Protecting the Noble Lady

A pitiful former princess, abandoned and alone, who wants to hold hands and be hugged x a quiet, reserved court official who serves as the princess's escort After the former dynasty falls, she is hunted for thousands of miles because she is a princess. She once drank muddy water, fought beggars for food, and pretended to be mad and foolish just to survive. He was her imperial brother's advisor. He was the one who pulled her out of a crowd of beggars, washed away the grime, and dressed her in fine clothes again. She had lived in fear for a long time. During the journey, she was always afraid someone would suddenly come to kill her. The little princess was consumed by unease, while he was taciturn and highly skilled in martial arts. He protected her time and again. So the little princess edged closer to him, bit by bit, hoping to find a sense of safety in his arms. But he discreetly stepped away, and the rejected little princess cried floods of tears every day. The doctor traveling with them said she would go blind if she kept crying. He had promised the Crown Prince that he would bring her back safely. And so... The man gave ground little by little. In silence, he let her tug at his sleeve, hold his hand, and cling to him for comfort... # After he saved her, she wasn't sure if it was his great martial arts skills or his calm, reserved manner that made him feel so reassuring. In short, she latched onto him. She had the unhealthy conviction that until they returned to the capital, only his unwavering protection could ensure that she made it back safely to her imperial brother. She was anxious throughout the journey. When they walked, she would carefully watch him with pleading eyes, and wouldn't stop until he agreed to let her hold his hand. When they rode in the carriage, she needed him to stand guard outside, or she would tremble all over. After several assassination attempts along the way, her anxiety only grew worse. She had to cry in his arms and hold his hand to fall asleep. Relying on her imperial brother's instructions, she kept clinging to him, step by step. # Perhaps giving in can become a habit. On the journey escorting her, she would often be startled into tears and throw her arms around his waist. Eventually, his heart softened, and he murmured to her tenderly. But why did the little princess suddenly stop needing him once she was back with her imperial brother? # But becoming her imperial brother's advisor was no small feat. He was not so easy to get rid of. Later, he forcefully took away the princess as she laughed and chatted with another man. The man held the girl he had embraced countless times in his arms, his expression still as unsmiling as ever. He lowered his head and kissed the top of her hair. The girl in his arms shivered, but he smiled and whispered dangerously in her ear, "Didn't you say you were scared if I didn't hold you?" "Princess, do you think you can use me and then throw me away?" # A pitiful little princess x a reserved court official # This princess will be a little bratty from time to time! She may have a bit of unhealthy insecurity, along with a skin hunger condition, hehe. # Another story in the princess series # The blurb has been screenshotted Completed historical romance novels: The Dark-Skinned General's Childhood Sweetheart, Pampered in the Inner Courtyard, The Young Marquis Who Climbs Walls Every Day, The Young Chancellor Who Keeps His Eyes on His Wife, Just in Time to Fall for You, Winning That Wealthy Beauty Completed fantasy novels: Meow Meow, Leopard Leopard Completed fantasy romance novels: The Villain Loves the Villainess, Lured a Girl from the Underworld, Your Sweet Little Idol Suddenly Appears [From Ancient Times to Modern Days] Theme: Believe in the light. Someone will lead you out of the darkness.