Even from the jewelry box, it was clear that it wasn’t a cheap item.
People’s gazes were focused on the jewelry box. Among them, Emerge’s gaze was the most persistent. If it was about greed for jewelry, she wasn’t any less than Aris.
Before even opening the lid of the jewelry box, the surging greed behind her seemed to rise like a tiger behind her.
“I don’t know what you might like, so I prepared several. I hope you find something you like.”
‘Do I have to choose just one?’
It’s not about giving everything.
It felt bitter as if what I liked had been taken away. The pleasant feeling rolled up into a lump, and I watched the servants open the lid of the jewelry box with a somewhat sullen heart.
Brilliant light spilled out.
Of course, it was a misunderstanding. It just appeared that way to me.
As expected, there were precious metals in the jewelry box. And not just one.
In the first jewelry box, there were three necklaces; in the second one, there were three bracelets, and in the third one, there were three rings.
However, the important thing was not the number of precious metals.
It was the value of each. A diamond necklace surrounded by rubies, a necklace adorned with clearly high-quality pearls, a gracefully cut amethyst necklace, and so on.
If this were an auction market, these items would be highlighted in order.
‘Am I supposed to take only one from here?’
It felt like laying down my heart.
Baron Heron, who created such a painful situation, would be resented to the extreme.
Before tears could fall, I barely regained my composure.
Mrs. Emerge was already opening her mouth wide enough for a fly to go in.
She seemed so surprised that she even forgot to cover her mouth with a fan.
‘I’m glad I snapped out of it.’
I swept my chest, imagining wiping away the mirror of desire that had become clouded with my own heart’s desires. It was harder to avoid Mrs. Emerge’s hand than to avoid her gaze.
After regaining composure with great difficulty, I lifted my head.
“I can’t accept something this precious.”
“I hope you accept it. It’s an old man’s heart. I would be very sad if you refused.”
“If you say so…”
With a troubled face, I sighed deeply inside.
“Then I’ll take this one.”
I quickly chose the amethyst necklace. Although the diamond necklace also seemed quite valuable, this one seemed to be the most precious here.
“It suits you well. Let’s move the rest to your room. Where is your room?”
“What?”
Unable to understand at first, I asked again.
“Why in my room?”
“We’re going to move the jewelry boxes for you.”
“…?”
Having finally understood my expression, Baron Heron smiled brightly.
“It’s all for you.”
In my mind, fireworks exploded.
‘Good deeds bring blessings.’
“It’s too much for me.”
Saying it quite firmly, I prayed silently.
‘Please refuse more decisively than I do.’
Fortunately, Baron Heron was a very good rich man.
“You don’t have to feel burdened. These items can’t compare to the value of my children’s lives. I have to go now.”
“You’re leaving like this?”
“I’m actually quite busy. For a merchant, every minute counts.”
“Sigh, what an irresistible saying.”
He said that as if he couldn’t help it, and then burst into a gentle laugh.
“I’m sorry too. With this, you can’t say you’ve repaid the favor to our children. I’ll stay in the kingdom for a while, so there will be another day to repay the favor.”
Another day to repay the favor? Even this alone felt like I had received several repayments of favors!
Baron Heron was not just a good rich man. If I had met him during the Amtain era, he would have warned the surrounding thieves not to touch me.
Baron Bake, learning that his claim of being busy was not a lie, quickly walked back, and Baroness Bake went out to see him off.
Thud!
As the door closed, silence descended. Now the gazes of the maids were shifting between me, the gift box, and Baroness Emerge and Hubert.
Baroness Emerge belatedly unfolded her fan.
“…It wasn’t a lie. You should have explained it better. Misleading people.”
Instead, the servants bowed their heads in her place. Jenny and other maids sent bewildered looks, but Baroness Emerge continued without paying attention.
“Anyway, it’s a good thing you saved the precious child. Did she say Heron Herong? He’s someone who knows his manners. With that jewelry box, the family’s vault will become more generous.”
A glimpse of greed flashed in the eyes that turned to the box.
I chuckled.
“No. I plan to put it in the bank.”
“What?”
“Well, that’s a gift from her to me. How can I put such a thing in the vault?”
“It sounds weird, Igraine. Where do you keep family belongings?”
I was silent for a moment, then smiled again.
“That’s true. But this is a gift. If you give something like this to someone else without thought, wouldn’t it be disregarding the feelings of the person who gave the gift?”
“No, share it? Just keep it in the vault.”
‘It would be stored very well.’
I chuckled inwardly.
“Besides, if it were an ordinary gift. But that’s precious jewelry. I hope Heron Herong finds more use for it.”
“That’s not an ordinary gift, ma’am.”
To the questioning looks, I raised my hand to my chest as if it were obvious.
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!”
——
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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