Lord Preston's Secret Tutor (47 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 33
“I was worried Lord Preston might be bored, so I thought I’d stay with you.”
Jacqueline sat down confidently, claiming the long chaise lounge. Windsor’s lips twitched upward slightly. A faint breath escaped through his teeth.
It resembled a smile at first glance.
He crossed his arms and sank deeply into the chair. Jacqueline lay down, resting her head on her own arm.
“…….”
Once again, a thick silence settled over them. No—perhaps it wasn’t complete silence. Thunder still rumbled, rain poured down furiously, and Benjamin’s soft, even breathing could be heard.
Yet, to Windsor, it felt utterly quiet. Though not drowsy, he slowly closed his eyes, as if to fully savor this moment of peace.
The night deepened along with the relentless downpour. At some point, another steady breath joined the uneasy quiet.
Windsor pushed aside all other sounds and quietly focused his ear on that one. As he did so, even his own breathing gradually grew rhythmic.
All the world’s clamor could not disturb the tranquility within the room.
***
His throat ached. His consciousness, submerged in sleep, slowly drifted upward, stirred by the faint pain.
Windsor became aware he was waking and slowly opened his eyes. His clear gaze was so sharp it was hard to believe he had just been asleep.
It was dark all around, as if in the middle of the night. But Windsor knew it was already 6 a.m.—no matter what time he had gone to bed the previous day, he always awoke at six.
It was an old habit formed ever since he’d enlisted in the navy.
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]
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aaww, His first playmate. I believe Jacqueline once said that Olivia came from a family of influence. We will never know, it might help them in the future
Awwwwwww~ So cute Benjamin,. I feel like they might develop feelings soon after with Olivia😆 when they grow up
The Devil of the Black Fleet being an art critique😆😆😆
…first playdate with a friend 🙂🙂🙂
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“But that’s terribly inefficient.”
Very Windsor-coded 😅 i’m glad he has Jacqueline as his governess. I hope he could enjoy his childhood more ❤️
“Yes, Miss Somerset.”
and also this cute little baby. he loves his governess a little bit too much, doesn’t he? 😆
Shouldn’t she then want to improve? So why was she angry?
My goodness. His ‘T’ is trully 100%. He has no ‘F’ at all in his personality 💁🏻♀️
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TehShy
Me to Benjamin…eyes wide…clapped both hands over the mouth to keep from squealing🤭🤭🤭
Ashiel_26
AHAHAAHAHAHAHA the five-legged dog😆