“Yes. Don’t run away if you’re doing well. So, you’re pretty.”
“Since you’re here, how can I run away?”
“That’s right. Don’t run away. I’ll take care of you.”
“Yes. Please don’t abandon me, and raise me well.”
“Of course. I heard you’ve been reading a lot of books lately.”
“Yes, I’ve read all the books you sent me.”
He was like a sleeping person. Teddy now was completely different from the Teddy that Sesenia knew before she died. At that time, Teddy was in a raw state. But the current Teddy was like a puppy.
His face gradually brightened a little whenever he saw Sesenia, and his awkward attempt to raise the corners of his mouth looked charming.
“You did well.”
“Um… After this is over… you won’t abandon me, will you? I’ll work hard to sell other things, so please don’t abandon me.”
At first, Teddy had acted like he was going to reject Sesenia, like a hedgehog puffing up, or speaking informally. He must have been the Teddy that other people had seen, heard through rumors.
“Yes. There will be more to do next time.”
“Please give me any task.”
“Sure.”
“Oh, you’re here.”
Then, there was a sound of someone coming down from upstairs, and Rohan appeared in succession. Having taken off the appearance of a knight, he was dressed comfortably as a merchant, holding account books in his arms.
“How are things going? As expected, Eljere’s sister’s wools are all messed up.”
“Yes. I’m currently breaking through with business partners. Thanks to Eljere promoting it, the number of customers has increased significantly.”
“When the news spreads that Eljere’s sister’s wool is in a mess, even more customers will come.”
“I’ll try to sell it with as much time as possible.”
“Good. But I think we need to move some goods.”
Rohan frowned at my sudden words.
“All the goods now?”
“Yes. I think something’s going to happen soon. Instead of selling at a high price, sell them quickly for now. The firewood is the same. Put in a special agreement to keep the fact that we purchased the wool from the seller for about a week before selling it.”
“All right.”
Rohan nodded after making a slightly suspicious face.
“And after all the wool has been moved, increase security at the wool warehouse.”
“The empty warehouse?”
“Yes.”
It was only then that Rohan seemed to understand my words. He nodded, but Teddy and Lizbet just stared at me, their heads tilting.
“I’ll take care of the wools here. Is it okay if they’re taken away? Won’t it be dangerous?”
“Don’t worry. We’re not going to a dangerous place anymore. Ah, maybe we can go much later.”
“Miss!”
Sesenia, who was clapping her hands, playfully raised Rohan.
“Don’t worry. Not this time.”
“Ha… really… When you were a child, you seemed to worry less…”
“Stop nagging. Lizbet, let’s go.”
Lizbet hesitated for a moment, then nodded awkwardly.
“Teddy, bring the goods with you. We need a porter.”
“Yes!”
“Rohan, keep an eye on the shop. I’ll finish what I started.”
“Why do I…”
“Because you nag too much.”
Rohan glanced at Sesenia, who was leaving the store, and pursed his lips, but the three of them quickly left. In the meantime, Teddy went to the warehouse and came out with two bundles of wool on his shoulders.
“Teddy is a very reliable worker.”
“Please don’t abandon me.”
“I won’t abandon you. Why are you saying that?”
“Just… I’m worried. Miss… sometimes you look empty. You smile and always seem lively, but sometimes it feels like there’s nothing in your eyes. That’s why I’m scared. That you might leave without a word.”
Why did the words “I can’t see anything in your eyes” and “you look empty” weigh so heavily on her heart?
Did she know something? In reality, she shouldn’t exist in this world. She was already dead. Did she instinctively sense such things? Or was it just words spoken because her position was unclear? Many questions came to mind, but Sesenia forcibly pushed them away.
“Don’t worry. There won’t be such a thing.”
“…Alright. But why aren’t you wearing the ring?”
“Huh?”
“The ring… that can control me.”
“Ah… that. I just don’t feel like it.”
Because it felt like trying to control her with that ring, and she felt repulsed by the idea, she had tucked it away in a deep drawer. But she knew exactly where to find it.
“Do you think of it that way?”
“Yes. Even if you don’t use it, I think of it that way. So please put it on next time.”
“Alright.”
Yeah. Next time, instead of putting on that ring, she should remove the necklace from Teddy’s neck. With such thoughts in mind, Sesenia boarded the Marquis’s carriage.
“Miss, where should I take you?”
“To the orphanage.”
“An orphanage? Which one?”
“Where was it… It was a really shabby orphanage. Lizbet, do you happen to know the shabbiest orphanage in the Empire?”
She asked, just in case, because Lizbet, who was also Celine’s mother and nanny, used to frequent orphanages. In the past, Sesenia had heard of an orphanage that was not very big.
There was an orphanage where there were only five orphans, and that orphanage stood out more than ever in people’s mouths.
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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