were beginning to grow closer, Kasallin decided to quietly leave them be. With a fond smile, she turned away.
[This is the timeline separator]Despite a minor incident, the three-day joyful family vacation came to an end, and the trio returned to the imperial palace to resume daily life.
As the weather warmed and people began to engage in earnest, Kasallin and Parnes became busier than ever.
From hosting various events to preparing for trade with the southern continent across the sea, they were especially preoccupied this year.
Yet, amid all this, Kasallin and Parnes prioritized a new plan.
It was to formally introduce a playmate to Kayan, who was now at an age to develop social skills.
Following imperial tradition, Parnes selected a child from a noble family who could positively influence Kayan and invited them for a day.
However, contrary to expectations, Kasallin soon found herself flustered.
“Crown Prince, don’t hide—go say hello.”
Kayan, stepping beyond the cozy cradle of the Crown Prince’s palace into the wider world for the first time, was far more shy than expected.
Far from greeting, Kayan hid behind Kasallin, showing subtle wariness toward the new friend—an unexpected reaction for Kasallin, Parnes, and even the nursemaid.
Growing impatient, Kayan’s new playmate bravely stepped forward after some thought.
“Hello, Your Highness the Crown Prince. I’m Gilbert Roman. It’s a great pleasure and honor to meet you.”
The child, clearly well-raised, was Gilbert, the heir of the Roman marquisate.
Though two years older than Kayan, Gilbert was slightly smaller in stature, with a kind demeanor and gentle personality.
Kasallin and Parnes believed Gilbert’s calm, diligent attitude, mature speech, and composed behavior for his age would positively influence Kayan.
Thus, they arranged this meeting for the two children to get acquainted.
However, Kayan seemed reluctant to meet someone unfamiliar, unlike their parents or nursemaid.
“Crown Prince, Young Lord Gilbert Roman came today to spend a pleasant time with you. You should return the greeting.”
“…I don’t want to.”
Kayan muttered with a sullen face. The nursemaid’s face paled, and Gilbert staggered slightly, as if shocked.
Kasallin, with a firm gaze, made Kayan look directly at her.
“Crown Prince, speaking like that in front of someone is not befitting a crown prince. Think back to what you learned in your etiquette lessons.”
When Kasallin gave a stronger warning than usual, a flicker of hesitation appeared in Kayan’s large eyes.
Fidgeting with their small fingers, Kayan hesitated before finally taking steps toward Gilbert.
Innocent Gilbert, thinking the crown prince was finally opening up, waited with a faintly flushed face for this monumental first meeting.
But Kayan only stared at Gilbert, unsure of what to say or how to approach.
“Your Majesty, what should we do? The crown prince doesn’t seem to open up easily.”
Kasallin spoke to Parnes in a voice others couldn’t hear.
Parnes, deep in thought as if weighing various options, seemed to find a good solution and called over Vincent, who was nearby.
After Parnes whispered a command, Vincent nodded in understanding and hurriedly left.
Kasallin cast a curious glance in the direction he went. Parnes gave a soft smile and whispered to her.
“…Aha.”
Hearing Parnes’s whisper, Kasallin immediately understood what he had instructed Vincent to do. Yes, that method would surely work.
With a confident smile, she looked at a group of knights approaching in the distance, accompanied by the lively sound of hoofbeats.
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
