Perhaps, seeing Ian made me want to share that news.
“Is that so?”
“But the Second Prince won’t hold it against you, right?”
“He seems broad-minded; it should be okay, don’t you think?”
Phew, as I burst into laughter, even in Ian’s eyes as he looked past Edwin, there was a faint trace of a smile. Only Edwin, who didn’t catch onto the reverse psychology, was stroking his chin, pondering.
“He didn’t seem like that.”
“Edwin, by the way, didn’t you have something to tell me?”
“Oh, right. I did come to stop you if you were going on a mission, but… Are you going?”
“I’m not going.”
As if it was an unexpected answer, Edwin looked at me with surprised eyes. Then he immediately showed a wide smile.
“Really? You thought well. How disappointed Lady Daisy would be if you went. So, I came to dissuade you before you made up your mind.”
“I promised Lady Daisy to teach her swordsmanship, and I can’t leave like this. If I go, I have to stay there for at least a year…”
“That’s exactly what I wanted to tell you. Promises are meant to be kept. Lady Daisy trained so hard to learn swordsmanship from you.”
“She really worked hard.”
Just thinking about Daisy made Edwin’s mouth twitch uncontrollably, and his eyes twinkled.
Will she become the best swordsman in the Empire?
“She worked really hard. And just going on a short expedition made her so worried. How do you think she’d feel if you went away for a whole year?”
“Well, I know how much you worry about Lady Daisy. I’m not going.”
“Well done, Rose. Then let’s go have dinner.”
“I, uh…”
I extended my words and glanced sneakily at Ian.
There would be a lot of people in the dining hall right now.
“Klein, you should come too.”
“No, Ian and I…”
“Then shall we go together?”
Are we going?
In the momentary pause after Ian’s answer, Edwin, who seemed surprised, looked at me. Then, he immediately showed a full smile.
“Is it okay?”
Following behind Edwin, who had already walked far ahead, Ian smiled slightly as he answered.
“Since the senior is here.”
Huh? What does that mean?
I tried to convey the question with my eyes, but Ian just pulled his lips into a smile without saying anything.
Why do I feel uneasy?
Why do I feel uneasy?
As usual, the knight order’s dining hall was bustling with members.
“Klein, why aren’t you eating well?”
Ian, unable to eat the steak in front of him, looked across at Edwin and asked with a smirk.
“I think I have a bit of a headache.”
“Are you okay?”
I pretended to be concerned and raised my hand to Ian’s arm. As I did, Ian’s eyes, which had seemed a bit tense, momentarily relaxed.
Do you need to go to the infirmary?
“I think I’ll be fine.”
“I’ll cut this for you.”
While Edwin volunteered to cut Ian’s steak, Ian, who had lowered his arm under the table, suddenly grabbed my hand.
What’s he doing if someone sees us?
I tried to pull my hand away immediately, but his firm fingers tangled around mine.
Seriously, this guy.
In Ian’s nonchalant gaze, which was facing straight ahead, there was a faint smile, as if he was revealing it but not completely.
“Not the Vice Commander?”
“Where?”
The disturbance in the dining hall occurred right then. Fabian, who passed through the entrance, was anxiously looking around as if searching for someone.
Who is he looking for?
The moment I felt Fabian’s eyes meet mine, he walked towards me.
“Roseberlia, please come with me for a moment.”
“Yes? What’s going on?”
“Second Prince is looking for you.”
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?
——
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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