“Wickedly? I… I spared your life by sending you there… Had I killed you, at least it wouldn’t have been so unjust!”
“Right. You did nothing. So you should have just killed me. Acting like a great saint, sending me away. How stupid.”
“……Were you really sorry to me? Were your apologies sincere?”
“Silly. Did you really think I was sorry?”
Sesenia trembled all over.
“What did you say…?”
“I approached the Emperor intentionally. You know? It felt like a waste after I gave him to you. My place was taken by you. That’s why I did it.”
“……You did it intentionally? How… How could everyone do this to me… How… a family… a friend…! How is this possible?”
“Sesenia.”
Then, Elzer stepped closer to Sesenia after handing her child to Ian.
She gently stroked Sesenia’s hand, which was clinging to the bars.
“I’ll make good use of the family and the position of empress that you worked so hard for. Thank you.”
“…….”
“You did well, my sister.”
“That’s what you wanted so desperately?”
“Yes. Being a woman, why were you trying to take everything? The family was originally mine. But then dad handed everything over to you, just because you did a little well. That’s why I hated you. I just wanted to take back what was mine.”
Sesenia shook her head in disbelief.
“All this for such a reason?”
“Just for that reason? It’s actually a big reason. My dear sister, it feels disgusting to have something stolen from you. So, why did you have to show off so much? Everyone used to praise me over you, saying I was more beautiful and smarter. But then, suddenly, everyone started praising you. It was so laughable. I hated how you took everything that was mine and stood there acting all superior.”
But Sesenia couldn’t say anything. Perhaps she was paralyzed by the betrayal of those she trusted, but something was off about Elzer’s hand that had caressed her own.
“Ah…….”
“So stop your nonsense and die quietly.”
Sesenia’s body stiffened. Her mind was clear, but her body collapsed to the ground, unable to make any reflexive movements. She felt pain, but couldn’t move.
“What… what have you… done…”
“I didn’t want to hear any nonsense from you before you die tomorrow. So, I used a little knowledge of herbs… and poisoned you. You probably won’t be able to speak until you die. So, take care. I’ll live well with what you’ve worked so hard for. Goodbye.”
As if teasing her, Elzer even had the young baby wave goodbye to Sesenia. Sesenia wanted to say something, ask more, but her mouth and body wouldn’t move.
‘How pathetically I’ve longed for something.’
What exactly was she longing for?
‘Just a bit of affection?’
Sesenia, the capable and smart one. But even she couldn’t earn her family’s love no matter how hard she tried.
‘I just wanted to hear that I did well.’
It’s said that one’s life flashes before their eyes when they are about to die. Although it wasn’t her time yet, Sesenia’s past came flooding back. She couldn’t understand why she struggled so hard to stay in this position.
When everything was about to end, she finally remembered.
She just longed for a word of praise. A word that would acknowledge her existence. Unlike her sister, who was loved just for being there, she always felt like an impurity.
Neither her father nor her sister ever said it, but everyone speculated that Sesenia might not be the real daughter of the Duke, as they shared no similarities.
This proved true as her father always treated her formally.
‘Struggling… I’ve been struggling all this time just to be recognized.’
Even as paralysis took over her body, tears flowed from her eyes. Anger and hatred. And the relief that she no longer had to engage in such futile efforts settled in her heart.
As time passed, Sesenia recalled a secret of her family.
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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