‘I’m going. My brother is waiting.’
‘Ha, are you my oracle? I have no interest in you. Don’t worry. Your sister went through this too. You won’t die.’
Bound by rattling chains, she was small. Still not an adult, she stood on the magic circle.
As she aligned herself with the magic circle under someone’s strong grip, a dazzling flash erupted, and darkness fell as if the film had been cut.
“Ugh.”
As the pain subsided, she slid down, collapsing as if melting.
Following her, the man knelt down on one knee.
“It’s severe.”
The man gently wiped the sweat-drenched forehead of Diana. The touch was tender, but his eyes were chillingly cold.
“You hid it well. Becoming a sacrifice without even realizing it. I made you think you were just sick.”
She lifted her head at his words. Tears of pain dripped down Diana’s face, pathetically.
The man pointed to the mirror with his chin. Diana’s gaze naturally shifted behind her.
Diana’s eyes had become unbelievably large.
On the once smooth back, there were numerous whip marks and curse symbols, so many that it was hard to believe.
Felice’s face, surveying the chaotic room, was dark.
After looking at Irene, who had collapsed in despair, he ordered the butler who followed him.
“Clean up here. Do the watering again.”
“Yes, understood.”
“Is the annex cleared?”
“The guest rooms have been cleared.”
Felice grabbed Irene’s wrist and moved towards the annex. The two were silent as they walked through the dark castle corridor.
“You’ll stay sober here for a while.”
Felice threw Irene onto the bed. Irene, who had been staring blankly, quickly grabbed Felice’s pants as if regaining consciousness.
“Oh, sir. I’m sorry. I was rude.”
“You’ve already crossed the line.”
Yes, the line was already crossed when you brazenly entered my room. You even dared to sell the name of the Duke’s family and involved the female servants like bats. I could tolerate that. Yes, I could. However, you shouldn’t have touched Roderick’s nerves.
“Now that my brother knows, it won’t just end like this.”
“What did I do wrong?”
Irene, who had pretended to be delicate and trembling, raised her head again and spoke. Her eyes were full of venom.
A crooked smile appeared on Felice’s lips. Felice, who used to be kind in a somewhat delinquent way, was nowhere to be found.
“Do you really not know and have to ask? Did you think I wouldn’t know what rumors you spread among the servants?”
“Why does that matter?”
Felice’s raised lip gradually descended. As Irene continued speaking, Felice’s face darkened.
“Commander Roderick is like a discarded child, isn’t he? Isn’t he the real successor of this family, with you being the main figure? He’ll soon become the head. What does a mere knight commander say? What does that woman say to take sides!”
“Be careful with your words. If you don’t want a gruesome death.”
Felice’s pupils gleamed dangerously.
“Successor? It’s not even funny. If my brother weren’t here, I wouldn’t have stepped up like this. This family is sustained because my brother is here.”
A strange vibe made Irene’s face change. No, this relationship cannot be ruined like this. At times like this, one must yield. To survive, one had to do whatever it takes. Adjusting oneself was necessary.
“Oh, Brother! I misspoke!”
“Wait until there’s punishment.”
Felice pushed Irene, who was holding onto his hem, and with a bang, he forcefully closed the door and left.
“Brother!”
Thud, thud. Even though Irene tried opening the door, it remained locked from the outside. Even when she pounded on the door with her clenched fist, there was no response.
“Why! Why did it turn out like this!”
Irene frustratingly gripped the hem of her dress. The expensive dress was miserably wrinkled in her tightly clenched hands, almost revealing the bones.
The room only had basic furniture, making it dull.
“Why do I have to be treated like this?!”
As Irene was about to grab and break a few of the few utensils in frustration, her hand stopped.
Tap, tap. Irene, who thought it was just the sound of rain, turned her head toward the window.
Caw!
A bird disguised as a northern reconnaissance bird was tapping the window with its beak. Irene, in contemplation, rushed to open the window.
The black bird circled around the room and landed on the empty table.
“Without any contact, what’s going on?”
Irene’s voice was filled with tension.
[You foolish and naive child.]Irene knelt down, lowering her head toward the bird.
[The plate I gave you has broken.] “That, that’s inevitable… I broke it without knowing what to do.” [This is why I dislike simple-minded individuals. Even when given strength, they can’t use it properly. Is it because of a lack of intelligence?]“I’m sorry. If you give me something else, I can truly take control of this family. Please believe me.”
[You already seem to have failed. What was my order?]“Become the hostess of Schwarz.”
[Well, you couldn’t even accomplish that simple task.]“But Lady Schwarz was successfully sent away?! I can do it. If you give me another chance!”
[What’s the big deal about that lady? Felice Schwarz should have been dealt with more thoroughly.]Irene’s eyes moved busily. All she thought about was that she couldn’t be abandoned here.
“If I had worked a little harder, I would have overcome it! It’s true! If there were no obstacles, if that woman wasn’t there, I would have succeeded. The plate broke all because of that woman!”
[That woman?]The black bird showed interest, and Irene vigorously nodded.
“Yes, the youngest lady of Beatus is here.”
Caw— Disguised as a crow, the black bird cawed cheerfully.
[Haha. The youngest lady of Beatus is there.]“Yes! If you want, I can provide more information.”
[No.]Irene’s desperate face froze instantly at the resolute tone.
[You can use different words. You are no longer needed.]“W-What should I do from now on…!”
Observing Irene, who was shedding tears without being able to continue speaking, the black bird tilted its head.
With magical feathers, the bird flapped its wings and soared into the air. Ignoring Irene’s desperate gesture, it lightly pecked her forehead.
Then, as if wrapped in spreading magic, the pattern of the curse came to mind. It erased all memories related to the plate.
Memory manipulation happened so easily. Irene turned into a fool due to excessive magic, but the black bird was unaware of the secret.
Looking down at the fallen Irene, the black bird circled the room once again, pierced through the rain, and flew far into the distance, heading towards the imperial capital at the center of the empire.
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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