The Little First Grand Secretary in My House, maybe?
I believe the scene described is from "The Rebirth of an Ill-Fated Consort"
This sounds like Heroic Wife Reborn.
Could I trouble you to PM me the link as well? This request will actually be my fifth post.
I think Faraway Wanderers by Priest should have a straight secondary couple.
I see... It's interesting that the adults take the stance of "Oh, we respect your feelings on finding a spouse/remaining a Nestling," but still...
I have an additional question, please: [SPOILER]
"boytoy", maybe?
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