At the End of Ruin, There You Are (56 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 33
The Grand Duchess’s maids were unusually busy since morning.
“What about this one?”
At the question, Caella gave a weak smile.
“It doesn’t matter.”
She truly didn’t care, but the maids were determined not to let this day pass without proper effort. They moved with even more caution than the Lusenford scouts patrolling the border and greater thoroughness than the knights guarding Soleil Palace where the Emperor resided.
“Of course it matters! You’re meeting those despicable nobles again! You must show them the dignity of Princess Ostein!”
It was the Grand Duchess’s first gathering with northern noblewomen since recovering from her near-fatal ordeal at the welcome banquet. The maids had been deeply shocked by the northern nobles’ brash and crude behavior during that event.
So firmly had that first impression taken root that the maids now believed all northern nobles were alike, prompting them to devote extra care in adorning the Grand Duchess—the most basic etiquette of high society.
The more enemies you have, the more lavishly you must arm yourself with finery.
“This sky-blue shade matches Your Highness’s eye color wonderfully.”
“This vivid blue is lovely too.”
This was the first time Caella, as Grand Duchess Lusenford, possessed so many jewels.
She had received many as gifts from foreign envoys at her wedding, and beyond her own jewels as Princess Ostein, she had also brought along all the jewels once belonging to her mother, the former Duchess Ostein.
All these had been seized after her father’s untimely death at her previous wedding. This time, when he told her to take everything, she had quickly gathered them. At least, even if her title were stripped later, the jewels would remain in her hands.
The bride who had once been scorned for her poverty and shabbiness was now immensely wealthy. Perhaps it was fortunate that, in addition to the jewels, her father had set aside a generous fortune specifically for her.
Male lead Asks for a Divorce Every Day
It’s not often you come across a plot like this in the female-dominant genre — make sure to check it out!
This is a novel I’m planning to reread as well.
The male lead is strong, skilled in martial arts, and not the usual fragile type you often see in matriarchal novels.
Meanwhile, the female lead is a scientist—rational and logical. Even when she falls for the male lead, she doesn’t let her emotions cloud her decisions.
If you push through the first few chapters, you’ll gradually find the story really intriguing.
It has a mix of mystery, detective elements, and romance.
The author’s writing style is like crafting a puzzle—except they deliberately leave out a few pieces, making it hard to predict what happens next, yet keeping you hooked.
In the end, everything will come together and be explained.
One-sentence summary: Wife, stop playing with beakers and look at me!
In a laboratory accident, research scientist Zhu Wansheng accidentally travels to a matriarchal world. The original owner of the body is an eighteen-year-old only daughter of a wealthy rouge merchant, already married with a handsome young man.
Zhu Wansheng grins: Nice! She always said she was heaven’s favorite granddaughter. After a life of toil in her previous life, she can enjoy blessings in this one.
However, her joy lasts no more than three seconds as bad news arrives: the original owner’s family is about to go bankrupt, and her husband wants a divorce.
Even worse, she’s stuck with a research system full of restrictions.
Zhu Wansheng: ? Is this the destiny of a research dog?
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Faced with this mess, Zhu Wansheng pours herself a bowl of wine to drown her sorrows. In her drunken haze, her husband arrives.
His figure is imposing, holding a long sword, with a dignified air that captivates Zhu Wansheng.
Gu Yingqing, however, looks at the alcohol-reeking Zhu Wansheng with undisguised disgust and coldly asks, “Divorce or not?” The intoxicated Zhu Wansheng mumbles vaguely, “I think… it’s not… it’s not… impossible!”
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The next day, after sobering up, Zhu Wansheng is full of energy, rolling up her sleeves ready to make a big move. As for yesterday? She has no memory of it.
Zhu Wansheng is ambitious; a research dog fears nothing!
Upgrading rouge, extracting fragrances, producing perfumes, researching lipsticks… all shall bow to the power of modern technology!
The original owner’s dying rouge shop is revitalized. Her mother is pleased and with a wave of her hand, passes on the family business to her. As she takes control and her experimental results gain popularity, it’s the pinnacle of her life…
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But there are always those who can’t stand to see her doing well. Jealousy, scheming, assassination attempts – they want nothing less than her life.
The person who has always kept his distance from her suddenly holds her tightly in his arms, eyes full of concern.
She is unharmed, but he falls into a pool of blood…
Zhu Wansheng feels guilty, “I can grant you one wish.”
Gu Yingqing tentatively circles his arms around her, carefully resting his head in the crook of her neck, pleading softly, “I regret it. Can we not divorce?”
Zhu Wansheng: ? When did I agree to a divorce?
[Small Theater]
The newly developed rouge is beautifully packaged, and Zhu Wansheng is eager to try it.
Gu Yingqing suddenly appears: “My lady, may I apply it for you?”
Cool fingertips lightly brush her lips. His Adam’s apple bobs as he leans in for a light bite.
Zhu Wansheng: ?
Gu Yingqing: It smells so good, I wanted to taste it…
On a warm spring day, Zhu Wansheng tries a new perfume: “Spring Night.” Gu Yingqing corners her against a wall.
Warm breath lingers on her neck.
“My lady, from now on, may I test the fragrances for you?”
[Humorous female scientist vs scheming live-in son-in-law male lead]
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Still try to undermine the foreigner even if they are much higher rank, guess they’re fearless
Clearly she was a gentle and bright lady before you and your witch happened to her
Well atleast you know you don’t deserve her
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Yes. To be precise, it felt exhilarating, satisfying, and wonderfully relieving.
Yes take revenge..!!! Let your anger out one everyone of them don’t let them go not even that dirtbag
Yet, being affectionate toward one’s wife or daughter, taking them everywhere, a
These Northerners never fail to remind me just how terrifying ignorance can be.
He wished those clear, icy blue eyes without a single dark rim would stay fixed
Yeah you do realize that you are filthy 🤬 you really don’t deserve her so stop dreaming and let her be free let her go back father where she will be cared for
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Too little too late