If you’re so proud, shouldn’t you pass the responsibility to her as always? Saying that the royal family forced the marriage to block his rise.
But Callis remained utterly silent.
To admit would hurt his pride, and to deny would bind the story by contract, so he couldn’t speak carelessly.
Chloe was finally satisfied with the silenced opponents. She left her seat after shedding a taunt at the calmed fools.
As she walked straight and turned the corner, somehow a familiar scent was in the air.
(This is a time delimiter.)
At dinner, she was also summoned to the Emperor’s private dining room.
“They say the meeting went well.”
“Yes. Fortunately, the biggest root has been resolved smoothly.”
“Your contribution is great. Do express my thanks.”
“It’s an honor.”
With the blessing of the meeting’s success, the two toasted with an aperitif.
“Come to think of it, I have something to give you.”
Around the time when a bitter scent came across the table, Kun, who had been watching, handed her an envelope. It was an envelope attached every time a close friend Kun sent a reply.
That night, after delivering the letter from Chloe to the recipient, it appeared to have quickly received a reply.
‘How do the letters come and go so quickly?’
She had only asked to send it to the duke’s house a day and a half ago.
Considering the time to the duke’s house, the time to the close friend from there, and the time for the close friend to reply and come back to the duke’s house….
It couldn’t arrive this quickly considering all these things.
‘Everyone must invest a lot of money in the letter game.’
But Chloe, who didn’t even think of doubting her close friend, simply thought and moved on.
“This is my friend’s reply. Thank you. Thanks to you, I can communicate with my friend here and feel happy.”
“It’s a relief. By the way, just asking, are you also enjoying a dangerous encounter?”
“……Yes?”
Chloe asked in surprise.
Thinking about it, a lot of effort goes into their letters. Too cumbersome for just letters between close friends.
From a third party’s perspective, it was a situation that could be misunderstood enough.
“There’s no way. Just a very close friend. A precious…… the only one on my side.”
She added one more word and nailed it firmly. By then, Kun didn’t bring up this topic anymore.
Instead, he smoothly changed the subject to the letter side.
“Aren’t you going to open the letter?”
“Now, you mean?”
“You should check a precious friend’s letter quickly. That way, you can think about the reply in advance.”
“That’s fine. I will focus on my meal with Your Majesty now.”
No matter how urgent, she wasn’t so vulgar as to open a letter during a meal with someone else.
“It’s not that, I’m curious.”
Then Kun revealed his true feelings, saying there was no need to be considerate.
“What do you mean?”
“The reaction of the princess with a comfortable person.”
It was as if Chloe was uncomfortable with the emperor, as if she were dealing with an uncomfortable person.
Since it wasn’t entirely wrong, Chloe refrained from denying it.
“……Understood. Shall we open it? Or shall I read it for you?”
“Do not think of invading privacy without manners.”
He was already invading privacy enough, but he strutted as if he was keeping a line now.
Chloe still opened the letter without speaking.
As soon as she opened the letter, a bitter scent stung Chloe’s nose. The fragrance was dominant even among all kinds of food smells.
It was quite similar to the Emperor’s body odor who was sitting at the head seat. Maybe it was naturally absorbed by being in his arms.
But it smelled like the fragrance coming from the letter itself. On the contrary, it seemed the Emperor had absorbed the fragrance of the letter.
Chloe, who had dully concluded her wandering thoughts, read the letter. The content was not much different from what she had sent before.
The response was honorable, claiming to know the current Emperor’s name and that it was an honor to be used like him.
And inquiring about the wellbeing, confirming Chloe’s request for help that they had discussed before.
When she put the letter she had read entirely on a corner of the table, Koon spoke first.
“He’s laughing.”
“Pardon?”
“When you read that letter, you were smiling.”
At his words, Chloe moved her hand towards her mouth. Her lips seemed to have lifted slightly.
“So, what does your friend say?”
“It’s mostly content continuing from the previous letter. Jokes or small talk, etc. Ah, and he asks again about something I asked for before.”
It had been a while since she asked for help, and it had been left hanging since she hadn’t properly replied while coming to the empire.
It seemed that the friend was bothered by that.
“A favor?”
“It’s a sweet heart, isn’t it? But I plan to reject it this time.”
“Your mind has changed then.”
“I have a sturdy supporter now.”
Chloe said as she put the letter back into the envelope.
Although he was still not someone she could fully trust, there would be no more reliable support than the Emperor of the empire.
“I must strive to repay that faith. I have checked if I can allow your divorce.”
Chloe tensed up at the Emperor’s words.
“Since the empire and Balront Kingdom are allies, fortunately, it seems like I can get involved.”
It was a welcome word in the midst of listening.
“Then I will dare to ask for it.”
“When do you think about the timing? Let’s prepare the necessary procedures in advance.”
In her honest feelings, she wanted to divorce Callis as soon as possible.
But it had been a year. The time she was toyed with by him was a whole year.
An immediate divorce could starve Callis, but it couldn’t ruin him.
Chloe wanted something more ultimate than that.
“Shall we make it the joyful day for both of us, the armistice anniversary?”
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…
——
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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