‘Could you please keep it as your personal treasure? Unless you want to be known as a love-struck ancestor.’
Samuel had a retort on the tip of his tongue but held back. He didn’t want to spoil his master’s elated mood, knowing his words would fall on deaf ears.
He considered himself exceedingly loyal for not flattering Cardin outright.
As Samuel generously praised himself, Cardin leaned against the carriage window, lost in thoughts of Annette.
The capital’s landscape passed by, but he hardly noticed it. Instead, his mind was filled with images of the sun shining on Annette’s red hair, bright enough to banish the night’s darkness.
He envisioned her standing resolute amid chaos, always looking forward, unwavering and solitary.
Cardin’s heart fluttered helplessly at her radiant figure, and he yearned to walk beside her, holding her hand.
In truth, he longed to warmly embrace her, who must have been lonelier than anyone else without a shoulder to lean on.
“Ah…”
Overwhelmed by the thought that he was now a step closer to fulfilling his dream, Cardin let out a dreamy sigh.
Suddenly, the image of a knight wielding a long sword vanished, and a young face with snow-white skin, a small and pert nose, ruby-like eyes, and cherry-like lips came to mind.
When Cardin heard that Annette had arrived in the imperial capital after being ambushed, his heart nearly sank.
The news of her transformation into a child’s body was shocking, but the relief that she was alive and unharmed outweighed his concern.
However, the Annette he faced was much smaller and more adorable than he had anticipated…
For the first time, Cardin realized the poverty of his imagination.
He was amazed that such a cute person existed, moved by her, and simultaneously overwhelmed with emotion.
Seeing Annette, now even more childlike than when he first met her, naturally brought to mind images of her childhood.
He laughed playfully, but in truth, he was close to tears.
She was the only person who had ever made him feel like crying, both in the past and now.
‘And the only one who makes me act on impulse.’
Cardin prided himself on being rational and composed.
But throughout his conversation with Annette today, his emotions fluctuated wildly, even revealing the secret of his birth as a bastard.
It was a story he planned to tell Annette one day, but not so abruptly.
Yet, he didn’t regret revealing this secret today to reassure the confused Annette.
He barely managed to hold back from being more honest with her.
“I hope you respect me as your husband. Of course, I will do the same.”
The one condition he attached to his statement about her not needing anyone’s permission to do as she pleased.
In reality, what he wanted to say was that he wanted her always close by, within sight and reach, forever together.
Annette would probably never know just how much he held back.
Cardin thought of her, oblivious to his feelings, his emotions becoming slightly complicated. Still, he shook his head.
There would be plenty of time with her in the future, a day when he could pour out all these feelings.
‘I hope that day, unlike today, she will nod happily instead of being confused.’
Just the thought filled him with satisfaction, and a warmth spread across his face. He covered his cold mask with both hands, embracing the heat of his emotions.
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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