Regret With All Your Might (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 33
“Let the Empress speak with the noble lady first. As the Empress said, we must avoid making the noble lady pitiful.”
The Empress, alighting from her carriage, smiled faintly as she recalled the Emperor’s words.
In truth, there was no need to speak with that lowly green-eyed noble lady at all. After all, Olivia Madelaine had always adored her own son, the Crown Prince, deeply.
Yet the Emperor could have simply pressured the Duke directly himself. Though she trusted his feelings toward the Crown Prince, the noble lady’s recent behavior—consorting with Duke Bicander—was truly problematic.
The Empress shook her head slowly.
Rumors had already reached the Empress’s palace that the noble lady was residing in the Duke’s mansion. No matter how unrefined she might be, for a noble lady engaged to the Crown Prince to stay in another noble’s residence was unthinkable.
And not just any noble’s—Duke Bicander’s, who had once been considered as a match for the Imperial Princess!
If pressed, this matter could easily escalate into something far more serious.
Thus, whether the Duke properly disciplined his eldest daughter or offered his youngest in her place—
Just this single threat alone was enough to make the Duke’s face harden visibly.
The Empress clicked her tongue in regret at not being able to witness that expression herself, but soon entered the Empress’s palace with an easy smile.
After all, today was not the only day.
She had heard a few days ago that the noble lady hadn’t come immediately when summoned by the Imperial Princess.
Though she’d learned yesterday that the noble lady had finally visited the Imperial Princess’s quarters, it was still infuriating. Convinced the Imperial Princess must have handled things well, the Empress laughed brightly, resolving to summon the noble lady to her own palace soon.
Those captivated by the Empress’s beautiful laughter failed to notice her long fingernails twitching ominously.
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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Sweetest chapter right here… all the romantic build up was fulfilled nicely
Why are you blaming her mother and not the men who had much more power to force her into it
Poor olivia
And why did her Mother do this
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Olivia hesitated briefly. It seemed foolish to still be thinking of her younger
Olivia needs to let that family go completely. Unless her sister is able to separate family matters which I doubt, she shouldn’t be let back in Olivia’s life. But we all know it won’t go that way
“…very tenderly.”
My heart, my heart is beating so fast and I have butterflies… soo sweet
“…The princess has come to the mansion. She said she wanted to see Olivia.”
Oh so he kept her waiting outside???? Looll oh ediwn I grow fonder of you everyday
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Saraluvsleads
This chapter just solidified how studip they are. In one breathe they call her stupid and in another they acknowledge how smart and hard working she is