Hugo, who was on his way to the office to hear Arkan’s report, called out to Arkan who was standing still as if rooted.
‘Though I can see my sister anytime, I need to report on the operation now. I can’t put official work behind personal matters.’ This hesitation was apparent on Arkan’s face as he spoke with a stern expression.
“Ah, are you going to report? Go ahead! I’ll play with Eve!”
As Cedric peeled off the blanket that was wrapped around Evelia and opened up a fairy tale book to read to her while sitting on the drawing room sofa, Arkan’s foot twitched.
‘I can read fairy tales better…… Cedric still doesn’t know words better than I do.’
After a moment of intense contemplation, Arkan made up his mind.
I am the sole heir to the empire’s only ducal house. As an heir, I must fulfill my duties. I can’t put personal matters behind official ones. No matter what happens.
“Father, on second thought, the report isn’t that urgent. It should be fine if you hear it while having dinner.”
But it’s not putting it on the backburner, just postponing it a little. That doesn’t mean I’m neglecting my duties as an heir. Right.
Just 5 minutes ago, the heir to the ducal house, Arkan, who had declared that reporting was more important than Evelia, this was his last shred of pride.
She had thought the older brother would be quite different from the younger brother.
After all, from the stories she had heard from her family and maids, it seemed he took his ‘duties as the next duke’ very seriously.
Naturally, she had been worried that the older brother might push her away, saying, ‘Fulfill your duties as a princess!’ However, it didn’t take her long to realize that all her worries were utterly groundless.
The room of Evelia was illuminated by gentle sunlight, her constant companion, the teddy bear, was lying on the bed, and her personal maid, Vivian, was reading a book in a chair by the baby bed it was a very ordinary scene.
Except for one thing.
Today as well, a child who shouldn’t have been here, Cedric, had skipped his sword training and was sitting in Evelia’s room.
He moved a chair next to Vivian’s chair and sat there.
‘…Well, whatever. It’s a relief that at least one of the two brothers thinks of maintaining this ducal house! The younger brother should be able to live freely since the older brother is always diligent in his lessons.’
With such thoughts, Evelia, too, was showing her bright smile to Cedric without fail.
Knock, knock.
‘Hmm? The older brother should be in class, right? Is it dad? Or mom?’
However, the one who opened the door gently and peeked in was a minime of Hugo, Arkan.
“Vivian, what is Eve doing… Cedric? What are you doing here? Isn’t it time for sword training?”
Cedric, who was expected to be flustered at being caught by Arkan for skipping sword training, counterattacked immediately as if it were absurd.
“What about you, brother? As far as I know, it’s definitely time for the economics lecture now, isn’t it?”
“I don’t need to attend economics lectures. I have a lot of money.”
“What kind of bullshit is that, brother? If that’s the case, then I don’t need to train in swordsmanship. I have the Knights.”
Neither of them having done anything right, they both tuttutted and pointed fingers at each other.
Although they were usually more mature for their age, they were exactly like children when it came to situations like this. Looking at the two brothers, Evelia made a decision.
One was fine, but it can’t be both. If Evelia were to enjoy her life, at least one of the two had to work hard to buy her some delicious things! Send her on trips! Wouldn’t that be the way?
‘I can’t stand this, I summon! The great demon king of our mansion!’
“Aaahhh!!”
“No, Eve!!”
“Brother, hide… hide under the bed!!”
Arkhan and Cedric simultaneously shouted, looking at Evelia with stupefied expressions before crawling under the bed.
However, alas, it was impossible to fit entirely underneath. The two brothers’ plump bottoms were caught on the bed frame, unable to move forward.
Soon after, hurried footsteps could be heard from the hallway.
Thump.
The most beautiful duchess in the world, who one could be sure of, Elysia rushed in.
“Vivian Why is Eve… You two!”
They were in trouble!
Elysia, seeing Evelia crying “Ah!” at her brothers’ ruffian behavior, comforted her in her arms and slapped the two bottoms protruding from under the bed.
“You two, I clearly told you, no matter how much you want to see our Eve, you can’t neglect your studies, right? Especially Cedric, I told you that if you do this one more time, I’ll ban you from seeing Eve for a week, didn’t I?”
Evelia’s eyes widened. It was a completely different outcome from her initial intentions.
‘Only Eve can give the order to not see Eve! Just let me not skip classes! I can’t not have my playful brothers when I’m bored!’
Facing the crisis of not being able to see Evelia for a week, Arkhan and Cedric began to persuade Elysia.
“Um…Mother! Eve is in a period of rapid growth right now. In a week, she’ll be so big that you might not recognize her as Eve?”
That’s a bit too much. But well done, little brother!
“Since a pretty younger sister who looks just like mother was born, I couldn’t help but want to see her all the time. I’m sorry, mother.”
Indeed, the elder brother knows something!
“How many times is this, Cedric? And Arkhan, you were not like this before…!”
However, Elysia showed no signs of giving in to Arkhan and Cedric’s joint attack, probably because she was very angry with her sons who were showing off the scene of dereliction of duty.
This is not good. It will be very troublesome if my bored brothers also get banned from seeing Eve.
As Evelia stretched out her hands towards her brothers from Elysia’s arms and rubbed her hands together as if she was excited, the two brothers, as if they were charmed, approached and each held one of Evelia’s hands.
This is the time for the finishing move!
Giggle.
When she gave a silly laugh, Arkhan, Cedric, and even Elysia, who had been angry, wore blank expressions as if they were collectively hypnotized.
“…There won’t be a second time. Next time, I’ll really ban you from seeing Eve.”
Elysia said in a slightly softened voice.
“Yes, mother. But our baby is really too cute.”
“Yeah, she’s my daughter, but she’s really cute.”
“When our Eve grows up, what do we do about the noble brats in the capital who will be flirting?”
“What do we do? Just break their waists. Right, mother?”
“Yes. Just fold them in reverse.”
It was nice to receive the love of a family that she couldn’t have imagined in her previous life. However, it seems like her love life still won’t be smooth.
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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