Hastening her steps, Yeonwoo soon arrived at Hyeminseo. At the moment when she entered Hyeminseo to find the clinic, a familiar voice called out to Yeonwoo.
“Yeonwoo Nari?”
“Yes?”
In response to the sound calling her, Yeonwoo turned her head. Then, a welcoming face greeted her.
“It’s Yeonwoo Nari!”
Choa, who had trained in the Gwangho Army, approached with a bright smile.
Choa seemed genuinely delighted to meet Yeonwoo again. The unexpected reunion brought joy to both of them. Yeonwoo looked at Choa with a mix of pleasure, surprise, and curiosity.
“Oh my, Lady Choa?!”
Lowering her gaze a bit, Yeonwoo noticed that Choa was dressed similarly to the Hyeminseo medical women.
“No way…!”
Feeling Yeonwoo’s gaze, Choa, blushing, opened her mouth.
“Yes, that’s correct. I’ve become a medical woman at Hyeminseo!”
“Oh my!”
Yeonwoo rejoiced as if Choa’s promotion was her own. Choa was practically Yeonwoo’s only female friend, and with their shared background as daughters of nobles, Yeonwoo sincerely hoped for Choa’s success.
The path for commoners to overcome poverty was challenging, but for women, it was even more difficult. Becoming a medical woman was practically the only way low-ranking women could succeed. However, the process was undoubtedly not smooth. Tears welled up in Yeonwoo’s eyes as she saw Choa, who had overcome difficulties and become a medical woman.
Yeonwoo wanted to genuinely congratulate her.
“Congratulations, truly!”
“It’s all thanks to you, Yeonwoo Nari. If you hadn’t helped me that day, things wouldn’t have worked out like this.”
“Why credit me? It’s the result of Lady Choa’s efforts.”
Perhaps due to Yeonwoo’s praise, Choa, feeling embarrassed, opened her mouth while fidgeting with her fingers.
“Since we’re on the subject, I’d like to express my gratitude, but…”
“No need for gratitude! I’ll gladly accept only your kind heart. Please keep it for yourself.”
At that moment, another presence was felt outside the door of Hyeminseo.
Creak.
Just like before, there seemed to be someone watching Yeonwoo.
Unable to let it go this time, Yeonwoo asked Choa for a moment of understanding and headed towards the entrance of Hyeminseo.
As if not willing to miss it, turning her body toward the door, Yeonwoo once again met a familiar face.
“Daebok Hyungnim?”
“Oh, uh…!”
The face that met her outside the door was Daebok’s.
Yeonwoo wore a puzzled expression at Daebok’s unexpected appearance.
“What are you doing here?”
“I should ask you the same. I heard from Gyo Ryeon-gwan Nari that you were unwell, but seeing you now, you look perfectly fine. Faking it, huh?”
“I was really in pain!”
In response to the accusation of faking it, Yeonwoo retorted indignantly.
“Today, Nari is caught in a cold, so I came to get medicine on his behalf. Is that alright?”
“What? They say you can’t catch a summer cold, so what did you do to catch a cold on your way back?”
In response to Daebok’s question about what she did, Yeonwoo recalled the kiss with Geon. How could she explain catching a cold while transferring a cold from someone else by kissing? To avoid exposing her flushed face, Yeonwoo changed the subject.
“W-why would I know that! What are you doing here, Hyungnim? Aren’t you just idling around?”
“Didn’t I tell you I play the role of Gwangho Army Nari’s informant? It’s not easy to gather information only within the unit, so I occasionally come out like this for reconnaissance! It’s definitely not idling!”
Despite Daebok’s indignant defense, Yeonwoo looked at him with a skeptical glance.
“Does that information come from Hyeminseo?”
“Well, since I’m here, might as well take care of some business! Am I not flexible enough?”
“Could that business possibly involve sneaking a peek at Lady Choa inappropriately?”
“No way?! How could you think of me like that, Yeonwoo!”
Daebok, feeling wronged, argued vehemently, but Yeonwoo eyed him with a suspicious look.
It was strange. There had clearly been someone’s presence since outside Hyeminseo. If it was Daebok, he didn’t need to hide his identity.
“Then what is it? If you’re so upright, why are you hiding?”
Responding to Yeonwoo’s question, Daebok approached.
“I need some medicine.”
“Medicine? Where are you feeling unwell?”
Just as she was about to feel sorry for a genuinely sick person, Daebok, wanting to evoke sympathy, whispered something secretly in Yeonwoo’s ear.
“Lately, my urine stream hasn’t been refreshing. It used to pour out like a waterfall, but now it’s like a dry stream in a drought.”
“…….”
“Among men, you understand, right? They say the strength of urine is a man’s strength.”
At Daebok’s words, Yeonwoo closed her eyes tightly. It was truly information she didn’t want to know.
Whether Yeonwoo listened or not, Daebok continued talking.
“But today, I came to see that Lady Choa is at Hyeminseo. I can’t discuss such embarrassing matters in front of the refined Lady Choa, can I? So, how about getting medicine on behalf of my brother.”
“Stop!”
Unable to bear Daebok’s words any longer, Yeonwoo shouted.
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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