At the sudden spread of a strong fragrance, the wolf sniffed its nose and took a step back from Delina. Delina also swallowed dryly and faced the wolf again.
Please, please……
“……!”
Soon, the wolf turned its body and began to howl. Then, the other wolves one by one turned and began to leave. Delina watched this scene without even breathing. Soon, the last remaining large wolf also began to move away slowly.
“…….”
Thus, until the wolves were completely out of sight, Delina remained crouched in the carriage. And after a while, Delina gathered strength in her trembling legs and stood up.
“I’m alive, I’m alive……”
They must have been wolves trained by the Duke of Ulphirium.
The rumors that those who carelessly wandered into the territory couldn’t escape death were true. If she didn’t have this bottle, she would have been torn apart by the wolves already. Chills ran down the back of Delina’s neck.
The secrets revealed after the fall of the Duke of Ulphirium.
Among them was something about the wolves.
It was said that applying fruit oil from the head would prevent them from attacking.
She had poured it all over her body in haste, but it had certainly worked.
But the other people……
Gathering courage to crawl out of the carriage, Delina tightly closed her eyes as she saw the corpses strewn on the ground. It was horrific, but she had to run away quickly. The smell of blood might attract other beasts.
Delina ran quickly with her eyes almost closed. In the pitchdark night, there was nothing to rely on but the moonlight. However, Delina ran and ran until she felt out of breath.
“Pant, pant, pant……”
How long had she been running? When Delina felt she was far enough from the carriage, she looked around. There was still no sign of life around her, and all that was visible were natural objects like rocks or trees.
‘First, the map…….’
It was urgent to go to the Ulphirium mansion. Delina spread out the map. The Duke of Ulphirium was marked on the map, but there was no exact path to the mansion.
But she had once read a description of the mansion in a book.
“To the right, you can see a rocky mountain, and to the left, there is a forest with red trees……”
Her finger that had been comparing the memory of the description with the terrain on the map pointed in one direction.
‘I found it.’
Now the path was clear. Delina adjusted her shoes and stepped into the darkness. Since she had entered Ulphirium territory, the mansion wasn’t far away.
It was just hard to enter because of the wolves and various traps. But Delina knew that as well, and began to move slowly. Soon, the large mansion slowly revealed itself from the darkness.
‘This is exactly it…….’
Indeed, befitting the Duke of Ulphirium, which led to numerous scary rumors, the atmosphere of the mansion was also eerie. Crows flew over the mansion that was too large to see at a glance, and thorny vines wrapped around the walls of the mansion. It was grim.
“……Quite a landscape.”
The mansion had an atmosphere that made it look as though not a single person lived there. Delina, who had examined the mansion, soon looked around the vicinity.
‘Is there no one here?’
She thought she would meet someone since she came to the mansion, but she was mistaken. The mansion did not even have lights on, and it was as quiet as a dead mouse.
‘Are they not in the garden?’
The main gate was firmly closed. It was a moment when Delina tried to look into the garden by holding the iron bars of the main gate with both hands and poking her head through.
“……!”
At that moment, along with the sound of the wind, a massive axe whooshed past Delina’s neck. Seeing the axe that was firmly stuck in the wall with a thud, Delina’s mouth gaped open.
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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