“What are you talking about?”
Klaus leaned in close, his lips almost biting my ear.
“You think you can just leave the palace without my permission? What about the tax reform we dreamed of?”
Someone more talented than me will appear and help him. Honestly, I’m much more foolish than the original Muzel.
But Klaus seemed to have no intention of letting me go.
“Don’t entertain unnecessary thoughts. If you don’t want your identity as a woman to be exposed everywhere, just stay quietly by my side as you have been until now.”
“Yes…?”
Could it be that he’s promising to protect my secret?
“Is there anyone else besides me who knows your true identity?”
“No, there isn’t.”
In fact, Lumie knows everything. However, if Klaus has resolved to protect my secret, it might be better not to involve Lumie. Anyway, Lumie wouldn’t disclose my identity to others.
If Lumie reveals my secret, I can expose the fake Elfreda in return. He probably knows this well. Therefore, Lumie doesn’t need to worry.
Klaus released his arms that were embracing me and gently held my hand.
“Then, as long as neither of us speaks, it’ll be fine. At least, I don’t want to lose a capable aide that I’ve barely acquired.”
“…….”
A non-existent joy surged. It’s fine to stay like this longer, to be able to remain by his side.
He laughed while embracing me.
“Haha, it’s warm and nice like this.”
Even if I die, Lumie won’t know about this. If he finds out what I’m doing, he’ll surely come to kill me.
As Klaus predicted, after a while, there was a commotion outside the secret library door. It seemed like someone had arrived.
Instinctively, I pushed away from his arms and stepped back.
The warmth that had enveloped me disappeared in an instant. A chilling cold penetrated to my bones.
Click, click, the sound of a lock opening was heard, and soon, an urgent voice echoed.
“Your Highness, Crown Prince, are you here?”
Klaus sighed softly and answered quietly.
“Yes. I’m here.”
“Ah!”
The Prime Minister let out a big sigh as if greatly relieved.
I quickly gathered the notes I had transcribed. It would be a big problem if I forgot about this after all the trouble I went through.
We rose with difficulty, knocking on our frozen legs. Klaus held my arm and whispered before leaving.
“Just follow behind me. Don’t say anything.”
I couldn’t be sure if that was really okay, but I nodded my head for now.
We slowly passed through the maze and reached the entrance. Outside, the Prime Minister and the librarian were standing with contemplative expressions on their faces.
“Oh, Your Highness!”
The elderly librarian knelt where he stood, and the Prime Minister seemed like he could collapse at any moment.
Klaus spoke with an indifferent tone.
“Prime Minister, there shouldn’t be anyone else who knows I’m trapped here, right?”
“Huh? Oh, yes. As Your Highness did not return even after the evening, I came to find the librarian immediately.”
“You did well. And Librarian.”
Klaus knelt and sat on one knee in front of the librarian, who had flattened himself on the ground.
“Today, it would be wise to be discreet. If this incident reaches my father’s ears, it will mean a death sentence for you, and my aide and I will face severe punishment.”
“Y-Yes?”
The librarian hastily raised his head. Then, he noticed me standing behind Klaus and let out a strange groan.
“Heuee…”
“Understood? My aide and I have never been trapped in the secret library.”
“Oh, yes.”
The librarian frantically nodded his head.
Klaus stood up and looked back at me.
“Alright, done?”
Is it really okay like this? I’m not sure if hastily burying the matter like this is the right solution.
But there’s no other alternative. When the Emperor finds out that I entered the secret library, it would be a relief just to be chased away.
I quickly found my coat folded like a cushion on the chair.
“Whew…”
To the librarian who was dozing off, this coat wouldn’t have caught his attention at all. So, he probably assumed that the Prince and his entourage had returned to the palace and locked the door to the secret library.
Klaus patted the old librarian’s shoulders a few times and chuckled.
“Now, let’s go.”
With that single sentence, the incident came to a complete conclusion.
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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