“Because I cherish you. Because I hope you won’t get hurt. Even though our situation has become a bit more advantageous thanks to the weight of predicting the flow… You looked anxious, and I worried.”
What was the reason for asking so much?
Although he was in pain, he seemed to be even more in pain.
It was fascinating that the subject of Aston’s various strokes was me.
“I don’t know what the reason is for asking this much.”
“…I don’t know what the reason is for asking this much. If there’s a chance later, I’ll talk about the answer.”
“…It’s really okay, so let’s go now. If there’s a chance later, I’ll talk about the answer.”
I couldn’t respond right away. Even if it meant paying the price for this affection, I had to give my all to assassinate Kirie.
For my own sake and for the survival of these people. I had to be as strong as a sturdy maple tree.
“…Understood.”
Stubbornly refusing to answer immediately, Aston also took a step back.
Instead, he extended his right hand to me and asked.
“…May I hold your hand and lead you in?”
“What?”
“As the duke, you are the first guest I invite to my territory. Although the situation is urgent, I want to do my best to welcome distinguished guests. I would be happy to give you the honor of escorting you.”
As he finished speaking, his ears turned as red as tomatoes.
‘Cute.’
It was a remark that made even me embarrassed, ignoring Zero’s whining that could break eardrums.
Although I had received countless escort requests when I was a villainous Elizabeth, I couldn’t endure it this time.
“W-well, yes. It wouldn’t look good to break the etiquette.”
Who would dare to mock the Kitten Duke? Especially at a time when zombies could swarm out of the capital. Even though I knew I was saying something absurd, I didn’t want to refuse.
‘…I must be crazy.’
Even though Aston could read my hesitation, he smiled gently. It was a smile like the spring sunlight that melted the winter.
“It’s an honor, Duke.”
Carefully, as if catching a feather about to fly away, he gently took my hand.
He was wearing armor, and I was in a convenient uniform, but my heart fluttered as if entering a glamorous ballroom.
Vroom…
“Well, shall we go?”
“Yes.”
Passing through the portal shining with divine power, a world covered in snow and ice unfolded before us.
“Welcome to the territory covered in snow and ice, White Wood.”
Matching the name of the territory, thick white trees like snow-covered hair surrounded the castle.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Aston-nim has returned!”
When Lord Aston, who had left his seat, appeared in White Wood, the inside of the castle buzzed with welcoming greetings.
Those who had already arrived covered us with warm blankets and waited for us with a warm welcome amid enthusiastic cheers.
“Oh, Lord! We’ve been waiting!”
A middle-aged man with a long mustache and muscular physique rushed towards Aston, tears and mucus flowing as he tried to embrace him. No, he tried to. Until Aston frowned and kicked him before that.
“Enrique. Were you planning to smash me?”
“Would there be such a thing?”
“I must have told you not to greet me like that. Did you not see that I was escorting a guest next to me? It could have been a disaster if I hadn’t kicked you before you ran.”
“What? Ah…!”
Enrique looked at me. We were still holding hands. Enrique’s pupils sparkled.
“Could it be…!”
“He is Duke Kitten. Show some manners.”
“Oh, yes.”
Enrique, chuckling, seemed to have a lot to say. I caught a faint scent of something ominous from him.
‘He seems like a grandfather who used to ask if you were dating during the holidays…’
Maybe the grandfather didn’t chuckle like that, but it seemed similar. Enrique warmly looked at me and gestured to the mansion with both hands.
“It must be cold; let’s go inside. I’ll prepare a warm meal.”
“Sure. I’ll handle the Duke’s postponed duties later.”
‘…Is he not going to let go of my hand now?’
I thought he would only hold my hand until we reached the portal. I was bewildered by his escorting me to the mansion. It was still a cautious touch, but it felt even more reluctant.
Michael, Ruth, and Benedict followed us, giving disapproving looks. Of course, it was directed at Aston, not me.
“What are you doing? Shouldn’t you let go of the Duke by now?”
“I got permission from the Duke.”
“While it may not be suitable to hold hands all the way to the mansion, Your Highness.”
“A magician doesn’t have to worry about it.”
“…Just let go.”
As I awkwardly spoke, embarrassed by the fiery gazes of my party members, Aston reluctantly let go of my hand.
Only after the warmth dissipated did I realize the cold air and felt the reality of being in White Wood.
‘This is…’
The place where everything would come to an end.
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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