Ikarr only raised his eyes from the documents when Drehan put the coffee down on the table with a refreshing noise.
“Take a break while working. Your body will break down.”
Drehan grumbled.
Ikarr glanced at the documents and said after taking a sip of the steaming hot coffee.
“That might be a good idea.”
“…!”
Ikarr’s ambiguous response widened the eyes of Drehan and Vain.
Although they knew Ikarr’s actions wouldn’t change, it was the usual nagging.
Take a short break. Sleep a little more. Have meals at regular intervals.
But Ikarr hadn’t changed.
Work addiction.
Among the emperors of the past, Ikarr was one of the few who immersed himself in work.
Of course, thanks to that, he was achieving results faster than during his reign.
But if Ikarr lost his health early due to that, it would be a huge loss for the Basker Empire.
“Your Majesty, what happened? Responding to our nagging?”
Vain asked with surprised eyes. Ikarr smiled happily in response.
“Now it’s not just my body.”
“…”
Drehan and Vain’s mouths opened wide.
Once again realizing the greatness of the power of love.
“5 minutes. That should be enough for a break.”
Having said that, Ikarr gulped down the hot coffee.
Vain watched him with curious eyes.
Basker’s food was generally served at a lukewarm temperature.
So even tea was served at a perfect temperature for drinking.
But Ikarr easily ate food that was hot enough to burn the roof of his mouth.
Vain found it very strange.
“Your Majesty. I was curious since I was young, but is there a special secret in the bloodline of the imperial family? Ancestor was a phoenix or something…”
At Vain’s nonsense, Ikarr dryly replied.
“There’s no such thing.”
In fact, Ikarr had no way to answer Vain’s curiosity.
He didn’t know English when he was young, and after being expelled from the palace, when he returned to the palace, Ikarr searched for ancient books in a secret space that only the emperor could enter.
Many hidden histories and much more were written there.
Ikarr felt interested and looked through the books for a while.
To see if he could find secrets about better stamina and recovery than others.
But there was no vague content like the early emperors being elves.
So Ikarr concluded that he was just born a little unique.
During a short break, he was grateful to hear that someone had come to see him.
Still, from time to time, she secretly wished that he would come to see her. Today seemed to be the day he had been looking forward to.
“Today, luck is exceptionally good.”
Ikarr stood in front of the mirror with quick steps and checked his appearance. His hair was neatly in place, and his clothes were clean without any major wrinkles.
After checking his appearance, Ikarr turned towards the corridor.
“Your Majesty, wait! Please loosen your collar a bit.”
Vain gave a directive. Vain believed that she played a significant role in making the hearts of Reneve and Ikarr connect in her own way.
As Ikarr moved without caring, Vain reached out to Ikarr’s neck. Ikarr quickly avoided Vain and walked down the corridor.
“No time for that.”
“Have a good time, Your Majesty.”
Unlike Vain’s disappointment, Drehan bowed to Ikarr’s retreating back.
“Vain, fate will find its way.”
“What are you talking about?”
Although Vain grumbled with an annoyed expression, Drehan finished his coffee and sat at the desk.
“There’s something like that. We took a 5-minute break, so let’s finish the work.”
Drehan believed that the fate that was meant to be would continue no matter how much others tried to tear it apart. Although Vain’s various efforts might not be entirely useless, Drehan believed that the connection between the Siren Marquis and Your Majesty was destined from the beginning.
“It’s already that time.”
Checking the clock, Vain sat at the desk with an indifferent face and began to look at the documents.
While Your Majesty was spending a pleasant time with the Siren Marquis, Drehan decided to do as much of Your Majesty’s share of the work as possible.
“Your Majesty, there’s something I’d like to ask.”
Ikarr’s face, which entered the reception room with a smile at the fact that Reneve had come to see him, froze at once.
Because Reneve’s expression was quite serious.
“Ah… I’m sorry for coming when you’re busy.”
Quickly apologizing to the frozen Ikarr, Reneve’s appearance made Ikarr even more uneasy.
Ikarr gently wiped his face with his hand. Remembering Drehan’s advice that it seemed like he was angry when his expression became blank.
He didn’t intend to hear an apology…
“First, sit down and talk.”
Unlike last time, he didn’t expect anything grand like Reneve initiating the conversation or rushing over to embrace him.
No, really?
Yes. After all, it was the first reunion since last night.
However, overwhelmed by the serious atmosphere of Reneve, Ikarr sat down and bluntly asked, “What’s the matter?”
“The Paradisium Emperor has issued an expedition order to my father.”
“Expedition?”
Ikarr’s expression became serious following Reneve.
‘Did the Paradisium Emperor notice something?’
Although it was a point where there were only a few months left until the end of the peace agreement, Ikarr did not expect the Paradisium Emperor to quickly enter into preparations for war like this.
While Ikarr was thinking about it, Reneve unexpectedly brought up a different story.
“Do you know that occasional pirates appear in the southern part of Paradisium?”
“The Paradisium Emperor ordered my father to eradicate southern pirates?”
Reneve nodded.
As much as the influence of southern nobles in Paradisium was strong, the Paradisium Emperor also pretended to be aware of their intentions to some extent.
If they wanted to eliminate the pirates, they could have done so sooner, but there must have been a reason for not doing so.
Moreover, sending someone like the Siren Marquis to eradicate pirates in the south was somewhat strange.
Of course, it could be a plan to eradicate them all at once.
Since conflicts with Basker had subsided after the peace agreement.
“It’s good to investigate what happened.”
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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