“I’m sorry. But it wasn’t dangerous this time, I just wanted to help Prince Ian avoid the public eye while he recovered…”
“And why did your dress end up so messy?”
“I think I’m directionally challenged.”
Though I hated to admit it, I accepted that I might be directionally challenged – at least within the royal palace.
“I tried to return to the banquet hall but got lost. It was dark after sunset, and wandering around the garden, I tripped and got scratched by branches… It’s not a serious injury, but it stings.”
I pointed to the scabbed-over scratches on my forearm.
“Wandering around the garden in the dark is more dangerous than I thought. Anyway, I’m sorry for worrying you yesterday…”
“No, it’s my fault. I should have ensured you stayed by my side, no matter what. And the matter of helping Prince Ian… I can’t say it was good, but it’s not something to scold you over. I understand.”
“What do you mean by ‘damage control’?”
“Why would you take the prince to a dark garden…”
I looked at her, clueless on how to respond. Was it wrong to seek a secluded spot in the garden?
“You might not be aware, but typically, if a man and woman go to the garden alone, it’s for a tryst. Usually, they go discreetly and quietly…”
She explained what visiting the garden, especially after dark, or even sometimes during the day, signifies among the nobility.
The conclusion was that the gardens were a secret trysting place, hidden from the public eye. The fact that I had brazenly taken Prince Ian’s hand and led him there in front of so many people… it now made sense why this had caused such a stir in social circles.
Startled by Eliana’s explanation, I frantically waved my hands and said, “This can’t be… I was just looking for a quiet place to talk. Nothing inappropriate happened, I assure you.”
Eliana nodded at my explanation. Knowing my situation with memory loss and being aware of Claire’s typically timid nature, she seemed to believe me. The problem was…
“I understand your situation, but others are probably letting their imaginations run wild right now.”
Goodness. I remembered the vivid imagination of the noblewomen I met at the banquet, especially Lady Monica.
“It’s one thing if it stays in their imagination, but as rumors spread from person to person, it might soon be accepted as fact.”
I felt the blood drain from my face. When I had hurriedly taken Ian with me, seeing the change in his eye color, I had not anticipated this outcome.
“What should we do?”
“I’ll try to clarify things through my contacts, but not everyone will believe me. We’ll just have to wait for it to blow over in time.”
“Oh, dear…”
It was dreadful enough that people said I had deliberately caused the accident because of a longstanding unrequited love for Prince Daniel. Now, the story of taking Ian to the garden during the banquet might become a lingering topic of conversation.
There might even be people who’d say I seduced Ian for a secret rendezvous.
What a mess this was turning into. It seemed I was being painted as a notorious flirt, involved with two brothers.
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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