Without realizing it, my body moved next to Shasha. Sihellus hesitated and gently nudged my back so that I could get a little closer to Shasha.
Thanks to that, it became clear. Tears flowing down Shasha’s eyes. Originally, I tried not to intervene, but I couldn’t stand it and hugged the child in front of Shasha’s eyes.
“Shasha. Nothing is because of you. Yes…?”
“Sister…”
“Just… it’s really because of bad people. Have you seen them doing the same to you? They wanted to marry you to a strange person just because you didn’t listen to them.”
Now that Shasha nodded with tears in her eyes, I continued.
“They just want to do things their way. Have you seen them doing that even to the emperor?”
“Ung…”
“It didn’t matter who it was. It was just too much for them to handle you. Because you are too precious to them.”
Because I love you. Because I cherish you more than anyone else. Because I’m afraid of you leaving.
If I tell such lies, the child might feel relieved right away. But such kind lies wouldn’t help Shasha.
In that case, when the Marquis and his wife come to find the child again, urging sympathy, Shasha might break down.
Because she is a kind and delicate child.
“That’s right…? Sister… Is that really true? Shasha… Shasha…”
“Yes. They just used Shasha and Eyna. There’s nothing wrong with both of you. If Shasha was the problem, wouldn’t Sister have had a problem first?”
“Sister collapsed…!”
“That was… because I forced myself. Wasn’t it just hurt or something?”
But Shasha still seemed unbelieving.
“What about Shasha’s doves?”
“Ah…!”
“Even the rabbits are fine.”
Accidentally, the animals next to Shasha proved everything. Nothing happens even when Shasha is around.
“Right… yes.”
“Now, do you have a little more trust?”
The child raised her head and looked at me. Her pretty pink eyes were moist and sparkling.
Seemingly wanting to say something, Shasha hesitated to speak. I lightly stroked Shasha’s cheek, and only then did she turn her head towards Eyna with what seemed like newfound courage.
“Anyway, Eyna… I’m relieved.”
“Yes…?”
“It’s not like you were really hurt, Eyna. You just took medicine to pretend to be in pain because of me… How difficult it must have been.”
The child, who had already become an adult, was more concerned with the emotions of the person in front of her than her own feelings.
“Lady…”
“I’m relieved it wasn’t true.”
Seeing Shasha, who was smiling brightly as if she could not see, Eyna shed tears.
“Thank you… I’m sorry…”
“No. Thank you for coming back! Thank you for telling me! Now… will you stay by my side? I… I won’t cause harm anymore. I won’t hurt the people around me. Will you stay with me?”
“If the lady allows, then yes.”
“Yes! I like Eyna!”
Upon hearing those words, Eyna bowed deeply. Her shoulders were trembling. Looking at that, I glanced around. Sihellus, who was still standing in one corner, nodded as if to reassure Eyna and suddenly disappeared.
Like someone who knows it’s time to exit. He disappeared abruptly. Now it was my turn.
“Now. Can Eyna continue working here?”
“Can I really…? But this is the royal palace. I, I’m not in good health, and I come from a humble background…”
“It’s okay. If you’re worried about working in the palace, you can work as Shasha’s maid. No one will take issue with that.”
“Oh, thank you so much… especially considering my background and my lady’s job.”
I shook my head at Eyna’s gratitude.
“But… how did Eyna end up here?”
After Shasha had cried a lot and regained her composure, she shook her round head.
“That… I…”
“Eyna wanted to apologize to Shasha.”
“Eyna… came all the way here for me?”
Looking at Shasha, who seemed surprised by her own words, Eyna looked at me with an even more surprised expression.
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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