“Moreover, it seems that the delegation from the Raphelios Empire will arrive soon, and the representative noble of the Empire is said to be very young and handsome.
In response to Icelia’s excited words, the Crown Princess spoke with a stern voice, as if warning her, “Icelia, they are guests visiting for a treaty. Please be careful with your private remarks.”
“Oh, yes… I apologize, Your Highness the Crown Princess.”
Now that I think about it, around this time in the original work, the diplomatic mission from Raphelios was described to visit for a treaty between the empires. Among them, there was a sub-male who seemed to be infatuated with the Crown Princess. What was his name again?
When Rozelia had such thoughts, the Crown Princess, looking at the lifeless Icelia, opened her mouth with a much softer tone.
“Well… if the Raphelios delegation is arriving, we might as well prepare a welcome reception… Since we’re on the subject, should we have a few Raphelios-style dresses made?”
At the nonchalant words of the Crown Princess, everyone’s gaze turned curiously towards her.
“Now?”
When Closet asked in a puzzled manner, the Crown Princess nodded with a meaningful smile.
“Rozelia, are you ready?”
“Yes, yes! I’ll be out soon!”
Upon Icelia’s excited voice, Rozelia, freed from the hands of the maids, awkwardly looked at herself in the mirror.
In the salon located inside the Crown Princess’s palace, Rozelia, who had entered unexpectedly, was changing into a Raphelios-style dress as the first participant. Unlike the Lugvelzet dress, which was closer to European attire from the mid-19th century, the Raphelios dress incorporated various national dress styles from the late 19th century, giving it a colorful and diverse feeling.
The mermaid-line dress, highlighting the curves of a graceful woman, with one side revealing the thigh, resembled both a Chinese dress and evoked the image of a Greek goddess.
Perhaps because it was a dress style unfamiliar to the conservative Lugvelzet, Rozelia hesitated to step out of the mirror.
“Rozelia~ The maids said they’re ready. Why aren’t you coming out?”
Closet’s prodding voice eventually made Rozelia reluctantly take a step out of the dressing room.
At that moment, the women who had been looking at Rozelia strangely were left with their mouths open and frozen.
“Uh, is something weird…?”
Feeling embarrassed, Rozelia awkwardly smiled as she glanced at the exposed dress line. In response, the Crown Princess, who was the first to look up at Rozelia with curiosity, smiled broadly.
“My, Rozelia. You look so beautiful.”
With the Crown Princess’s compliment, Closet’s flattery began, and somehow, Icelia blushed even her face for an unknown reason.
“My goodness! The Raphelios-style dress is so lovely! I want to try on the one Rozelia is wearing!”
“There are plenty of dresses, so calm down, Closet. I haven’t thought so highly of Raphelios-style dresses until now, but seeing Rozelia, my opinion has changed.”
“You, you’re so beautiful… If a goddess descends, would she wear such a dress…?”
Well, it’s just…
The embarrassed Rozelia smiled awkwardly and replied, “Thank you. Wearing an unfamiliar dress style feels a bit awkward. Can I change now?”
“What are you talking about? After dressing up so beautifully, it would be a shame to change right away. How about we enjoy the tea party in Raphelios-style dresses today?”
Unlike Rozelia, who was embarrassed by Icelia’s suggestion, Closet was excited.
“Sure! I agree! Then I’ll change and come back next time!”
With newfound excitement, Closet, followed by the maids, disappeared into the dressing room. Seeing this, Rozelia, who reluctantly smiled, cautiously approached the Crown Princess and spoke.
“Your Highness, I will wash my hands and return.”
“Oh, sure.”
With the Crown Princess’s approval, Rozelia turned around and headed towards the powder room on the opposite side of the salon.
The powder room attached to the dressing room was a spare one a bit away since Closet often used the other. While Rozelia was heading there, someone suddenly grabbed her wrist and forcefully pulled her towards the wall.
Surprised and about to scream, she looked with a puzzled expression as she recognized the familiar figure in front of her.
“Your Highness?”
“Damn it, Antonio. No, Rozelia… What did you understand from my warning? Your fragrance resonates throughout the entire palace.”
Wait, what kind of nonsense is suddenly coming out? Rozelia was taken aback by the unexpected appearance and incomprehensible words of the Crown Prince.
“Let me go. What are you talking about? What did you say before?!”
“Well… with your skin exposed like this, the fragrance resonates. I had some doubts before and let it slide, but now it’s not okay. You need to understand the seriousness too…”
Unable to comprehend the absurd words the Crown Prince was uttering, Rozelia scrunched her face in displeasure.
“Let go of this! Seriously, what are you talking about?”
“Damn it, listen to me!”
Under the oppressive force of the Crown Prince, Rozelia was finally forced to push him away somewhat rudely and escaped from the spot.
Fortunately, at the back, the Crown Prince was occupied by the sudden appearance of a servant, so Rozelia, who had distanced herself, was left alone without being chased.
In a surprised state of mind, Rozelia fled from the palace to the garden.
Even in the original work, the Crown Prince wasn’t this crazy… Could this be an influence of the changed storyline?
In the midst of such serious thoughts, she realized that she was wandering in the middle of the garden.
“Oh no…”
Thinking that she had to return to where the Crown Princess and Closet were, Rozelia quickly turned around.
However, as she turned, she was frozen as she looked at the familiar figure staring blankly at her.
In an instant, a breeze blew through the garden behind Rozelia, causing flower petals to flutter.
Claude de Valtesar…
He stood frozen like a statue, gazing at her from a short distance away.
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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