Was it too obvious? My heart was pounding loudly, as if it was beating in my ears. However, Father soon burst into laughter.
“It’s funny… When you were with Cassien, you acted like such a demure lady, and I worried.”
“Did I?”
“Do you have any idea how shocked I was when I heard you sent the annulment letter?”
“Haha….”
“But, it all worked out in the end. It would have been a waste for the eldest daughter of Ibel to belong only to Cassien.”
I was just as surprised.
‘I was planning to run away before all this happened…’
Somehow, I was now suddenly on the brink of marriage. Not with Cassien, whom I had been dating for over four years, but with Duke Leus, the villain of the original story.
Anyway, it was fortunate. Father seemed completely unaware that he had fallen into a trap.
“I never expected you to land such a big catch after causing a major scandal… Apparently, the Duke has a thing for obedient women like you. I should have put effort into this from the beginning.”
“…….”
“It may not last long, though…”
Father laughed as if it didn’t matter much and continued.
“Anyway, it’s good for the family! Always do your best for the Duke.”
“I’m glad I can be of help to the family, Father.”
“Yes. When you’re with the Duke, don’t be narrow-minded like your mother. I mean Peria, not Julia. Of course, this stays between us.”
“Yes, of course, Father….”
Father, who treats women like objects, will also be done soon. Just a little more endurance.
“Then I will decide in the best interest of Ibel as you wish. Tsk… It’s time to get rid of that northern forest. I was worried about how to handle that tax-consuming land.”
‘The northern forest…!’
It was the Silent Forest that Leus so desperately wanted. Barely containing my joy, I waited for Father to continue. He lightly stroked his chin and murmured.
“It’s adjacent to the Duke’s territory, so it’s a good excuse. Not bad at all.”
‘Today, things are going smoother than I thought.’
I smiled brighter than any other day I spent at the Earl’s house.
“If that’s what Father wants, then so be it. The Duke won’t know anyway. Even if he finds out, he won’t care much.”
“Haha, your marriage is bringing many benefits, Roel. My pretty child.”
Father, unaware of the impending events, couldn’t hide his satisfaction.
It was the first time a conversation with Father felt so gratifying.
Humming softly, I headed to my room in the main building, not the cornered warehouse in the annex.
Of course, I wasn’t particularly happy just because Peria allowed me a room in the main building.
I was just pleased with the changed course of the original story. Things were going more smoothly than I had anticipated.
When I was caught by Leus regarding the Silent Forest, I was only worried. Now, I could leave the empire with a substantial amount of money without losing anything.
‘I’ll just peacefully marry, stay at the Duke’s mansion for a while, take a share and then leave for Beliata, right?’
As I moved with light steps, someone abruptly spun me around.
It was Briella who had grabbed me.
“So that day, you talked back because you had someone to rely on, huh?”
All through dinner, she was grinding her teeth.
‘Right. She wouldn’t just let it go quietly…’
I wasn’t sure what she was going to say, but her face was already full of mockery.
“How did you seduce him?”
“…What?”
“How did someone like you seduce someone like the Duke?”
“But when you think about it, wasn’t it Leus who did the pursuing? Definitely not me.”
However, Briella, unable to see my thoughts, seemed satisfied with herself, twisting her lips with contentment.
“That’s right. How would the Duke have proposed to you if you hadn’t made a move? Why would he like someone cheap like you?”
“…….”
“Ah, right. The Duke doesn’t know you’re born of lowly stock, does he? Sorry, sorry. I forgot that part.”
“…Briella, stop it….”
“Why? Are you embarrassed about the way you approached him? Is that why you want to stop talking about it….”
“Don’t cross the line, Briella.”
“Oh my? Looking at your inability to speak, I guess I’m right. Did you behave like your mother?”
“What……?”
“Did you cling shamelessly like your mother…?”
Zap!
Involuntarily, my hand flew out at the mention of my late mother. I had no regrets about my action.
Everyone knew how Father manipulated the weak. Briella was one of the people who knew this best, just like me.
“You… You just hit me?”
“You were the one who spoke recklessly. Weren’t you prepared for this?”
“Have you lost your mind? Do you think you’re something special because you’re marrying the Duke? No matter what, you’re still lowborn! You’re less than a bug, nothing more, nothing less! You insolent thing, not knowing your place!”
Enraged, Briella raised her arm to strike me, but just then,
Thump!
Someone appeared and stopped her hand.
Following the hand that prevented Briella’s violence, I slowly turned my head to see…
“Why are you here…?”
It was Cassien.
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?
——
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…
——
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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