Lord Preston's Secret Tutor (47 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 108
“…… symbolizes eternal life. In that sense… um, what does this word mean, Miss Somerset?”
Benjamin, who had been reading a book in Northean, furrowed his brow at an unfamiliar word and finally asked Jacqueline for help. But there was no reply.
Only then did the boy lift his lowered head. Jacqueline was staring blankly into space, her gaze distant.
“Miss Somerset?”
Benjamin tilted his head and called out to her again. Jacqueline suddenly snapped back to her senses and turned toward him with a faint “Hmm?”
“Oh…”
Realizing she’d been lost in thought, she let out a quiet sigh.
Lately, it kept happening like this. The moment she let her guard down, even slightly, her mind would drift—and in that gap, Windsor would intrude like an unwelcome guest.
“I have a duty to protect my own, and if someone attacks them, I have a duty to retaliate.”
Jacqueline remembered his exact words, down to the last syllable. And that clear voice occasionally left her confused.
What had he meant by that? What did “my own” truly signify?
She knew well that the only way to understand was to ask Windsor directly, yet Jacqueline kept pondering endlessly—brooding deeply, like a mathematician trying to solve a long-standing riddle.
And yet, she couldn’t bring herself to ask him. Because the moment she spoke those words aloud, those unnamed feelings seemed as if they would take on a definite shape.
His persistent gaze fixed on her, his warm hand lingering too long on her skin, the discomfort she felt whenever she saw him with Evan—dirty, tainted.
All of it seemed about to acquire a clear name.
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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Was a shadow perhaps already falling over Benjamin’s heart without Windsor knowi
Honestly, it’s quite cute that while he’s jealous of Evan, he still wishes his nephew would be just like him
Benjamin couldn’t answer right away. Lost in their own thoughts, neither of them
Soooo… this answer, this conversation – it’ll decide if there’s sun or a storm under their roof.
“Olivia told me marriage is a bond between people in love. And she said you know
Haha, great answer, kid! I can just imagine the surprise on Preston’s face.
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I love how passionate and emotionally driven both of them are in this chapter 😭😭😭
Oh my!!! I can’t handle it anymoreeee! They are giving me a heart attack🤭🤭
I must say, some chapters back, I complained that the author were unnecessarily sensual in their description of Windsor desire (considering this is not an NSFW work). But, now I’m more glad than ever lmaoo