Miryu was nervous from the morning.
It was because Estelle was visiting the Royum Mansion today.
‘What on earth is the plan?’
Miryu had subtly inquired Hessen about Estelle’s affairs, wanting to hear every detail and understand Estelle’s intentions.
However, Estelle had done nothing.
Nevertheless, Miryu’s surroundings began to change little by little.
Hessen, who had not talked much about Duchess Blanchette, praised Estelle.
‘Miryu, you have made a good friend.’
Queen Isabella, on the other hand, did not show any understanding towards Miryu, treating her even more harshly.
‘It’s fortunate that things have been resolved. But as much as you’ve shown such kindness, there must be no more mistakes. Do you understand?’
Because of this, Miryu could not fall asleep easily every night. Just when she thought she could finally fall asleep, she would wake up screaming from a nightmare.
Miryu nervously bit her nails. It was a habit she had barely abandoned since childhood.
‘This can’t go on.’
A pot hanging from Miryu’s steps broke with a loud noise, making a commotion. The maids around were surprised and rushed towards Miryu.
“Oh, Lady Miryu. Are you okay?”
“Who put a pot in such a place? You could have been hurt!”
The maids showed a momentary surprised expression, but irritated Miryu only scolded them.
“Quickly clean it up! Can we properly entertain guests like this? If you behave like this again, you’ll be kicked out of this mansion!”
As Miryu disappeared, the maids looked at her with puzzled expressions.
“Why is she like that? She’s not usually like this.”
Miryu was a lady who treated them kindly no matter what. So, her new appearance was very bewildering for them.
“Is it because of the wedding? Maybe she’s more on edge before the ceremony?”
“Well, that could be. Do you know anything else?”
While quietly cleaning up the broken pot, a maid whispered.
“She might have been like this from the beginning but kept it hidden.”
“Really?”
“Before the wedding, people can’t do much. So be careful too. Don’t look at the blood without seeing it, just stay nearby without being noticed.”
That’s how strange stories about the once angelic Miryu began to circulate from the Royum Mansion.
The Royum royal family held a banquet for me as a means of apologizing.
They transformed the entire Royum mansion into a grand banquet hall. Upon hearing of my arrival, Queen Isabella warmly welcomed me.
“Hello, Duchess Blanchette.”
“Hello, Acting King of Royum.”
Queen Isabella was an owner of a very intense impression, much like the nickname “Iron Queen.”
‘It reminds me of Patricia.’
Like Patricia, she looked extremely picky and cantankerous, but at the same time, she exuded a hunter-like feeling similar to Diana that I had seen before.
“It’s a modest banquet, but it’s prepared solely for Duchess Blanchette. I hope it becomes an enchanting event in your eyes.”
Despite being modestly evaluated, the Royum banquet seemed to be meticulously prepared.
‘Is this because they’re thankful that I easily accepted it?’
Well, Prince Hessen did leave in a very good mood at that time.
“Hello, Duchess Blanchette. I am Hessen Royum, the Crown Prince of Royum. I heard that you had a difficult time due to the rudeness of my fiancée.”
Prince Hessen came to Duchess Blanchette with a very polite face. They went as far as delivering a reasonable list of compensations according to their own standards.
‘Stripping the knighthood from Princess Diana, isn’t that too much?’
‘She caused an indecency unbecoming of a knight, so she must take responsibility too.’
‘Besides the compensation promised, it is written that additional compensation will be provided. What compensation would you like from us?’
‘…Just as it is. Since the Royum Kingdom has decided to bear the compensation for Viscount Juti, please tell Duchess Blanchette the compensation you desire. However, please understand that it should be within the scale that the Royum Kingdom can bear.’
Hessen had a very dark expression. It was an attitude that was convinced I would demand a lot.
‘This is too excessive compensation.’
But from the beginning, I didn’t have such thoughts.
‘I am satisfied with what you have given me so far. The more compensation I receive, the more worried I become.’
While pretending to worry about Miryu and receiving compensation appropriately.
‘I’m worried about Miryu for no reason. The situation between them has become too big.’
‘Are you saying you forgive Miryu?’
‘Forgiveness? No, I’ve never hated or thought ill of her. It seemed like there was a misunderstanding while we were temporarily separated, but she’s still my only friend.’
That was the simple reason for my actions.
What mattered to me now was not the compensation from the Royum royal family.
‘Rather…’
My goal was to completely expose the truth behind Miryu’s spreading of false rumors and what she had done.
‘Surely, Miryu didn’t do everything alone. There must be someone behind her.’
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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