“The ground in front of the mansion is still uneven. Because of that, the carriage wheels have already been stuck in the mud several times. Can’t you handle the carriage that Duke Cailandoo lent you?”
“Well, that’s true, but…”
Even though he reluctantly agreed, the driver still seemed uncertain.
“There’s no time for this. Hurry up with the carriage…”
As Lady Anthony urgently scolded the driver, Baron Jeo, who was gradually approaching, caught her eye.
“Stop the carriage!”
A thunderous shout was heard, and the Imperial Knights surrounded the carriage Lady Anthony was riding.
“……!”
Lady Anthony closed her eyes tightly.
‘There was an ambush near the mansion.’
‘He told me to come here… Why isn’t he coming?’
It was when Amber was anxiously pacing in front of the blacksmith.
Smith, who was pulling a cart piled with dry firewood, asked, “……Amber?”
Amber turned around in surprise.
“Oh, it’s Smith…”
Looking at Amber, who was wiping her chest, Smith grinned.
“What are you doing here?”
“Huh? Oh, there’s something going on. I recommend you don’t worry about it and just continue on your way. Smith.”
Speaking coldly, Amber turned away from Smith.
In response, Smith spat out roughly, “Amber. Good times pass quickly. Don’t waste time idling in a place like this. Whether it’s a forge or a stable, go find some young lads.”
While pushing the cart, Smith grumbled about how if a girl had a pretty face, that was enough.
‘That guy!’
Amber shouted at the departing Smith.
“I bet you can’t get married!”
It was true.
Wendy was a strong-willed and principled woman.
Until the lady got married first, she had postponed her marriage to Smith by almost three years.
“You, you…!”
Smith, who turned around, glared at Amber fiercely.
But soon, as if losing words, he abruptly turned his head.
Smith’s broad and majestic shoulders, seen as he entered the blacksmith shop, looked infinitely miserable.
‘Did I… go too far.’
Since returning to Paradis with Reneve, Amber had naturally blended in with the employees of Baron Jeo’s mansion, just like before.
So, she was well aware of how much Smith was struggling.
Moreover, having learned and seen a lot from the forge, Smith was quite a good guy.
Even when Wendy, her best friend, was enthusiastically talking about Smith proposing to her, Amber didn’t stop her.
‘He’s a bit… pitiful.’
Harboring sympathetic feelings toward Smith, Amber averted her gaze when it was then that footsteps approached from behind.
“……”
Amber stared intently at the young man walking towards her.
“Hmm?”
At the moment when she thought he might just pass by, the young man handed Amber a small parchment tightly wrapped in her hand.
Amber nodded slightly towards the young man, and he, lifting the bread hat he was wearing, exchanged a nod of greeting with Amber.
Watching the young man’s retreating figure for a moment, Amber immediately rushed towards Reneve.
“Miss! Miss!”
Seeing Amber running towards her with a thud, Reneve laughed dryly.
“You might fall if you keep running like that, Amber.”
“I’m sorry. I wanted to deliver it to you as quickly as possible.”
Reneve accepted the tightly wrapped small parchment that Amber handed her.
“Thank you, Amber.”
“It’s nothing.”
Reneve quickly unfolded the small parchment, and as expected, it was news from the information channel of the Empress. It contained information that Lady Anthony, the wife of Baron Jeo and a maid of the Empress, had been imprisoned.
Although they had only taken one step forward, a sigh of relief escaped Reneve.
“Why? Miss. Is something wrong?”
Interpreting Reneve’s sigh in an unfavorable way, Amber asked. Reneve smiled lightly and shook her head.
“No, it worked out well.”
“Thank goodness. But aren’t you happy?”
“It’s too early to be relieved.”
Reneve put down her quill and stood up.
“Miss, where are you going?”
“Yeah, I need to go out for a bit.”
Amber followed Reneve as she headed towards the restroom.
There were ways to stay safely inside the mansion and receive information. They could receive news of the events in Basker through documents.
However, Reneve wanted to see and hear for herself.
Entering the banquet hall for the masquerade, Eshika chose a corner to settle into instead of heading towards the center.
Since the appearances of Reneve and Icarus at the palace, she had refrained from going out as much as possible. However, the recent situation seemed uneasy.
So, she reluctantly went out for a long time.
As it was a masquerade, there was no need to worry about exposing her face.
It seemed like not only Eshika but also others were curious about this incident, as the hall buzzed with nobles.
“Madam, have you heard about it?”
“Is it about the assassination attempt on the First Prince?”
If more than one person gathered, they would inevitably talk about it.
However, since there was little revealed so far, the atmosphere was still hushed.
Nevertheless, the curiosity was the same.
Whether Lady Anthony’s family acted alone or had a mastermind.
Of course, since there was not enough courage to speak out loud, everyone was likely thinking about it secretly.
It must be the Empress’s order.
The person who would benefit the most from the death of the First Prince was the Empress, and everyone knew that Lady Anthony’s wife was the closest aide to the Empress.
Listening to the nobles’ discussions, Eshika, who was about to turn away, was surprised by the gaze she met.
‘Surely… it can’t be?’
Although her face was covered by a mask, it seemed like she was right.
‘Why is Reneve here…!’
It was already a difficult situation, and meeting the person she least wanted to encounter made it even more complicated for Eshika.
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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