The next day, the Marquis of Majine and Esmeralda came to visit.
Esmeralda’s words that she wanted to come and play were not empty, as there were constant contacts from the Marquis’s house, and finally the Duchess had granted permission.
Due to a tree accident, Kirian, who had been confined to his room for a few days, was released in honor of Esmeralda’s visit, and Hiss joined us under the pretext of taking care of his younger siblings.
As soon as the Marquis of Majine disappeared into the reception room with the Duchess, I immediately went into business mode.
“What shall we play today? Dolls? A fashion show? Baking? Or princess, prince, monster play? Prince Hiss can play the prince, and I’ll play the monster.”
I listed the plays that girls of Esmeralda’s age would like.
Even though I had become quite close to Kirian, it was not bad to build a rapport with Esmeralda. Preparation for a comfortable old age was best done little by little from childhood.
“Um…”
Esmeralda hesitated a little, seemingly troubled.
My ambitious plan, which was prepared for everything she might like, began to crack a little.
“Shall we shoot arrows?”
When Esmeralda finally spoke, my strategy completely collapsed.
“Ha ha. Archery?”
I was defeated. I knew nothing about archery.
“I even prepared a dress like Belle or Ber…”
Esmeralda’s eyes opened wide for a moment. She clasped her hands tightly and her eyes sparkled.
“Belle’s dress?”
But as if to shake off the thought, she shook her head vigorously.
“No, no. I’ve been really into archery lately. Especially learning to shoot backward.”
“Aha ha, really?”
It was serious.
The last memory of my archery was Kirian’s arrow assistant. It wasn’t a very good memory.
Esmeralda glanced at Kirian.
“I’m not improving at all, so I wanted to ask for help from the prince. I’ve heard from Lady Reina that Prince Kirian’s archery skills are excellent.”
Kirian looked up at me.
“Really?”
“What?”
“Really, did you say my archery is great?”
I had never said it was great, but telling the truth wouldn’t help.
“Yeah. It’s cool, your archery skill.”
Kirian grabbed my hand and immediately took the lead.
“The guest should do what she wants. The archery range is over there.”
I screamed inwardly, but I had no choice but to follow the trend as Esmeralda followed Kirian with a big smile.
I wanted to make Esmeralda firmly on my side this time, but it was uncertain how close we could get while shooting arrows.
As long as I didn’t hit Esmeralda with an arrow, it would be fine. I downgraded today’s goal to avoid a homicide.
[Star Icon][Star Icon][Star Icon]Kirian led us to a warehouse on one side of the archery range.
“Choose a bow here for rent.”
The warehouse was filled with various weapons and equipment. Kirian immediately picked up the bow he usually used.
Hiss seemed to be somewhat confident in archery, picking a bow without much thought, pulling the bowstring a few times.
Only Esmeralda and I hesitated.
I glanced at Esmeralda, who was only looking at the bows, unable to choose.
Sure enough, my judgment was not wrong. Esmeralda, who had sparkled her eyes at the fairy tale book, only scanned the bows displayed on the rack without any enthusiasm.
“Prince Kirian, could you recommend one?”
Esmeralda approached Kirian and spoke gently.
“I think you’ll really choose well. You have such a deep knowledge of weapons.”
“All the bows are good,” Kirian said, looking at Esmeralda as if he didn’t understand why she was talking to him.
“But do you have something special to recommend?”
Esmeralda asked again, not giving up, but Kirian’s mind was already elsewhere.
“Nuna, Nuna.”
Kirian approached me with a bow in hand.
“Here, use this one,” he said, handing me the bow.
“It’s incredibly light and bends well.”
“Uh, thanks.”
I awkwardly accepted the bow. It was incredibly light, just as Kirian had said. I felt like I could mimic its use to some extent.
At that moment, I saw Esmeralda looking in our direction.
“Kirian, why don’t you choose one for Esmeralda too?”
Kirian looked at me with apprehensive eyes, but he couldn’t ignore Esmeralda, who was standing alone, lost in thought.
I pulled the bow that Kirian had given me.
“I didn’t know Kirian was so knowledgeable about bows. It’s pulling really well since you recommended it.”
I glanced again at Esmeralda.
“With your ability, I think you can recommend something amazing for Esmeralda too.”
“Yeah. Since you’re asking, I’ll do it.”
Esmeralda sent me a thankful eye signal with a sly smile.
Heh heh. It seems I’ve scored some points with this.
“Choose either that one or that one.”
Kirian casually pointed to the bows lying on the rack.
“Thank you.”
Despite his lackluster recommendation, kindhearted Esmeralda smiled with her eyes shut.
She hesitated between two bows that Kirian had pointed out, then reached for a purple one.
The bow was placed higher than Esmeralda’s height. Although she was tiptoeing, it wasn’t easily reachable.
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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