“If an illegitimate child were to take the top spot at the Empire’s academy……. you can’t imagine the humiliation the nobles’ children would feel. They will hold our Roar family responsible.”
She spoke elegantly yet firmly.
“It’s a matter of order. Lorisha.”
Humiliation. Humiliation. Humiliation…….
I felt like my head was going to explode. The shock she gave me on top of the fatigue from studying almost every night left me dizzy.
I fumbled, pulling out my last card.
“I’ll discuss it with the Count.”
But she shook her head lightly.
“You’d better not. I want to handle this matter as quietly as possible.”
“Countess!”
“You can take the exam if you really want to. But even if you pass, you won’t be able to continue at the academy. Who would want to study with the daughter of a street prostitute? You’ll be expelled for some reason or another.”
It was a threat to spread the rumor that my mother was a street prostitute, that I was the daughter of such a woman.
I sprang up from my seat, my fists trembling, fearful that my legs would not support me.
“My, my mother is……. not like that. You know that!”
“But the rumor will spread that way, and you’ll have no way to deny it. Lorisha.”
I managed to speak calmly, catching my rattling breath.
“But then, the honor of the Roar family and the Count? You know better than anyone that the Count isn’t like that. He can’t lie like that.”
“I can. I will.”
She stood up slowly and faced me. Her beauty was chilling.
“If I can prevent my daughter from getting hurt, even at the cost of my husband’s, His Majesty’s third lion’s honor, I will do it. Think about it.”
My rough breathing sounded in my ears.
“You’ll be known as the daughter of a prostitute all your life. Even if you resist to the end using your cunning, no nobles will hire you as a private tutor. And if that happens, I will stop it.”
“…….”
My legs gave way. I sank slowly, and the Countess moved toward the door with the soft rustle of her gown.
Before she closed the door, she spoke softly.
“If I can’t have my husband’s love, shouldn’t I have something else?”
(This is a time separator.)
It was strange. My life had shattered, but I didn’t even cry. I just felt a bit sleepy.
An empire law notebook I had yet to memorize came to mind, but I pushed it away and went outside.
By the time I arrived in town, it was already night. The lights streaming from the shops made the commercial street appear quite enchanting as always. Suddenly, that familiar street seemed terribly strange.
I went to find the Tolman herbalist at the end of the street, wearing ordinary clothes with a cloak hood. The Tolman herbalist’s grandfather didn’t know I was Roar.
He was amazed that a young girl knew herbs well, and even served me tea. Then I entertained the customers as a clerk, and increased the sales, earning my tea.
He offered me a job at his shop several times.
“What’s going on? You said you wouldn’t come for a while.”
“Ah……. I was just passing by. How’s your knee?”
“It’s the same every day, what’s it to you?”
“Then I’ll be going.”
“Eh? Already? Why come if you’re leaving so soon.”
I turned awkwardly. Suddenly, I knew nothing. What to answer if someone spoke, what the grandfather’s knee was, what the herbs were.
I just walked the night street.
I tried to think that not getting into the academy wasn’t the end of the world, but the more I tried, the more it felt like there was no end to the world for me now.
Just as my mother suddenly disappeared, the opportunity of the academy suddenly disappeared. I was afraid to go on, wondering what else was before me now.
I didn’t know if I should have come to this street earlier. A halfnoble is not a noble. Having such a child attached to the earl’s house, I didn’t know if that’s where things went wrong from the start.
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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