The bright confidence that knew exactly what she wanted somehow stimulated Carson. The woman he had chosen had always made him breathless, but she had never disappointed him even once.
“Yes, that’s right. I belong to His Imperial Majesty.”
Ines widened her eyes as she heard the curse that burst out of Carson’s mouth.
“Do you even say such curses?”
“That’s why I said I don’t want to be an emperor. And don’t say harsh words now.”
“Would Lady Sweden know what’s in my heart, my feelings?”
While listening to the playful tone that was occasionally heard, Ines smiled again.
“How can I know everything in His Imperial Majesty’s deep heart?”
“Everything else, even if I don’t want it, falls into my hands easily.”
Carson suddenly reached out and brushed Ines’s neckline with his fingers. Ines, taken aback by the sudden movement, widened her eyes.
“Like being an emperor. Was it originally so easy to get hold of the Kanez Empire?”
Ines couldn’t answer anything. Unconsciously, she moved her neck along with the touch of his hand. The strength flowed away at every place where the warm temperature touched.
In the stopped time, only he completely occupied all her space. The tightly entwined gaze spoke so clearly that for some reason Ines felt lost in his eyes.
“Since I’m talking, should I go back a long way just because of something trivial?”
He took his finger to the point on Ines’s neck. She couldn’t even remember that there was a point there until he touched it. Ines shook her body in surprise at the strange sensation she felt for the first time.
The large hand that had been gently touching the point slowly completely wrapped around Ines’s neck. Although it was definitely much hotter than her body temperature, Ines’s body trembled slightly.
“Because of something trivial, is it… No way… Are you talking about the emperor’s position?”
Ines couldn’t say anything. Unknowingly, her body shivered slightly at the touch that was leading along the line of her neck. She felt as if power was escaping from every place where the warm temperature touched.
“Even if it’s something trivial, surely… It’s not about the emperor’s position, is it?”
The thumping heart, aware of emotions, throbbed without hesitation. Feeling like her heart would jump out of her mouth, Ines bit her lips tightly.
“Yes, that’s right. I got the emperor’s position so easily, but why is it so difficult to get Lady Sweden… It’s hard to get her into my hands?”
As he applied force to the place he gently held, Ines’s neck naturally rose. Carson, who had slightly slid the hand that held her neck, moved only his thumb to press firmly on her chin. Involuntarily, her lower lip slipped out between them.
“How significant Lady’s contribution is to that matter… You understand better, right?”
He stared penetratingly at Ines’s lips. As if it awakened all the senses in her body, she absentmindedly brushed her dry lips once. The gleam in his eyes sparkled and disappeared. Every moment seemed to devour the air around her.
“Since the destination is the same, does the order really matter…? Is it relevant?”
“Order…?”
As if entranced, she echoed his words. At this moment, it seemed like anything he said was right, and it felt like she could do whatever he wanted.
The lips were affectionate like honey, but the gaze was threatening. Although her childish tone seemed to whine, the hand on her neck did not give her a chance to resist. It was a strange sensation that she had never felt from him before.
Listening to the disheveled sound of Ines’s breath, Carson suddenly realized.
What needed to be cooked now wasn’t the Morniset Grand Opera or the Boniface Treasurer, it was Ines, who had exposed her white neck; he was in a position to passionately court her so that she could feel him as a complete man.
“Yeah, you seem to not know well. We have the same goal.”
“Only if I become a maid. After that, I’ll do everything as Your Majesty commands.”
As he leaned closer, Ines spoke without thinking, not letting her head pass through as she usually did.
“As you command?”
“Yes, except for going far away.”
At that moment, Carson and Ines’s hands were grabbed simultaneously. Both of them looked down at the protagonist at the same time. And they couldn’t help but be equally surprised.
“Princess.”
“Louis!”
Noah, Charlotte, and even some servants and palace residents were standing not far from Carson and Ines.
“Aren’t you two fighting?”
“Of course not.”
Ines, with surprised eyes, distanced herself from Carson and bowed to Louis without saying a word.
“Oh, who is that?”
“Casey Hampsher.”
“Yeah, Casey Hampsher, except for the Maid of Honor to the Crown Princess. That maid will be moved to the Grandzaime Castle from tomorrow. She’ll be my maid.”
Noah and Charlotte naturally accepted the situation, but the servants and other palace residents around them couldn’t hide their astonishment.
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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