라티파 asked about him, and Yanan hurriedly changed the subject, pushing a silver tray into my hands.
“The former hostess of Caleb’s private lands.”
“There was a hostess?”
“Um, so, what I mean is. It wouldn’t be for no reason that General Hades appointed you as a Frau.”
Yanan said, changing the subject.
“We cannot know the General’s intentions, but it is our job to be loyal to him. Eat quickly. If you don’t want to see my throat parched.”
The hostess of Caleb’s private lands?
Latifa chewed over the word hostess again.
‘If she’s a hostess, could she be General Hades’ wife…? Perhaps his mother, but.’
But there were no people in Caleb’s private lands who looked like General Hades’ parents. Suddenly, she remembered how Hades had once been shocked at the idea of never wanting to marry.
‘Could it be that there was a woman before?!’
“Eat quickly.”
At Yanan’s earnest request, Latifa stopped thinking about the hostess. Then, she scooped up the fragrant, spicy meat stew with a small, antiquated silver spoon.
“Ugh…….”
“Remember, plump piglet belly.”
She reminded Latifa again with a grin.
“Yes. Chubby piglet belly. Ugh…….”
Latifa shut her eyes tightly as she pushed the food into her mouth.
Everything was intense in Grand Bazaar. Even the food was emitting a strong characteristic in this intense country, and Latifa was not sure how much she could withstand.
[Star Icon][Star Icon]Having eaten enough to satisfy Yanan, Latifa walked out of the arch corridor and encountered an excited Hades.
His black hair shone like obsidian in the morning sun, and his sharp eyes were filled with a confidence that made him stand out even more.
“Good morning.”
“The diligent people of Grand Bazaar have long since started their morning. To call this time morning is nothing but lazy.”
But it was General Hades, whose words were as twisted and unkind as his handsome appearance.
He had always managed to say something unpleasant, and she had now fully adapted to his speech.
They say one can repay a thousand debts with a word, but his speech was not only unable to repay debts but also made one pray not to be beaten anywhere.
‘Well, who would beat him with that personality? Unless he beats someone else. Maybe that’s why he’s so fierce and twisted!’
“Grand Bazaar must rise early because of the sun. If I have offended your sensibilities, please forgive me.”
Slightly offended by being called lazy, Latifa bowed her head slightly, bending her knee.
“Is that a gesture of imperial courtesy?”
He asked, raising his black eyebrows.
‘Oops.’
She was slightly stiffened by the imperial royal etiquette that came out unknowingly.
‘The royal bloodline has vowed to pay the price.’
Hades, who made her halfsister Aris a palace maid, might inflict an even more horrifying punishment on her if her identity as a princess was later revealed.
‘Princess Aris doesn’t even know the desert language… Brenda must be there too.’
Although she had never called her sister, she was undoubtedly Latifa’s halfsister. Captured in a country where no one spoke her language and became a maid for being a princess.
Thinking of her suffering made her feel sorry.
[Dash]Snap!“Hey, what are you thinking so deeply about?”
Hades’ loud snap in front of her interrupted Latifa’s thoughts, startling her and causing her to step back.
“Ah, I feel a bit dizzy……!”
Latifa staggered for a moment, seemingly at a loss for words.
Perhaps her act was too clumsy.
Eventually, one of her legs buckled, causing her to lose her balance and fall over.
“Eek!”
As the hard marble floor approached, Latifa closed her eyes tightly and screamed.
But contrary to her expectation of intense pain, the floor was incredibly soft.
‘Huh? Why doesn’t it hurt?’
Disbelieving the soft sensation, Latifa squeezed the tender floor.
[Squish]The floor was soft and spongy on the outside, but quite firm inside, so her fingers couldn’t penetrate any further.
It was hot. And there was also a loud thumping, thumping, thumping sound.
‘Wait, this isn’t the floor…….’
“That’s my chest.”
Hades’ cold, unplayful voice resonated in Latifa’s ears.
“…….”
So, what was under Latifa right now was Hades.
Not only had she fallen on top of Hades, but she also had grabbed his chest. She didn’t dare open her eyes at the realization.
And it was clear that this soft surface was not clothing, but the touch of bare skin.
‘I, I, I, I touched a man’s chest……!’
Latifa, who had never touched a man’s bare chest in her life, simply froze like a stone.
Touching the chest of Hades, the great general of a nation, the mad dog Hades!
She wished she would faint and lose consciousness.
The situation was so unreal that she couldn’t even feel its reality.
“Phew. Get up.”
When Latifa remained frozen, unresponsive to the strange sensation she was experiencing for the first time, Hades let out a long sigh. His breath conveyed a strange sensation through their closely pressed bodies.
The wild, low resonance of his voice heard through his chest gave her the chills.
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?
——
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…
——
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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