I knew it would be hard to believe, but I couldn’t help it. It was the truth.
“We’ll thoroughly investigate the background of this incident, Egraine. If you don’t want to be under heavy suspicion, be careful.”
Already receiving suspicious glances, I obediently lowered my head.
Being suspected is familiar.
“Let’s go, Karsatuna.”
Leaning on Karsatuna, Princess Larratu took a step forward.
As she brushed past me, she spoke.
“I won’t forget this incident.”
“…”
“There won’t be any more instances of us sharing a cup of tea together.”
Don’t expect any more of my favor.
That’s how it sounded in my ears.
‘Ah, the sound of my golden connections falling apart.’
I looked up. I met eyes with Karsatuna, who was embracing her. She gave me a faint smile.
The forest where Karsatuna and Princess Larratu disappeared. The air was damp with the falling rain, and the pungent scent of thick autumn leaves made my nose itch for no reason.
‘I’m not fond of this feeling.’
Suppressing strange sentiments, I turned my head to Giovanni and Kichep.
“Thank you for helping.”
“No, this is helpful for us too.”
Giovanni stared at the fallen spy on the ground. Thick blood vessels protruded on the forehead of the man who had collapsed due to unbearable pain.
“Since we confirmed that Roderick is manipulating things, there’s no need for thanks.”
“But still.”
I felt Giovanni’s gaze.
“When you need my help, I’ll respond sincerely.”
‘Why this formality all of a sudden?’
Maybe it’s because of the incident with Princess Larratu. Even Giovanni’s usually indifferent expression felt awkward, but…
‘Or not?’
Briefly.
Giovanni had the same nonchalant expression as usual. It seemed that the awkwardness was only felt by me.
He smoothly turned his head and moved on.
“I’ll take you home.”
He passed by my side. With those long legs, at a speed even slower than Princess Larratu.
Suddenly, I wondered.
Why did Princess Larratu suddenly doubt our relationship?
The path to the viscount’s residence was not far.
Throughout the journey, Giovanni closed his eyes with clenched fists.
It was nice not to have to think about what to say, but still, the atmosphere was uncomfortable.
‘Why am I suddenly so concerned about Giovanni, along with Princess Larratu?’
Even the usual silence that was nothing special bothered me.
I glanced at Giovanni with closed eyes and let out a deep sigh.
It couldn’t be reassuring for the viscount to get closer.
It wasn’t until I got off the carriage and stepped away that I realized.
Focusing on getting out of the carriage, I almost forgot to greet.
‘Still, this is not right.’
Awkwardly, I turned back and bowed my head.
“Thank you. Thanks to you, I could come comfortably.”
There was no returning greeting.
During the moment I felt embarrassed.
“…Only now, at the time of leaving, he finally says a word.”
“What?”
Giovanni, tilting his head, sighed with only one corner of his mouth raised.
“Did suddenly I become repulsive as a savage?”
His stiff shoulders relaxed.
“It seemed strange, didn’t it?”
“Very much.”
“Was it that awkward?”
“Indeed.”
“Any reason?”
“Just, a misunderstanding.”
“A misunderstanding?”
“There’s a misunderstanding between me and the prince… Well, that kind of misunderstanding.”
He shrugged.
“Don’t worry about it.”
“How can I not worry?”
“Huh?”
“You asked what if I started to like the prince… You suddenly ignoring me like this.”
[What if I started to like the prince? Why would you ask such a thing?]As I awkwardly stood there, he murmured like a sigh.
“Don’t ignore me like this.”
“…”
“This is quite frustrating.”
A blanket fell on my shoulders. It wasn’t the discarded blanket I gave to Princess Larratu; it was a new, fluffy blanket.
The carriage door closed.
I watched the carriage move away with a bewildered expression.
‘Could he be hurt?’
Before entering the mansion, I encountered Lady Emeurn giving various instructions to the maids and servants.
“Be careful not to hurt a single root there. It’s said that there’s no grass you can find with your strength alone.”
Behind Lady Emeurn, who was casually fanning herself, I saw employees sweating profusely.
The servant grumbled, especially as he moved the stones of the painted garden made by the stonemason, and the maids were sitting in the garden, pulling out weeds.
The sight of employees mobilized for Lady Emeurn’s new hobby, enjoying various leisure activities, had been quite frequent lately.
It seemed more challenging than embroidery in a way.
Lacking talent in keeping plants alive, Lady Emeurn spent astronomical amounts of money on buying seedlings and seeds.
‘A money-draining hobby.’
If I were the head of the family, I would have uprooted that hobby right away.
Trying to ignore it and enter the mansion as it is.
“Aren’t you going to greet me without a word?”
A sharp voice came from behind.
“Even if you teach, you still can’t hide the fact that you haven’t learned anything.”
Tsk tsk. I slowly turned my body at the sound of a tongue-click.
I didn’t feel particularly bad. Just appreciating the sentiment that a money-draining hole speaks.
“You’re going in without even saying hello?”
A sarcastic remark hit me on the back of the head.
“Even if you teach me, I can’t hide the fact that I can’t learn.”
Ignoring the clicking sound of the tongue, I tried to enter the mansion.
“You don’t even greet me?”
A sharp voice came from behind.
“What does that have to do with whether you’re busy or not?”
“Since you can’t hear it anyway.”
“Even if I ignore you, you should still greet. It’s the duty of someone below.”
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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