Time passed and the day of the tea party arrived. The child was slightly nervous at the thought of meeting peers.
She hugged the rabbit doll Jade had given her tightly and stayed close to me.
When we arrived at Baron Ler’s residence, a maid guided us to the garden.
‘Am I the last to arrive?’
Three women and children were seated at a table in the garden.
Before coming here, I had looked into who belonged to the sorority.
I carefully observed based on the appearances I had memorized.
‘The one sitting in the middle is Baroness Ler who invited me, on the left is Countess Terua, and on the right seems to be Viscountess Casen.’
As expected, Sharlin was not present.
‘I’m glad Sharlin isn’t attending.’
I approached the table with the child, taking steps forward.
“My lady. Count Boston and the young lady have arrived.”
At the maid’s words, Baroness Ler stood up with a bright smile.
“Diane, you came?”
“Thank you for inviting us.”
“No need for formalities between us. Come, please sit. You too, young lady.”
As I sat across from Baroness Ler, Countess Terua and Viscountess Casen exchanged glances.
“Diane. Even when Siona said you were coming, I couldn’t believe it, but to actually see you. It’s been a while.”
Countess Terua was the first to speak.
“Indeed. When you stopped coming to sorority gatherings one day, I thought we’d never see you again.”
Viscountess Casen added coldly right after.
“Everyone. I’m glad to see you all after so long.”
“Siona. With Sharlin not here, it’s not everyone. It’s like, one person leaves and another comes.”
Baroness Ler smiled awkwardly at Viscountess Casen’s sharp remark.
“Diane. Is this your daughter?”
Countess Terua glanced at the child beside me.
The child hid, burrowing into my waist.
I nodded while tidying the child’s hair.
“Hmm, our children are meeting for the first time. Shall we introduce them to each other?”
At that moment, Baroness Ler, who had been looking back and forth between me and Countess Terua, suggested.
“Lirin. Would you like to greet your friends first?”
Baroness Ler asked, stroking her daughter’s back.
“Hello. I’m Lirin Ler, and I’m 4 years old.”
Lirin clearly had a bright personality.
Then the boy sitting close to Viscountess Casen opened his mouth.
“I am Diel Casen, the young viscount of Casen. I turned 5 this year.”
Diel was already the young viscount of Casen despite being so young.
‘They’ve already decided on an heir at such a young age.’
His manner of speech seemed to mimic adults, making him appear mature beyond his 5 years.
Countess Terua also nodded to her son. Her son looked quite tall.
“I’m Eshurt Terua.”
“Our son is 7 years old.”
Indeed, Eshurt was the oldest among the children gathered.
‘The only one here who’s the same age and gender as Blanche is Baroness Ler’s daughter. Lirin, was it? I hope she and Blanche become good friends.’
Lirin, Diel, and Eshurt’s gazes all turned to the child at once.
They seemed to be waiting for the child to say her name.
“My daughter is Blanche Boston, and she’s 4 years old like Lirin. She’s very shy, so please understand that I’m introducing her on her behalf.”
I deliberately didn’t mention selective mutism. I was worried she might lose confidence before even improving.
“Did you say Blanche? You’re as quiet as your mother.”
Countess Terua addressed the child.
The child pressed her lips tightly and lowered her head.
Since Diane’s usual personality had been passive, they didn’t seem to find it particularly strange.
“It would be good to let the children play separately. Lirin, would you show your friends around the mansion?”
“Yes! Leave it to me! Elder brother Diel, elder brother Esh. Blanche. Follow me.”
At Lirin’s words, Diel and Eshurt stood up. However, the child was still clinging to me without moving.
Lirin approached the child’s side and held out her hand.
“Blanche, your eyes are so pretty. Just like the sea.”
“……”
“Let’s go play with me and the elder brothers quickly. Okay?”
The child hesitated for a moment before carefully taking Lirin’s hand.
“This is why little girls are so lovable.”
Baroness Ler was pleased at the sight, and Viscountess Casen giggled, saying it was cute.
The child met my eyes. When I whispered for her to go ahead, she finally got down from the chair.
All the children went inside the mansion.
“Seeing the children getting along like this makes me feel like I’ve gone back to my childhood.”
Baroness Ler watched the children’s backs with a nostalgic tone.
“Diane. You should bring Blanche over often from now on, okay?”
“……Alright.”
In a way, these were Diane’s sorority peers and had nothing to do with me.
‘Baroness Ler is very friendly, and while Countess Terua and Viscountess Casen are a bit direct, they’re not uncomfortable.’
Yet this gathering didn’t feel uncomfortable.
“Everyone, did you know that the age for early admission to the academy is changing?”
Since we all had children of similar age, the topic of conversation was the children.
“The age is changing? It was originally 8, wasn’t it? To what age?”
“Rumors are circulating that it will be adjusted to 5 or 6 years old. It’s not certain yet.”
Viscountess Casen was interested in the early academy admission issue that Countess Terua had brought up.
“Why are they suddenly adjusting the age? Our Lirin still loves to play, so she’ll probably refuse even when it’s time for her to go officially.”
I smiled gently at Baroness Ler’s response.
The atmosphere was pleasantly warming up.
[This is the timeline separator]Blanche entered the mansion, looked around, and went up to Lirin’s room.
Diel and Eshurt were in the middle of discussing books they had read. Blanche sat on the bed with Lirin.
“Blanche. I’m so glad you came. Actually, elder brother Esh and elder brother Diel have been playing by themselves, so I’ve been bored until now, but you can play dolls with me.”
Lirin brought a puppy doll from the pillow and smiled brightly.
“This is my younger sister Liri. What’s your doll’s name?”
“……”
“Do you… dislike me?”
Blanche liked Lirin too. Lirin, who had held out her hand saying her eyes were pretty, was kind.
‘I want to speak, but my voice won’t come out.’
It was upsetting that Lirin might misunderstand.
Blanche wrote on Lirin’s palm.
[ Lirin. Don’t dislike. Haven’t named rabbit doll yet. ]Lirin waited until she finished writing, even while squirming saying it tickled.
“Really? You don’t dislike me? That’s a relief. Then, shall we name the rabbit doll together?”
Blanche was relieved that Lirin’s misunderstanding was cleared up.
She pursed her lips in agreement, feeling reassured.
“I named mine ‘Liri’ after one syllable from my name. How about taking from your name too?”
It was a good idea. She had been wondering what name to give the rabbit doll anyway.
‘The first gift the Marquis gave to Shu Shu……’
Which syllable would be good?
“Blan? Blan? Shu?”
The three options Lirin gave didn’t quite resonate.
‘Blan and Blan are hard to pronounce, and Shu is confusing with Shu Shu.’
Then…….
‘Since the Marquis gave it, I’ll take from the Marquis’s name.’
Blanche rolled ‘Jade’s’ name in her mouth several times.
And finally decided.
[ I’ll go with Jeje. ]Lirin flapped the puppy doll’s ears.
“Good! Liri, Jeje. Say hello. Hi, Jeje? I’m Liri.”
[ Hello, Liri. I’m Jeje. ]Blanche also waved the rabbit doll’s hand accordingly.
“What are you doing?”
Diel, who had closed the book he was reading, approached and asked.
“Anyway. So childish.”
“Ugh! Elder brother Diel! You go read your book!”
Lirin fumed at Diel’s mockery.
Blanche, worried they might fight, nervously grabbed Lirin’s sleeve.
“They always play like that. Don’t worry.”
Eshurt, who had looked this way, turned his gaze back to his book, saying there was no need to be concerned.
Knock knock.
“My daughter. Are you inside?”
The door opened after a couple of knocks. A man entered.
“Father! When did you come? I missed you!”
Lirin, who had been arguing with Diel, immediately ran to the man and hugged him.
‘Father……?’
The man hugged Lirin and spun her around, kissing her cheek.
Blanche watched the man and Lirin, thinking.
‘They look similar to Lirin.’
Anyone could tell he was Lirin’s father.
She felt somewhat envious.
‘Shu Shu and the Marquis don’t look alike at all, so people wouldn’t know unless we said so. That Shu Shu is the Marquis’s daughter.’
Blanche hugged the rabbit doll, Jeje, tightly.
The moment when the Marquis gave this and apologized.
If her resentful feelings towards him were expressed as a number, it would have been 10, but now it had decreased to 7.
Though she was still afraid of Jade, she wished he would hug her like Lirin’s father was hugging Lirin now.
“I see Diel and Eshurt came. I don’t recognize the friend on the bed, who might that be?”
“This is my new friend Blanche that I met today!”
“Ah, Blanche. Nice to meet you. Have fun playing. Lirin, Father will be going now.”
The man put Lirin down and left the room.
“Blanche! Let’s play again!”
Lirin climbed onto the bed and picked up the puppy doll.
“Blanche. There’s something I’m curious about.”
Then Diel stared at Blanche intently.
“Who’s your father?”
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?
——
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!”
——
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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