“Your Grace’s sibling is also a member of the ducal house, and the fact that he married a commoner without anyone knowing is… hard to believe.”
The Duke’s eyebrow twitched slightly.
“Seeing you talk about it, it seems there must be quite a few guests frequenting the Povec Viscount’s house.”
Mayana, who had hit the mark, closed her lips for a moment.
Viscountess Povec was prone to jealousy but often invited people for raucous parties.
Whether they were nobles or commoners, they were not much different, and most of the Viscountess’s guests were chatterboxes who loved scandalous gossip.
If Valterminster Duke’s sibling had married a commoner… Those many male and female nobles visiting the Povec’s house would undoubtedly have blabbed about it.
The Duke sighed lightly, his gaze still fixed on the window that showed nothing.
“Nothing is impossible when in love.”
“What does that mean?”
This time, there was no reply. Mayana did not press for an answer either. From experience, pushing a noble like that would only shorten her lifespan.
For a moment, the carriage was filled only with the sound of rain hitting the roof and the occasional creaking of wheels. The rain showed no sign of letting up, and Mayana was worried about what would happen to Celin if the Siting River flooding the capital overflowed.
There were many poor people like Celin living in the lowlands of the capital. If the Siting River overflowed, the lady would be helpless unless someone assisted her…
“Are you talking about that woman named Riri?”
The Duke stared at Mayana. His gaze felt much colder and drier than when he had seen her at Celin’s house.
“Does she not know that her grandmother is unwell? It seems like she hasn’t visited for quite a while. Even though Valterminster Duchy is far, she could at least…”
“Well, there will be a day when they meet.”
Mayana frowned and leaned forward.
“What does that…”
“There must be something else you are more curious about. Isn’t there?”
Mayana’s eyes blinked a couple of times. There were endless things she was curious about, but none of them were easy to ask.
The Duke did not wait for her answer and asked again.
“What did you mainly do at the Count’s estate?”
At his words, the slap she had received from the Countess seemed to sting again. Mayana no longer wanted to think about that place, but she had no choice but to answer.
After a brief sigh, she said,
“I did everything a maid could do, Your Grace. Cleaning, sewing, sometimes knitting lace. I had to occasionally ventilate the dresses in the wardrobe to prevent them from becoming moldy. Before summer or winter arrived, all the servants of the mansion cleaned once, including lowering the enormous chandelier in the hall and wiping each of its several hundred crystals with a dry cloth.”
The expression on the Duke’s face, listening to Mayana’s words, was not visible due to the darkness. However, it seemed as if he was smiling. It was an expression mixed with interest and curiosity. An illusion?
The Duke, who had been tapping the heavy handle on the cane, tilted his head.
“Okay. Ask again. What was the real reason you were driven out?”
Mayana did not answer.
The Duke looked around inside the carriage and continued,
“You can talk about it here. Right? It’s just the two of us.”
“There’s a coachman outside.”
“Do you think he can hear the whispering inside the carriage while it’s pouring like this? Besides, this glass is thicker than it looks. He won’t hear a knock unless it’s hit with a cane. That’s why I pulled the bell.”
After saying that, the Duke pointed to the bell hanging by the window and tapped the glass. However, the coachman, wearing a raincoat, didn’t even look back.
Perhaps he was preoccupied with how to run safely on this chaotic rainy road. Or busy cursing the god who made it pour so heavily today…
Mayana blinked her eyes like a person lost in thought and stared intently at the Duke in a prim posture.
“The Countess misunderstood.”
“What misunderstanding?”
“She thought I was seducing the Count.”
The Duke made a face of interest. In fact, it looked quite mischievous, like a naughty child.
Mayana said,
“You may think so, but no.”
“You’re saying you know what I’m thinking?”
“Aren’t you curious whether I really seduced him or not?”
Her tone was quite challenging. Her pride was hurt and her excitement almost twisted her tongue.
“The Countess’s jealousy is famous. Of course, the Count’s foolery is also famous. What I want to know is, did no one help you when such a thing happened to you?”
“Unfortunately, I was not wellreceived by the estate’s employees. It was like that for two years. When the mistress kicked me out, only the head butler, Roli, gave me a few coins.”
Mayana jingled her pocket to let the sound be heard. It was so light that it sounded insignificant.
The Duke nodded with a subtle expression that was hard to read. It was difficult to tell whether he was sympathizing with Mayana’s situation or despising it.
Mayana said,
“May I ask you a question now, Your Grace? If that’s all right.”
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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