Lady Ruhas, who was next to her, urgently called out to the princess, but Maria saw nothing.
She didn’t even hear about the engagement ceremony to be held at the reception, as decided by Duke Elkin. Maria sneered and tensed her body.
“I’ll see you at the reception. Your Highness.”
Again, the princess said nothing. Maria rose on her own and approached the door. Even though she must have felt her presence, the door did not open, so Maria rattled it.
“Why won’t you open the door when the maids are there to do something!”
“Such insolence…!”
The maid erupted in anger belatedly. However, Maria Ethel had already left the reception room. The maids standing in front of the door didn’t know what to do and bowed their heads. The maid scolded the clumsy maids.
“I explicitly told you not to open the door until I say so!”
“I apologize, Lady Viscountess. Hearing it from outside, the voice seemed exactly like that.”
The maid’s words were not wrong. The voice coming from behind the thick door was indeed hers. The governess sighed.
While this absurd situation unfolded, the princess quietly held a teacup. She took a sip of the hot tea, but it couldn’t calm her boiling insides.
The princess opened her eyes wide. Blood didn’t flow in the hand that exerted strength.
It seemed I received a blow from Maria Ethel, who had called me with the intention of teaching me a lesson. I should have firmly broken her spirit, but it was a mistake to show leniency first.
I wonder what was going through my brother’s mind to present such an arrogant lady as his fiancee. Even if it’s only for a year, I’d prefer Olivia, that wretched thing, over such a high-handed lady…
The name that naturally came to mind made the princess pause.
Come to think of it, Olivia, with her humble lineage, didn’t waver even when I didn’t acknowledge her greetings. Even if she hadn’t plundered my mining rights so ruthlessly, she would have received a better score.
In the midst of her anger, the princess momentarily reflected. No, anyway, if Olivia returns as my brother’s fiancee, everything will be fine. Whether it’s a one-year postponement or whatever, I needed to ensure Olivia comes back during this summer reception.
Any damage to my summer reception should be concluded with this event.
“I, Your Highness, what would you like to do?”
Lady Ruhas carefully brought up the conversation. The face of the princess, who had been trembling with anger a moment ago, strangely appeared calm now, making it scary.
Maria Ethel’s condemnation didn’t go as planned. What could she be thinking? It was a moment when the princess tried to guess her inner thoughts.
“I should meet with the Empress. Please arrange a meeting first.”
The Empress. At that word, Lady Ruhas’s face also brightened. If it was the Empress, surely she would be able to soothe not only Maria Ethel but also the princess’s uneasy heart.
Meanwhile, Maria Ethel, who had gone out with staggering steps, finally found her governess in front of the carriage. The governess ran to Maria with a surprised face.
“Oh my lady! Miss! Why did you come out like this?”
Collapsing as if her body, which hadn’t received support until now, had finally given in, Maria fell towards the governess. Only after managing to get on the carriage did Maria shout vehemently.
“Let’s go meet the Crown Prince!”
She planned to tell everything to Leopold. If he heard these words, the affectionate Leopold would comfort her and condemn the princess. Just imagining it made her body, which had been stiff, relax a little.
But when they arrived at the prince’s residence.
“His Highness is currently away on a trip.”
At the steward’s report, Maria felt as if the sky were falling. Oh my lady! While the governess, beside her, pleaded with the steward, explaining the situation,
“His Highness needs to rest for a while. Please guide us anywhere suitable.”
Maria shouted with all her might.
“I will guide you directly to the reception room, Your Grace.”
“The reception room!”
Maria expressed her anger at the irritating word. The Crown Prince’s residence was as familiar to her as the palm of her hand. She always rested in Leopold’s room, and suddenly, the reception room?
The steward quickly whispered to Maria.
“There are many eyes watching, Your Grace. For your reputation, it’s better to go to the reception room today.”
Maria barely calmed down her irritated breathing. There was only one more governess watching, for heaven’s sake! But upon careful consideration, the steward’s words made sense.
Even without a formal engagement, going back and forth between rooms would not be good news for me. However, in the reception room where she obediently followed, Maria had to express her anger once again.
“What on earth! Does His Grace’s etiquette not allow me to see him?”
“In an engagement, you should be cautious about trivial matters. If it’s a room that only nobility can enter, it would be better for you not to see it.”
The steward, who came out to the corridor, glanced at the reception room door for a moment.
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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