Klaus glanced at the teacup and responded, “Father did mention for me to take charge of the hunting competition. I will be responsible for the preparations within the palace this year.”
“Understood.”
I carefully noted it in my notebook. It seemed like my responsibilities as an aide would increase.
“Then I will retrieve information from the palace about the previous year’s hunting competition. I’ll show you the plans as they are formulated.”
“Proceed.”
He responded briefly and sipped the cold tea in one go.
After that, we each began our usual administrative tasks.
As an excuse to go to the palace, I left the room. Then, I approached the head chamberlain, who was handing a tray to another chamberlain.
“Head Chamberlain, I have something to discuss for a moment.”
“Oh, Musel Kyeong. I also had something to say.”
We moved to a place where we could talk quietly.
I spoke first, “Actually, I met the maid Grechen in the morning. We usually talk intimately, but this time she seemed a bit reckless. She mentioned that the prince’s meal was light the day before, causing the chef to worry.”
The head chamberlain furrowed his brows. “Oh, so you easily shared such things with a colleague in the same palace. We need to straighten up. Thank you for letting me know, Musel Kyeong.”
“Not at all. But Head Chamberlain, for what reason…?”
In response to my question, the head chamberlain’s face showed a troubled expression.
“Well, you see, I, did you happen to have a disagreement with His Highness?”
“What? Ah, it’s not a disagreement…”
Interrupting myself for a moment, I vaguely answered, “There was a difference in our views on a personal matter. Due to the significant difference in perspectives, our opinions couldn’t converge.”
Even though I expressed it abstractly, the head chamberlain seemed to understand to some extent.
“Oh, there was such an incident. In fact, I was also concerned because His Highness hardly ate yesterday, similar to the chef. But today, the way His Highness is treating you seemed unusual, so I asked.”
“Indeed, the Head Chamberlain’s eyes are unavoidable. You saw it correctly.”
With many years of experience, he couldn’t ignore it. To notice immediately that Klaus’s low spirits were because of me.
The head chamberlain smiled gently. “It’s a great relief to have Musel Kyeong by His Highness’s side.”
“Huh?”
“Honestly, being in the royal family is like that, isn’t it? There are very few people who can counter the opinions of the royal family. So, a close aide who can present a different perspective is very valuable.”
“Ah… Haha…”
Indeed, it’s hard for anyone to reject when a prince confesses to them. The head chamberlain continued speaking.
“It seems that His Highness has had quite an unfamiliar experience. However, it’s something inevitable when he becomes a ruler in the future. Musel Kyeong seems to have provided good education to His Highness.”
“Th-thank you for thinking that way.”
Come to think of it, the head chamberlain didn’t say anything wrong. In life, there are times when one might reject a confession.
“Anyway, it’s not something to worry too much about. Thanks to Musel Kyeong, I feel relieved. Thank you.”
The head chamberlain finally brightened his expression and left.
Somehow, it became awkward.
“Um.”
It seems rejecting Klaus’s confession was the right decision.
Honestly, can a woman reject a man like Klaus, who has everything? He’s handsome, healthy, and comes from a perfect family.
But they say men with average faces are charming too.
What exactly is facial attractiveness? It must be the numerous side effects that arise from good looks.
Like entering messy romantic relationships based solely on looks, or having other opposite genders swarm around you like bugs just because of your appearance.
Of course, Klaus, being sincere and exemplary, doesn’t act like the former. But he definitely fits the latter.
If I were to become his lover, would the nobles just watch me quietly? How lightly would the noble young ladies flutter around me?
“Yeah, this is the right thing to do.”
The head chamberlain’s words are correct.
This is good learning. It’s better for both Klaus and me to endure a brief emotional hardship now.
My rejection would have been a good vaccine for Klaus, who lacks nothing.
Even though it hurts a bit now, it will help avoid greater pain in the future.
On my way out after receiving a lot of materials from the palace, I encountered a familiar face, a maid’s messenger. It was Lumie’s errand girl.
She passed by me almost brushing against me and whispered briefly.
“Tonight, His Highness invites you to meet outside the palace.”
Before I could respond, she quickly moved away.
I was momentarily stunned.
“What…?”
It was unbelievable. My situation doesn’t matter, or maybe…
It’s just that urgent.
Considering that we had a big argument, barely reconciled, and faced difficulties, it’s unlikely that the same mistakes would be repeated.
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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