She considered saying, ‘Marcus Knights is not here to become a priest,’ but then shook off the thought.
That fact clearly wasn’t all that important to Carson, and she felt that saying it now wouldn’t do any good.
On this fine day, Ines walked briskly, trying to keep pace with the man striding ahead. The journey felt as short as a pleasant dream.
As a restaurant appeared in the distance, she spoke to discourage him from following her further.
“You should go back and rest. I will return after my work is done. I have something to give you.”
“Let’s go all the way.”
“No.”
‘Almost there.’ Waving her hand, she walked away. Dressed in a black apron and a flowing white skirt, she disappeared into a landscape painting that featured an autumnal castle.
That night, Ines kept her promise with him. However, it seemed he had no intention of showing his face again as he left a trace of himself outside her door.
A set of incomplete armor hanging on his door handle was now complete. Even a well-crafted dagger designed for piercing armor was affixed at the end.
Thus, they parted without any special farewells. All Carson did was watch her busy figure from afar since dawn.
It was a departure that could happen because it wasn’t a hopeless parting.
Carson thought that by riding a horse at full speed, he could blow away the thoughts that kept intruding on him. But listening to the continually misaligned hoofbeats, he gave up on horse riding.
“Sigh…”
Having climbed into the carriage, Carson let out a deep breath. He had been incessantly busy consolidating his territory. He had worked every day to sync up with the schedule of meeting her, thinking his turbulent feelings would settle a little after seeing her.
“Do you have something troubling you?”
Upon hearing Carson’s sigh, Noah’s question naturally followed.
People often didn’t know it, but Carson never particularly enjoyed being serious. No matter the difficulty he faced, he always grinned and nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders, as if it were nothing. What wars were taking place in his head, no one knew.
But now he couldn’t even utter the words that it was nothing, even if it were lip service.
It meant that everything was out of his orbit.
“Well, maybe it’s just a difficult time…”
“Time will flow, no one can stop it.”
“Yes, I suppose so.”
Until he came here, it was Ines’s time that had been the issue. He was worried about the slow time she was experiencing in this new world. However, he somehow felt that now his moments would feel longer.
Just then, the name of the knight Ines had mentioned flashed across his mind. The name was…
“Marcus…”
“Do you mean Marcus Knights?”
“How do you know that name?”
Noah tilted his head. Since he was young, he had been more accustomed to reviewing documents and judging the world within them rather than confronting situations head-on. For him, it was easier to remember people by name rather than by face.
“Knights is a famous knight family for generations. I remember he was the third son of the family.”
“Clever.”
“What?”
“But why can’t you recognize people when you see them?”
“What do you mean… Ah!”
Only then did Noah remember that most of the men in the Knights family had red hair.
“Isn’t that Marcus a friend who took a sword for Lady Swalden?”
“Yes.”
As if he had gained a big realization, Noah nodded his head.
“Now that I think about it, it makes sense why you two are familiar.”
“Familiar?”
“No, I mean you two knew each other.”
“Why is the third son of a knight family here?”
For a moment, Noah pondered whether he should tell him about what had happened a year ago. However, his hesitation didn’t last long. Whatever it was, it was his duty to report to his master.
“Actually, Marcus resigned from his knight post right after meeting Lady Swalden.”
“What…?”
“At that time, everyone tried to dissuade him from taking the difficult path. Even his father came to ask us to talk him out of it.”
“And then?”
“Still, he was adamant. It seemed he was deeply impressed by Lady Swalden. He said he received great support from her…”
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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