Just as the attendant realized the truth of these words and was about to retreat, Karan suddenly moved.
The attendant’s breath hitched, feeling as if a carnivore waiting for its prey suddenly sprang into action, with him being the prey.
He closed his eyes, thinking, ‘I’m going to die for thinking when I shouldn’t have.’
Karan, who treasured his people, was unknown to the pale-faced attendant.
“Move aside.”
Karan’s voice had changed.
His voice dripping with anxiety and eagerness, the attendant regained his senses and moved aside.
Karan’s mood had shifted again. Moments ago, he had been as cold as ice, but now he was almost feverishly warm.
Within seconds, it went from winter to summer.
What caused this change?
Following Karan’s gaze, the attendant realized there was another person he must be loyal to.
It was Elise, dressed in a blue gown.
“I’m sorry, Your Highness.”
Elise’s emerald eyes conveyed her apology without words.
“It’s fine.”
Karan replied, avoiding eye contact. His cheeks were slightly flushed.
‘He must have been really angry. He’s not even looking at me. I would feel the same.’
Despite her best efforts, it was already 4 PM.
She didn’t know how long Karan had been waiting, but considering the sleepy state of the coachman, he must have waited at least an hour.
“Did you wait long? It’s rare for me to oversleep like this… I didn’t even hear the wake-up call.”
Elise didn’t make excuses or lies.
“Didn’t hear the wake-up call?”
Finally, Karan shared a glance with Elise.
Feeling relieved by his attention, Elise smiled lightly.
“Yes, isn’t it silly?”
Elise sincerely thought so.
It started with her trusting her usual habits and not asking to be woken up, and then not waking up to Regina’s calls.
“No, it’s not that.”
Karan reached out his hand, looking at Elise’s flushed cheeks.
His hand touched her forehead.
“……You’re hot.”
Wrinkles formed on Karan’s usually smooth forehead.
“Your Highness…….”
It was the first time Elise saw Karan openly show such a concerned expression, and she was quite taken aback.
“I’ll make up for being late today. So please, calm down and…….”
“Elise.”
Karan interrupted her mid-sentence.
She kept saying that he must be angry, but he was never angry in the first place.
It was anxiety and unease that troubled him, but that was different from anger.
And those feelings disappeared the moment she appeared.
Seeing Elise rushing out made him feel like he could endure the long wait again and again.
Someone said that waiting for the person you love is, in itself, a joy.
Did Elise not know that?
Indeed, there was a big difference between his feelings and hers.
Karan avoided her gaze because the exposed part of her neck and collarbone in the blue dress was too stimulating.
The blue dress suited her so well.
His cheeks flushed in an instant, and Karan didn’t want to be caught with his reddened face like some country bumpkin.
He needed time to calm his heart, but when he heard her say she wasn’t feeling normal, he turned his head.
“You have a fever.”
Her rosy cheeks weren’t from makeup but from the heat of a fever.
The warmth wasn’t from running; she was actually feverish.
“A fever? That can’t be. I’m fine.”
“That’s not for Elise to decide. Elise, should we go back to your house?”
Karan spoke against his will.
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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