The Duke Only Needs My Child (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 33
Herdin watched the cigar—barely smoked—burn away with the firewood, then headed toward the table where the kettle sat. His throat felt parched.
Beyond the drinking glass, Blair lay fast asleep. He was quietly observing her when it happened.
A dizzying sensation swept over him, and a hazy vision unfolded before his eyes.
The bed before him was drenched in bright red blood, with Blair collapsed upon it, bleeding profusely from her back.
At the sight, Herdin’s heart plummeted. It felt as if all the blood had drained from his body. His grip on the glass instantly went slack.
‘What the….’
In that instant, the vision vanished.
Where the vision had been, Blair now lay asleep just as she had been moments before.
Herdin quickly caught the glass before it could fall.
What was that just now?
Though the vision had disappeared, his startled heart refused to calm.
Herdin strode over to the sleeping Blair and placed his index finger between her lips and nose. He felt her breath.
When he gently touched her cheek with his finger, he sensed warmth. As if feeling it, Blair’s brow twitched slightly.
“Mmm….”
Only then did Herdin exhale the breath he’d been holding.
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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I’m eager to know if Herdin, who went back in time with Blair (although he probably doesn’t remember it the same way she does)
I dont think he went back with her in time because when she mentioned her son he thought he was her lover
I think her mother or brother is behind her death the had many reasons to do it after he had her son
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Though she never became one, that effort granted her some ability to interpret c
I want to apologize, I underestimated her in the early chapters 😭 my cutie is capable woman 🫶🏻
That thought made it impossible to stay idle any longer.
Oh wow, this actually cleared up more of her behavior for me. Whenever she got apologetic towards him, it was because she didn’t want to burden him even more since her brother is using him through the marriage
For the first time, she truly grasped that he was the Empire’s sole Magic Swords
I wonder if seeing her dead made him go berserk like it did to his dad when he list his wife. So perhaps like what someone else mentioned, he might very also regressed by doing so
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hoor포플러
This part made me laugh when he said, “You mean I should watch out in case she’s hiding a dagger to stab me?”—as if he were saying, “Do you really expect me to be wary of something so small?” Honestly, I didn’t like how he looked at Ruth while talking about Blair, as if Blair were some kind of prey. Thanks for the translation.
Mipanzu
I really want to know what happened in the past?
Just speculation but I think she’s back, because herdin
Salima Merci
Oh my God, things are getting exciting, as the duke begins to remember his past life.
Baremara
i’m curious what happened and the drifted apart. It was because of the pregnancy?
Mimi
I don’t like Ruth, I hope he doesn’t interfere in their relationship.