Tobias also looked down at Angelica, just as surprised as himself.
It was the moment of vulnerability in Tobias that Hades had been waiting for.
But before he could act, Angelica boldly declared.
“Satun.”
Tobias crumbled instantly.
Hades realized.
The few seconds he needed weren’t just for him.
Angelica had been calculating her moment to intervene all along.
The innocent Saintess twisted her petite body to look up at him.
“How was it?”
Speechless at her audacious tone asking for praise, Hades could only lose his words.
“…He’ll wake up soon.”
“You can handle the rest, Hades.”
His face hardened at the casual mention of his name by Angelica, then relaxed.
“I would have finished it even if you didn’t intervene. Didn’t you trust me?”
“I did.”
Angelica calmly responded.
“But it couldn’t hurt to help, right?”
Hades stared at her wordlessly. His reflection was in her clear skyblue eyes.
“…Thank you.”
“No need for thanks.”
Angelica kicked Tobias lightly with her foot.
“Will you leave him like this?”
“No.”
Shaking his head, Hades dragged Tobias out. The moment they crossed the threshold, ice shackled Tobias’ wrists and ankles, rendering him immobile.
It was only a few seconds before Tobias opened his eyes.
“…”
Closing his eyes again, he couldn’t avoid Hades’ gaze.
“You’ll pay for what you’ve done.”
“…”
“Don’t think it’s just for today.”
“…It will be hard for you to investigate each of my supposed sins.”
Ignoring Tobias’ sarcasm, Hades commanded the knights who had rushed in for reinforcements.
“Transfer this man to the underground prison. Keep him completely separated from Shuzhechin.”
“Yes!”
Tobias seemed to want to say something more, but closed his mouth when Hades raised his hand.
“Wise.”
Hades thought to himself. Had Tobias not interrupted, he would have completely frozen her lips shut.
He met Angelica’s gaze and softly spoke.
“Are you hurt?”
“Not at all.”
Angelica lowered her head.
“What about Your Majesty?”
Trying not to be shaken by Angelica’s return to formal address, Hades made an effort.
Ultimately, he failed.
“Please call me Hades.”
After a brief pause, Angelica responded.
“So, are you Hades?”
“I’m fine.”
Hades examined her closely.
She might not be hurt, but Angelica looked visibly fatigued.
“You should rest. Can you walk to the room?”
Angelica offered a tired smile.
“Don’t treat me like a porcelain doll.”
Hades thought to himself.
Handling a porcelain doll would be much easier.
But unable to voice it, Hades instead respectfully offered his arm. Angelica readily took it.
His heart warmed at the familiar warmth.
Deliberately walking slowly, Hades returned to Angelica’s dwelling. Today, he intended to stay by her side, no matter the excuse.
After all, Donovan’s dungeon was a severe place. A day, even a few days, left alone would ensure the two criminals couldn’t escape.
Injured knights would also do well to focus on recovery for a day.
Starting tomorrow, urgent matters would pile up; so the few remaining hours of today were a rare leisure for him.
Just as they reached the bedroom,
One knight appeared in the hallway, gasping for air.
“Your, Your Majesty…!”
Hades frowned.
The disoriented figure who appeared to have run at full speed was secondary; the sight of the halfconscious knight suggested something was amiss.
“What happened?”
“Count Shuzhechin has changed…!”
Angelica’s body immediately stiffened and she fell away from him. Hades instinctively scanned the surroundings. A path leading straight to the underground dungeon caught his eye.
“That useless man!”
There wasn’t much a prisoner in Donovan’s dungeon could do.
“Did he hurt himself?”
“No.”
The knight vehemently shook his head.
“He disappeared, as if he evaporated!”
“So, there’s another insider.”
Hades clenched his teeth tightly. It wasn’t just Tobias who was a traitor. And to break someone out of the underground dungeon, one had to be in a fairly high position.
The knight looked uneasy.
“That is…”
“Speak.”
Hades pressed the hesitating knight.
“According to Sir Tobias… It’s certain that a teleportation stone was used.”
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]
[Touch the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to move to the next chapter if you want.]
