Sister, I'm the Queen This Life (330 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 183
Leo III proceeded toward the August High Mass with the utmost discomfort in his heart.
It had been three months since his queen consort passed away, and already over two and a half months since he’d sent his only son to the Kingdom of Galico—a reckless move blinded by Galico’s gunpowder.
Yet instead of gunpowder, Galico’s heavy cavalry and elite infantry had crossed into his borders, threatening his very kingdom.
‘How did it come to this?’
Leo III had always prided himself on making the best choices for his nation and crown at every turn. Yet somehow, everything had spiraled out of control.
He had no desire to appear before others. But even in such dire straits, a king must demonstrate his presence before his people. Lately, he’d been suffering from worsening headaches, thirst, and numbness in his limbs—his health was clearly not what it once was.
‘Damn this crown.’
Though he generally liked being king, he acknowledged that no role could be wholly pleasant. Kingship had its privileges, yes, but also its profoundly tiresome aspects.
Indeed, prolonged tenure in royal office had a way of thinning one’s patience, precisely because one rarely had to endure what one disliked.
Muttering curses inwardly, Leo III rode in his opulent golden carriage, emblazoned with royal insignia, across the courtyard of San Ercole Cathedral, where crowds of commoners had gathered densely. He stepped down from the solid-gold carriage and entered the cathedral’s narthex. Nobles lining both sides rose in unison.
– “His Majesty the King has arrived!”
– “He’s alone today.”
– “Shh! Don’t speak nonsense!”
Leo III strode deliberately down the central aisle, putting on an air of dignity with each step. Normally, he would have walked this path accompanied by his family—but now, with Marguerite and Rubina absent for their own reasons, Leo III walked alone.
Alfonso was abroad, and Cesare had been feigning illness lately, refusing to show his face.
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’m still curious of what Alphonso meant by the last chapter
I’m still curious of what Alphonso meant by the last chapter
So Alphonso is misunderstanding now?