Regret With All Your Might (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 83
That couldn’t be possible.
The Emperor shook his head with a bitter smile.
Even if he’d been overwhelmed with fatigue lately, how could he possibly have looked at Madelaine’s princess and thought of the princess?
It was only those green eyes that resembled her—nothing more.
The Emperor knew his own heart well.
His longing had reached only for the princess herself; he had no need for a substitute. If he truly wanted one, he could have brought countless look-alikes into the palace.
If only the late Duke Bicander hadn’t existed, he would have brought the real princess into the palace.
Unresolved resentment and inferiority crept up slowly. Recalling the late Duke Bicander and the princess who had rejected him until the very end, the Emperor shook his head once more.
Thus, the princess needed to stand even more firmly beside the Crown Prince. The current Duke Bicander, who resembled his mother the princess, had to feel that same profound emptiness—and the inescapable despair—just as he did.
Everything had to be settled in his son’s generation. Merely imagining how brilliantly sweet that wedding would shine filled him with joy.
The Emperor’s eyes began to glint strangely.
“Oh, Your Majesty. Shall we examine together tomorrow the tribute presented by the envoy delegation…?”
The Empress, who had been speaking elegantly beside him, paused briefly. Until just moments ago, the Emperor had been discussing the envoy delegation with her, but now he stared fixedly at a single spot.
Without showing it outwardly, the Empress followed the Emperor’s gaze. The instant she realized Olivia stood at the end of that line of sight, her eyes widened in momentary shock.
Her finely curved lips trembled faintly like a spasm. Her fingers, gripping the armrest of the throne, dug in her nails.
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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I really cannot understand Leopold. What is his deal?!
Why does this trash Leopold seem to have forgotten all the terrible things he said towards Olivia? Then again, it’s always the victims who cannot forget.
What he’s feeling isn’t love but mere possessiveness.