Lucas’s assertive and confident demeanor instantly washed away all the palace servants’ worries.
Nobody could help but rejoice at the bright future of the Crown Prince and the solid succession of the empire, without uttering a single word.
“Your Highness, His Majesty and Her Majesty are waiting. Please proceed to the royal chamber.”
“……Very well.”
Even the palace, which Lucas returned to after six years, felt both familiar and slightly strange. Both people and places were the same, but too much time and personal change had passed.
“I shall lead the way.”
The chief steward promptly performed his role. Lucas nodded his head to commend his loyalty and, as if it was just yesterday, confidently led the long procession to the royal chamber.
“His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived; please announce him.”
The knights guarding the door of the royal chamber immediately showed respect to the Crown Prince and stepped aside. Meanwhile, the Emperor’s chief steward cleared his throat several times and finally announced the joyous news after six years.
“His Majesty, Her Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince is back and is requesting an audience.”
Seeing everyone’s faces full of smiles, Lucas too nodded his head in satisfaction. The excitement of seeing his family after six years was something he couldn’t help but feel.
“Let him enter.”
As the thick doors of the royal chamber opened, the sight that greeted him was no different from his memory.
Walking along the long, red carpet that stretched across the royal chamber, he soon saw the high throne and the figure of his parents sitting side by side.
“Father, Mother, I have returned.”
Unlike when he left, Lucas respectfully greeted them and then looked up at them.
The Emperor, who had been somewhat sullen, doubted his eyes several times as he saw the much stronger Lucas. The Empress was already signaling with tear-filled eyes.
“It’s okay, Mother. I’m not a child anymore.”
Though his heart was warm, as the Crown Prince, Lucas had to show authority. He couldn’t go and embrace his mother right away. After all, there would be plenty of time for mother and son to meet.
“Isn’t it?”
Suddenly, a little figure popped out from behind the throne as if to announce her presence, shouting loudly and waddling down the steps.
The Emperor’s eyes involuntarily followed those anxious steps. His gaze was even more affectionate than when he saw his son, who had been away from his side for six years.
“Who… are you?”
A small girl, the spitting image of Adeline with brown hair and beautiful eyes, clung to Lucas’s clothes.
It was then that Lucas recalled the news he had momentarily forgotten. Three years after he left, a shocking event had shaken the palace, and it was this child in front of him.
“Don’t you know who I am?”
The girl shook her head vigorously.
“I know who you are.”
“Who……?”
Lucas lifted the girl in his arms. Familiar with the embrace, the child burst into giggles with a “kyaa” sound.
“You must be Luana.”
“Uh-huh… Luana, I understand now. You’re my big brother.”
Seeing the child’s warm reception despite being a stranger, Lucas sensed how much the Empress must have talked and painted a picture of him.
“You’re smart.”
As Lucas carefully set Luana down, she toddled back up the stairs and threw herself into the Emperor’s arms.
“She’ll be smarter than you.”
Finally, the Emperor opened his mouth towards Lucas.
“Who ignored their parents for six years?”
To the Emperor and Empress, Lucas was their only son and sole heir. No matter how high his aspirations, a gap of six years was too long.
“Imagine how lonely the Empress would’ve been without Luana.”
“Your Majesty, you’re blaming only me. You’ve missed Lucas more than anyone.”
“Me? Me, when? All I need is Luana.”
Despite the Emperor’s serious rebuttal, Luana burst into laughter and clapped her hands.
“The time I’ve spent has been essential for my growth. Now that I’ve returned, I will fulfill the responsibilities of the Crown Prince.”
It was a reassuring and trustworthy statement. Adeline was still amazed at how the child in her arms had grown so big and reliable so quickly.
“Well… it’s good you’ve realized your duties now.”
The Emperor was highly pleased with his son’s development, but this was as far as he could express it. Though infinitely tender with the Empress and the Princess, he was a stern father to his son.
“Firstly, as the initial duty, we’ll proceed with the postponed wedding ceremony.”
Lucas declared, wearing a dashing smile.
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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