Including a pink diamond in the gift was a way of flaunting one’s wealth.
Isabella, originally someone who enjoyed shopping, knew just how precious it was. Jewelry was what Isabella liked the most.
So, I thought that maybe this was intentionally included. While others might not know how valuable it was, Isabella would know.
“Moreover, to include Isabella Youngae in the congratulatory gift for the Empress…”
I am someone who hates being in this position. There is only one person who hates me so much. Reldoro’s birth mother.
She must really hate that I am in this position. I was originally an unforeseen variable. That was my existence.
She was probably planning to reveal herself very late.
“In the novel, there was no need for that. There was no one Lian made Empress.”
But not now.
“That woman still thinks Lianadro loves her.”
The words of the maid Melodin, who used me to reveal the woman the Emperor loved, may not just be rumors, but she might have genuinely spread them.
“Well, he loved her so much that he even took poison. Knowing it’s poison, he takes it again and again. In a way, it might really be love. Ah… I see.”
Now everything makes sense.
Why Reldoro’s mother was so determined that this position was hers.
It was because of Reldoro. Lianadro knows who Reldoro’s mother is. Still, he accepted Reldoro.
When she saw it, she might have thought it was an action that could only be done if he genuinely loved. So, how ridiculous it must have been when she saw me.
Pretending to be a mother by Reldoro’s side, and acting like I was in love with Lianadro.
“Interesting.”
I burst into laughter for a moment. Charity, surprised by my sudden behavior, looked at me through the mirror.
“Is something the matter? Did I make a mistake by any chance?”
“No. I just remembered something interesting.”
“Interesting?”
She looked puzzled as she diligently twisted my hair with one of the diamonds.
“This.”
“Wow. It’s a pink diamond. They say it’s hard to find.”
“If I sell this, it will be expensive, right?”
“Probably…?”
“Is there any place I can sell it quickly?”
She was taken aback by my sudden words.
“This valuable thing…?”
“Put it on sale at an auction or somewhere where it can be sold quickly. The price… well, reasonably. I should give bonuses to the staff at the Star Palace with that.”
“Are you really okay? For such a gift…”
“It’s okay. Whether you sell it or keep it, it’s the recipient’s choice, right?”
“I see. Understood. I’ll inquire about it at the auction right away. Since our lord has recently started dealing with auction affairs, I’ll leave it to him. Ah, he’s a trustworthy person!”
I nodded and looked at myself through the mirror. It didn’t matter whether he was trustworthy or not. Even if I run away, I have no intention of seeking money and handing it over to the auction.
What expression would she make when she finds out that she sold the gift she gave me? I was curious about that.
“Cherty, do you happen to know about Duke Evan?”
“I do. Who in the Empire wouldn’t know about Duke Evan? He recently got married, after all.”
Yes, I also met Lianadro for the first time at that party.
“Well, I heard he has a younger brother.”
Now I was curious. What kind of confidence did he have to send me something like this?
“I heard he hasn’t been in good health since he was young. So he grew up in the excessive protection and love of the Duke’s family. And when the Crown Prince was a Crown Prince, he was also engaged to the Crown Prince. Suddenly disappeared… since then.”
“Anything else besides that?”
“Well… there’s nothing special. Hmm…”
She nodded her head as if trying to think about anything, and for a while, she seemed to ponder. Yet, her hands preparing me were faster than ever.
“I heard stories that he seemed a bit eccentric. Not like a noble lady, but chubby. They said he was uncontrollable. He did some actions that didn’t match his age. So Duke Evan put a lot of effort into it. Since his younger brother caused trouble and became competent in various ways, he is also involved in various businesses.”
After that, she didn’t say anything. She was just circling around the fact that he was somewhat unconventional.
‘Well, if it wasn’t unconventional, this wouldn’t have happened.’
I silently nodded my head.
Meanwhile, the preparations were slowly coming to an end. After decorating all my hair, Cherty dressed me. I had seen it once before, but seeing it today, it was truly an extraordinary dress.
Just looking at it made my eyes dazzled.
Did she know that I hated bringing in other people to the Star Palace so much? Despite all the difficult preparations she had to do alone, she complained a bit. I thought it would have been more comfortable if several people helped her put on the dress…
“I’m sorry.”
“Yes?”
“If I had prepared with others, it might have been a bit easier. I made it so that I couldn’t do that.”
“No. It wouldn’t have been sweet to cooperate with others all of a sudden.”
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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