Cheshire took out a handkerchief from his pocket and gently touched my wound. It was an incredibly humble attitude, as if my mangled hand had become a precious treasure.
“Just hold onto it for a moment so it can stop bleeding. I’ll go down and get some medical supplies.”
“I’ll take care of the wound myself.”
“I’ll be right back.”
Before I could say more, Cheshire quickly turned around.
Watching his retreating figure, I glanced down at the handkerchief in my hand. The red blood was gradually spreading on the fabric, indicating that the wound had burst.
However, what turned my gaze away was not that.
What Cheshire handed me was a quite familiar handkerchief. It was my handkerchief.
I couldn’t bear to see more and closed my eyes. Although I had never spoken about using his affection until now, the openly revealed emotions had been choking me.
That’s probably why my chest felt heavy with the guilt I had deliberately suppressed.
“… I don’t deserve to be treated like this by you.”
“……. ”
“I don’t want that. And, it shouldn’t be.”
“I want it that way.”
Cheshire turned back from where he was going and stood in front of me.
He was grimacing as if squeezing his face. He was angry.
“I’m just doing what you want, just like you’re doing what you want.”
With an angry face, Cheshire, of all things, kneeled in front of me.
I was bewildered and tried to pull my head back, but he didn’t back away.
“Write and manipulate as much as you want. It’s okay. I’ll be glad to help you in any way if it can be of help to you.”
“Cheshire, I [Dash].”
“I can die if you tell me to die. I can willingly kill anyone if you tell me to. I can do anything for you.”
“……. ”
“Yes, that’s right. You. Always you. You were always my standard. From the first moment I saw you until now, always.”
The words pouring out without taking a breath weren’t refined. They were as raw as pouring out exactly what I was thinking. Rough and blunt.
But that’s why it was honest. It was sincere.
Looking at his shining eyes, I frowned.
Only after realizing that my lungs were creaking, I noticed that I had forgotten to breathe.
Cheshire’s held emotions were more than I had thought, like feeling it sharply in my bones.
I wasn’t the only one hiding something.
When I realized that thought, Cheshire’s gaze changed from what I originally knew.
“But these days, I’m afraid to see you. It scares me every time I see you indifferent to pain. It feels like you might go mad at any moment after letting go of Meriel.”
“……. ”
“After sending away your parents and brother first and then wishing for someone to die, you seem ready to leave at any moment after parting with Meriel. Even though His Excellency has returned, you still seem the same. It makes me uneasy.”
“……. ”
“I don’t ask for much. I just hope you stay safe.”
My hand reaches out but doesn’t touch.
I couldn’t bring myself to look at Cheshire’s hand, which had stopped at a location just within reach of my hand.
It was a desperate plea, but it was a wish I couldn’t grant.
“A person who, after sending away their parents and brother, and despite losing their daughter, still wants to live, isn’t she the same as anyone else?”
“……. ”
“In the end, Madam will want to live this time too. She will probably forget the past and try a new start.”
I know better than anyone else.
What Duke Pierre said was correct.
Humans are creatures of forgetfulness, and in the end, they will live. And eventually, they will forget everything and seek new happiness.
But I can’t do that.
I didn’t deserve the right to be happy.
I was no different when it came to contributing to Meriel’s death. I couldn’t protect my daughter.
“Did you have a pleasant time with your old friend?”
“Thanks to Your Majesty.”
“What did I do? It’s actually because of you. I never thought you would use your husband’s government in that way.”
The Emperor grinned and extended documents toward me.
It was Margaret’s confession. To be precise, it was a forged document made to look like hers, but the accuracy didn’t matter. Making it look that way was enough.
And the young man in front of me could make it quite possible.
“By tomorrow, the attempt to assassinate Lady Fisher will have spread widely. Of course, the mastermind will be the dead ghost.”
“The purpose was probably to silence her.”
“Of course, that’s right. Unfortunately, she knows too much. Truly, she was a truly bold spy. Don’t you think?”
“If she could deceive people so thoroughly for so many years, it’s not ordinary.”
Blatantly responding to the Emperor’s tone, in the end, laughter burst out from his mouth.
The answer to Margaret’s disposal, like a play with a predetermined script, had been decided from the beginning.
In the future, Margaret would be suspected not only of killing Bake but also of the dishonor of rebellion written by Crayton ten years ago.
Of course, at that moment, the party concerned would be trapped in a narrow room and wouldn’t be able to do anything.
“It’s good to shift the blame, but you can’t change the verdict of the events ten years ago. You know that, right?”
“I understand. It’s been too long, and there aren’t many records.”
It couldn’t be helped.
Rebellion wasn’t a light crime to end with just one Lady Fisher. Even if he was the Emperor, he couldn’t change the results as he pleased.
To erase the stigma of rebellion imposed on Crayton and Pieren, a more definite justification was needed.
“It’s strange. Moreover, there’s an abundance of records from a much more elapsed time, but there’s exceptionally little information about the incident at that time. Even that Kalyx is diligently searching for it, but still.”
“……. ”
“Judging by your expression, it seems like I’m saying something I shouldn’t.”
“……No.”
“Well, whatever. It’s a statement without any errors. Honestly, it’s not something I would say.”
Was the Emperor smiling cheekily, or was he simply indifferent?
Unlike me, who couldn’t give an answer, the Emperor’s smile deepened.
“Even so, I can say such things because I know.”
“Do you know?”
“At that time, the Former Emperor was not in a state to make proper judgments.”
“……. ”
He couldn’t make a judgment? That person?
Without realizing it, my body shrank. Despite the long time that had passed, I still remembered the moments spent in the darkness.
“Decide. Crayton Marquis Youngae. Many things will change with your decision.”
Those eyes that had already decided on the answer were offered to me for selection.
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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