I silently watched him. He would surely speak without me pressing him. So, I waited for his mouth to open.
“When I first saw her, her eyes were very clear, even from her gaze. It was nothing like the appearance mentioned in the documents. So, I found it strange. After we gathered her at the temple, I separated her from the orphanage director. The orphanage director said it shouldn’t have been done, but what could we do? She’s just someone who came here to rely on us.”
“I see.”
“After that, I talked to the princess. About why she was brought here, and the current situation. Empress Mama ordered to protect the princess, and when the time comes, she’ll go with the Emperor. There was a long silence, and the princess asked only one thing.”
“What was that?”
“Who the current Emperor is.”
“Ah.”
The memory is intact. Karitos probably felt that too.
‘Knowing who rejected her, who put her in that place. It probably means she knows perfectly well who her enemy is.’
It hurt. Imagining her knowing that her enemy is her family, how much she must have trembled while living in uncertain circumstances. How scared and fearful she must have been not knowing when she would be harmed again.
“I told her it’s Emperor Leandro. I didn’t say or do anything, but from her slight sigh… I knew that it wasn’t what we expected.”
I felt the same way. Even though I hadn’t seen her directly and heard about her through Karitos, I could clearly feel it.
That she… the princess’s memories are intact. Maybe her memories weren’t complete when she was young, but now they are undoubtedly complete. I only realized it now.
So, it felt even more heartbreaking.
“As for bringing Merkin… she showed unusual things in the past, and I thought it might be magic. So, I asked the most trustworthy Merkin to check. According to Merkin, there is a very weak magic residue.”
“You can confirm that?”
“Yes.”
If I had known that, did Merkin already know about Ridel?
“In the end, I couldn’t figure out why, but it faded over time. I asked if he could find the magic caster, but he said there was no trace anywhere in the Empire.”
“I see.”
If you use magic, traces eventually remain. Like stepping on piled-up snow, faint traces are left. However, the released power fades over time.
“The probability of her death was high. Probably… the magic was undone because the magic caster couldn’t maintain it due to the caster’s death.”
“She probably killed them. They weren’t going to leave quietly.”
If we let the person who used special magic on the princess go, it’s obvious that we could tighten the neck of the one who committed the act at any time. So, it was the right choice, but…
‘Because of that choice, the tail was eventually cut off… But she probably didn’t know that the magic would unravel over time.’
How lonely she must have been. How dreadful it must have been when she realized she was alone. How difficult it must have been.
“That’s right…”
“Anyway… she’s complete now.”
“Yes.”
“Please take good care of her. When our situation improves… when Ridel wakes up, I’ll come then. I want to go right away, but Ridel is still not waking up.”
I endlessly stroked Ridel’s head.
“Yes. I’ll report this much.”
“Oh. And I’m thinking of giving clothes as a gift to Haven and Merkin…”
“If it’s okay, can the kids come and get them in person? They would probably like it. I said I wouldn’t go to the Star Palace until everything is resolved, but I pick flowers every day.”
“Haven?”
“Yes. Thanks to her, the flower beds in the temple are completely empty. She picks flowers every day and more. But she still wants to bring a bouquet when she goes to meet you.”
I couldn’t help but laugh at the thought of Haven, who used to act like a grown-up, just picking flowers.
“How cute.”
“Merkin and Haven spend time together every day.”
“Really?”
“Yes. When Haven picks flowers, Merkin makes ribbons for her. Although I and Matapju didn’t get along well, it seems to end with the children. Some of the people in the temple find that sight amusing, but Merkin doesn’t mind and gets along well with Haven. Haven embraces Merkin.”
“Haven’s honesty shows how she would talk to others. Then, please tell the kids to come to the Star Palace today. They may not be able to play, but.”
That alone seemed to be enough as Karitos nodded.
“I’ll bring them soon.”
“Thank you as always.”
“I told you, friends don’t say such things. Just saying ‘good job’ is enough.”
“Good job.”
“Yes. Then, I’ll be back soon.”
So, Karitos went outside. I felt both grateful and sorry. I worried if he was doing things that he didn’t have to do because of me.
It’s not pleasant to sit quietly and give orders to people.
‘I have to finish it quickly.’
How much time has passed.
After Karitos left, the closed door opened again. It was when I was looking there, thinking it might be Chertina Aenna.
“Karitos?”
I thought he had left, but Karitos reappeared.
“You didn’t go?”
“Yes! I went and came back.”
“So quickly?”
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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