“I, I apologize. She asked for a moment to bring something to drink, and she disappeared during the commotion while the court officials stood up.”
Sweat formed on the forehead of the court official. However, contrary to his concerns, Edrísh was smiling.
He’s smiling? When the queen, whom you value so much, has disappeared?
Could it be his style to smile before killing someone?
The court official trembled.
However, Edrísh’s subsequent tone was infinitely gentle.
“Yes, I know that Cecilia is good at escaping.”
“What?”
“It’s not the first or second time she’s run away. She runs away easily, hides, and after enduring this much, she’ll endure for a long time.”
What kind of life did the two lead before ascending to the throne?
The maids often imagined romantic stories about the always-harmonious king and queen. Unrevealed first encounters or love stories. Most were romantic tales resembling romance novels.
The court official was certain that the two must have spent an unimaginable time.
“For now, leave her be until tonight. Even if she returns covered in mud, she’ll return within the day, so there’s no need to worry. Increase the guards and focus on city patrols.”
But even with Edrísh’s lenient words, the court official’s face didn’t brighten. There was something he hadn’t had a chance to say.
“That…”
Feeling an unusual atmosphere in Edrísh’s speech, he looked at him. In the intense gaze devoid of laughter, the court official closed his eyes tightly.
“Today was the queen’s regular medical examination.”
“Is there something wrong with Cecilia?”
An oppressive cold settled in the office in an instant. As if answering Edrísh’s question, the door to the office opened. The plump royal physician entered with a troubled face.
“Your Highness Edrísh Atigra. That is…,”
Edrísh’s face turned pale at the following words. He stood up abruptly.
“I will mobilize everyone now to find Cecilia. I will go as well.”
The fact that Cecilia had visited the infirmary was quickly discovered, and they found out shortly after starting the search.
〈The queen is truly amazing!〉
〈The sight of shooting arrows with her beautiful red hair fluttering looks like something out of a myth.〉
〈From today, my dream is to become like the queen!〉
When they went to the infirmary, the children, including Rodrio, were excited and making a fuss.
What had she gone there to do that she captivated everyone in such a short time?
Cecilia was always like that. Whenever she caught someone’s attention, she gathered everyone and became the center of it all. Anyone who met her, whether for a short or long time, ended up falling in love with her, and everyone enjoyed being with her. In those moments, Cecilia sparkled particularly brightly.
Even when Edrísh came out to find Cecilia, his face, which had been stiff, softened again from that moment.
“How is it? It seems like she went outside the palace. We searched inside thoroughly, but she’s nowhere to be seen.”
“Probably. Cecilia must have come this way.”
Edrísh walked confidently.
It was clear what Cecilia liked. Brighter places, where there were more people and lots of laughter.
Without hesitation, Edrísh headed to the market. Like a sparrow passing by the front of a granary, he surely couldn’t just pass by the market.
As the king suddenly appeared in the city, all eyes were on him.
“Has anyone seen the queen?”
Edrísh asked those who greeted him. Silence.
No one? That can’t be.
Edrísh carefully looked around at the faces of the people, sensitively observing.
“You.”
He pointed at a man, someone with particularly fast-moving eyes.
“Yes, yes?”
“Have you seen the queen?”
“That, well… it seems like I have.”
The man nodded hastily, with his hair disheveled in his hurry. Edrísh called the man closer. Standing beside Edrísh, the man hunched his shoulders a bit.
“Tell me in detail.”
“A little while ago, a small woman passed by singing lullabies. She had a shawl over her head, so I didn’t recognize her as the queen. If she didn’t come to my shop, I wouldn’t have known. She seemed to pass by, then suddenly stuck her head out again, tasted something, and left.”
“Tasted something?”
“Well, I run a fruit shop, and she had strawberries. But she handed over a gold coin and said she didn’t need change, right? She didn’t seem like an ordinary person; she looked charming in an unusual way when I carefully observed her… Only then did I realize she was the queen.”
“Is that all?”
“Yes… I should have greeted her, but I couldn’t tell she wanted to remain unrecognized. I just watched as she left… I’ve committed a grave sin!”
“You did well. Were the strawberries good, with a nice flavor?”
“Yes?”
“They had to be fresh strawberries. Anyway, go inside and take a look.”
The man returned to his place with a nod.
Apart from that, there were a few more people who claimed to have seen Cecilia. Edrísh followed their eyewitness accounts, tracing Cecilia’s footsteps bit by bit.
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…
——
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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