“I’ll see you off to the 1st Prince’s Palace.”
“Is it really okay?”
“Well, since Lady Hanja is not around, why not?”
“He still hasn’t returned? Hasn’t it been just one day?”
As I broke free from the secret passage, Lady Hanja vanished without a trace, leading everyone to believe that she had freed me and escaped. However, Lady Hanja had no reason to do so. She didn’t particularly like me in the first place, so why would she set me free?
‘What kind of scheme did the Matthias family really use?’
I pondered, lifting my head. This was something that could be resolved later by asking Matthias. Right now, the immediate issue was the 1st Prince I would encounter. I recalled the well-memorized responses about him from last night.
“It’s so regrettable to part like this. If I had known, I would have applied for resignation too…”
Silvia choked up. However, from my perspective, it was better for her to be in the 2nd Prince’s Palace. I needed to have access to the detached quarters to search.
Floria still didn’t lower her guard as I headed towards the 1st Prince’s Palace, gripping that damn pigeon. Winning her favor was still a distant prospect.
Moreover, I hadn’t considered what would happen after escaping from the palace. Even if I managed to steal jewels or swap the heart with a decoy, the next problem was what came after.
Shanna could send this pigeon to me at any time.
So, it was most ideal to sneak away with information about the 1st Prince, win Floria’s favor, cancel the contract involving the heart, and exchange it for the source of the invitation queen before leaving the palace.
‘This is extremely difficult, really.’
Both situations weren’t going well.
I let out a long sigh. Sylvia, who misunderstood me on such a day, had even more teary eyes.
Concerned, I comforted Sylvia, who was at a loss, and looked at the 1st Prince’s Palace while swallowing my saliva.
When I first entered the 2nd Prince’s Palace to meet Floria, it felt like going to a tiger’s den on my own. Now it felt like standing in front of the Devil’s castle.
“Aren’t you going in?”
As I hesitated, unable to step forward, the guard urged. Unable to resist his pressure, I reluctantly moved forward.
Crossing the elegant garden that didn’t suit the gloomy prince, as I entered the main palace, a middle-aged man with a monocle glanced at me.
“Are you Renéola Violet?”
“Yes.”
“I am the head steward of this palace, Bilmont Bloom. Since there are no maids or lady maids here, I will assist you in guidance.”
“No lady maids… Does that mean I’m the only one?”
“That’s correct.”
I already knew that there were no maids, but I didn’t expect there to be no lady maids as well. Even without hearing rumors from the vicinity, I knew that to manage the palace’s affairs, there must be both a head steward and lady maid.
…Wait, if I become the lady maid of this palace, does that mean I’ll take control of everything?
While an ominous feeling washed over me, the head steward’s expression remained calm.
“We’ll explain the details gradually, but first, you need to meet the Lord. He has been waiting since a while ago.”
“…Right now?”
“Yes.”
I needed to unpack in the room and prepare mentally. But if I unnecessarily delayed, he might get angry. I sighed internally and followed the head steward.
After walking through the corridor for a while, the head steward stopped in front of a door. He delicately knocked on the intricately carved door.
“My Lord, Renéola Violet has arrived.”
“Let her in.”
Hmm, his voice is better than I thought.
I expected his voice to be as dark and menacing as his personality, but it was surprisingly pleasant to hear. Given his usual demeanor of always wearing a mask and not uttering a word, it was intriguing.
“But why does it sound familiar?”
As I pondered the feeling of having heard it somewhere before, the head steward opened the door.
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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