Surely, due to his keen interest in magic, he must have shown curiosity toward Nathaniel and his brother, Henry.
“You really haven’t learned anything.”
“Excuse me?”
“You made inappropriate remarks without even knowing who these two are.”
Kilian blinked his eyes as if he really didn’t know anything.
I sighed deeply and said, “Lady Anais, Prince Henry. This is Ambassador Kilian of the Principality of Freche.”
Upon hearing my introduction, Kilian’s face became contemplative. Even after learning Kilian’s identity, Anais did not dispel her suspicion.
“Oh, I’m sorry… I mean, I…”
Having failed to uphold etiquette twice in front of the nobility, Kilian, even as a noble, would probably taste death.
“Let’s call it a day today.”
“Yes, if you give me a chance to apologize next time….”
“Since it’s done, please leave.”
Kilian sealed his lips at Anais’s chilly words.
An awkward atmosphere lingered.
“Freche Principality?”
Breaking the frozen mood, Prince Henry’s adorable voice was heard.
“Yes, that’s correct, Your Highness.”
Kilian quickly met eyes with Henry, as if wanting to score some points.
“Do you happen to have any questions about our country?”
Henry’s face clouded briefly. Then, he glanced at Anais and me.
What had always been hidden, the inability to speak one’s mind freely and constantly seeking the Empress’s approval, was now revealed here.
Anais seemed to share the same thought, tightly pressing her lips.
I crouched next to Kilian and looked at Henry’s face.
“Why do you act like that, Your Highness? Would you like to hear about Kilian’s experiences?”
“Uh, um.”
Henry didn’t answer and shook his body slightly, hiding behind Anais.
“Lord Kilian.”
“Yes, yes!”
“Have a tea time with His Highness soon. Please tell him about the Freche Principality.”
“Yes, I will do that.”
Kilian agreed in an instant. Seeing the delighted expression on Henry’s face, who quickly apologized again and disappeared, was heartwarming.
“Shall we go to His Highness, the Crown Prince?”
“Yes!”
Today, Henry’s face seemed even brighter.
In the early morning, the once quiet Winter’s Marquisate became noisy. The Marquis, returning from the morning training amidst the loud noises, stepped out to the entrance.
“What on earth is happening since the early morning…”
The Marquis frowned as he saw the pile of gifts blocking the main gate.
The butler, sensing the Marquis’s discomfort, quickly explained, “Um, Lord Marquis, it seems the gifts were sent by Viscount Groban without permission…”
“Send them all back.”
The Marquis turned away sternly.
Unluckily, Maximilian happened to be present at that moment.
The Marquis exploded upon seeing his face.
“Max! Come with me for a moment.”
As soon as they entered the office, the Marquis shouted as if screaming.
“What do you plan to do from now on?”
Maximilian, also confused by the current situation where the unfamiliar Groban lady was showing interest in him, replied casually, “Isn’t there some way?”
“Why is there no way! Haven’t I already organized the soul talks you’ve been having?!”
“I’m not thinking about marriage yet.”
The Marquis’s patience snapped at Maximilian’s nonchalant words.
“If you’re not thinking about marriage, at least get engaged! Do you think the Menisil family will accept you just because you’re from the Groban family?”
Faced with the unwanted truth revealed by his father, Maximilian muttered softly, “I never asked for it.”
“Then, do you plan to remain single for the rest of your life?”
“I don’t want to marry a woman I don’t love.”
“Love is a love that freezes to death!”
The Marquis, unable to contain his anger, broke the wooden statue that had been placed as a decoration.
“What kind of situation did Jaina end up in because of your talk about love!”
In response to his father’s words, Maximilian couldn’t say anything. There was truly nothing he could say to Jaina.
“I raised you with too much leniency. The grace period is over. Get engaged or married to someone this year.”
“Father!”
“If you’re so desperate, do something! Instead of idly watching from afar while saying ‘This is fun, that is fun.'”
This time, the Marquis decided to set everything right.
After sending Maximilian away, he changed his clothes and headed to the royal palace.
For some reason, his father came early in the morning.
After checking the surroundings, only his father and he remained in the room.
“What happened at home?”
“Sigh… Forget it.”
His father began to sigh as if he had been waiting since then.
Starting from Viscount Groban’s recent visit to the morning gifts today.
“Even though you rejected them?”
“Yeah. What is Her Majesty thinking? Isn’t she disrespecting our family to the point of complete disregard for now being one of the pillars of the country as the wife of the Marquis of Winter’s?”
“If Marstone Mine has gotten you that interested, I’d rather tear you apart than marry you to the Crown Prince. Ridiculous, coming here at this point.”
“Father, be careful with your words. No matter what, this is the royal palace.”
I sternly warned him, wondering if anyone might have overheard.
“I thought about going to turn things upside down, but I figured it might be better to come and talk to you and the Crown Prince.”
“You did well.”
It was a miracle that he endured that personality of hers for once.
“What do you plan to do, brother?”
“Do you think he has any plans? I told him to bring anyone home by the end of this year.”
Father awkwardly played with his teacup, seeming embarrassed.
After a moment of silence, he spoke.
“I’ve always been sorry to you, Jaina.”
“Why are you suddenly saying that?”
“If Max hadn’t caused such a commotion, you might have found a decent man slowly.”
Saying that, Father licked his lips. It still seemed like he held a grudge against Nathaniel.
“I find the Crown Prince a bit strange. I don’t know what he’s thinking, and, well… He and the Emperor or Empress aren’t trustworthy people.”
“Ha, haha.”
At Father’s straightforward evaluation, I once again looked around.
It’s fortunate there’s no one here. If there were, I might have been arrested for treason by now.
“When I think of Jaina, your thorny path brings tears to my eyes.”
I felt a distaste at my father, who took out a handkerchief and gently wiped away tears.
“Well, um… Nathaniel is also a good man.”
I made a clumsy excuse.
Father’s eyes became moist, indicating he was thinking something.
“If anything happens, be sure to tell me in the future. Don’t hesitate to ask for help, as you did last time.”
I kept silent because I was doing so well without any major issues.
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…
——
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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