“It’s alright, Lucy. I’m used to changing by myself.”
I took the dress from a nodding Lucy and stepped behind the curtain. After quickly changing, I came out to find Daisy rushing toward me.
“Oh my, you look so beautiful, Miss Rosebelia! Is anything uncomfortable?”
The dress was a bit tight and a little short, but not to the extent that I couldn’t breathe.
“It’s a little tight, but it should be fine.”
“This dress would look great with a braided hairstyle. May I?”
Daisy asked, her eyes sparkling almost uncomfortably.
“Is there a need to do my hair as well?”
“…Perhaps there’s no need?”
“Miss Daisy must be excited because it’s the first time she’s brought someone to the mansion.”
Lucy whispered as she passed by. Hearing that, my mouth moved on its own.
“Then please do my hair as well, Miss Daisy. Oh, but I have an urgent letter to send to my family. Could it be sent by courier?”
“Of course! Lucy, bring Miss Rosebelia some paper and a pen.”
“Yes, Miss.”
Lucy swiftly laid out paper and a pen in front of me. As soon as I sealed a brief letter asking for an investigation of today’s events in the palace, Daisy asked who should receive it.
“To whom should it be delivered?”
“There’s a maid named Ann. It needs to be delivered to her discreetly…”
“Lucy, did you hear?”
“Yes, leave it to me.”
As Lucy left the room, I sat in the chair in front of the mirror, guided by Daisy. After the hot bath, sleepiness was creeping in.
I briefly closed my eyes, and when I opened them, my reflection had changed dramatically. Behind my long braided hair in the mirror was not Daisy.
Startled, I stood up and the woman in the mirror sent me an apologetic look.
“Oh my, you must have been surprised. I’m sorry.”
“Good day, Duchess.”
Upon hearing my courteous greeting, Annes’s eyes widened in surprise.
“You recognized me right away?”
“Yes, you resemble both the captain and Miss Daisy.”
Upon close examination, she did resemble Linart and Daisy, but I recognized Annes immediately due to her vintage purple dress.
In the original work, Annes often appeared wearing dresses in shades of purple or red.
“Hehe, is that so?”
“Mother, please leave my room now.”
“Is it not okay for me to stay?”
Upon Anes’ soft question, Daisy protruded her lips.
“Rosebelia Winters said she has something to tell me.”
“Oh, actually, I need the Duchess’s permission for that.”
“For me? What is it?”
Something that could help Daisy as well as Edwin…
For that task to proceed, Anes’ permission was crucial.
“Daisy said she wants to learn swordsmanship.”
“Swordsmanship? Really?”
“I want to become strong by learning the sword. I want to be cool like Rosebelia Winters.”
Clutching her fists tightly, Daisy spoke. Anes saw the sincerity in her eyes waver.
“But Daisy, you’re very frail.”
“… So, are you against it?”
Daisy asked with a slightly defeated voice.
“It’s good that you have the will to learn something, but I worry because it doesn’t seem like you can handle a sword with your stamina.”
“I agree with the Duchess. Before learning the sword, you should build up your stamina.”
“Build up my stamina? How?”
“Daisy gets dizzy just by walking a little due to her poor heart condition.”
It was information she knew well. In the original story, Daisy was confined to her room if she felt dizzy.
She ate in her room, and they overprotected her to the point of keeping her mostly under her bed.
“Wouldn’t it be better to at least walk a bit and get some sunlight? That way, you’ll get an appetite, gain strength and be able to walk more.”
“I’ll give it a try. I’ve never tried it before.”
Determination filled Daisy’s eyes.
My assumption was correct. Daisy needed something to fuel her listless life.
And if that could improve Daisy’s health…
“If Daisy builds up a bit more stamina, I will teach you swordsmanship when I return from my campaign.”
“Really?”
“Before that, you need to learn a few simple moves. I plan to entrust this task to a reliable knight while I’m away…”
Anes seemed to nod, giving permission.
“I can do it. I can work really hard.”
Anes watched the enthusiastic Daisy and then suddenly called out to me.
“Miss Winters.”
“Yes, Duchess?”
“It doesn’t seem like the rain will stop anytime soon. Why don’t you stay the night?”
“Here?”
“Rosebelia Winters, please do so. It’s raining too much.”
I glanced at the window. Streams of water constantly flowed from above.
I couldn’t move Emily in this rain…
And I had no way to find out what happened to Ian at the moment, so returning to the knight’s headquarters or to the mansion would still leave me restless.
“Miss Winters is our savior who once rescued Daisy. Offering a room to such a valuable guest is no big deal. Please make yourself comfortable.”
“…Then I will impose for just one night.”
[Star Icon]‘What on earth is happening?’
Ian, who had slept last night, hadn’t woken up all day. The physician had already visited three times, only shaking his head, unable to determine the cause.
The room around Ian was being controlled by Emperor Calisto’s order, but it was only a matter of time before the palace learned of Ian’s condition.
On his birthday, no less, the Prince himself was nowhere to be seen; perhaps rumors had already spread quietly.
Nathan sighed softly as he looked at the sweating Ian. Ian groaned, twisted his body as if in pain, but still didn’t open his eyes.
‘Why on the Prince’s birthday of all days…’
Nathan, attempting to glance at the clock on the wall, quickly stood up when he noticed Calisto approaching from behind him.
“Stay seated. You’ve been through a lot, Nathan.”
“Not at all, Your Highness. I am the Emperor’s aide; it’s my duty to stay by your side.”
Ian did not keep anyone around him. It was because Enoch was greedily trying to snatch people away from Ian. The only one who resisted Enoch’s manipulations and stayed by Ian’s side was Nathan.
“I know it hasn’t been easy for you. That’s why I’m all the more grateful.”
Even if Ian acted a bit snappish at times, Nathan had always inwardly felt pride that their Emperor, not someone like Enoch, was the one fit to sit on the throne.
While assisting Ian, Nathan had occasionally fantasized about what it would be like if Ian inherited the throne, but he had never dreamt that he would witness something like this.
At that moment, as he was rubbing his sore and tingling nose, Ian’s tightly closed eyelids opened. Nathan clamped his mouth shut as if he couldn’t believe it.
“Yo-Your Highness! The Emperor is awake!”
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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