The Duke Only Needs My Child (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 58
Ivan, seated upon the throne, looked at the scene before him and thought.
That madman.
Herdin Delmarque is a madman.
Unless one were truly insane, how could they possibly beat a noble heir to a pulp in broad daylight and drag him into the imperial palace in such a state?
No matter how grave the crime, personally laying hands on a noble family’s heir risked escalating into a full-blown feud between houses. Herdin couldn’t possibly have overlooked that.
Thus, by dragging the Baldwin heir here like this, Herdin had clearly steeled himself for open enmity with House Baldwin.
‘Setting aside Wesley of House Baldwin…’
Ivan frowned as he glanced at Rachel, standing beside the disheveled Wesley, her face pale as snow and frozen stiff with fear.
He never imagined she—his own cousin, closely tied to the imperial family—would be dragged here too.
Pressing his throbbing temple, Ivan repeated to himself the words Herdin had just spoken moments ago.
“So, you’re saying that Wesley of House Baldwin and Rachel attempted to rape Blair during the hunting tournament and stir up a scandal? And that Blair fled during the attempt and ended up lost?”
“Yes. Your Majesty has understood everything correctly.”
Ivan looked at Wesley and Rachel with clear irritation in his eyes.
When Wesley met Ivan’s gaze, he opened his mouth.
“Y-Your Grace’s account differs slightly from the truth! It’s true we intended to cause a scandal, but we never actually meant to rape 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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Blair you are too innocent that’s why you break easily yet you look so strong
This was a very bittersweet chapter!! I can’t! Blair you’ve got this girl.. your the strongest
Ugh! Falling in love again even after denying it so many times! More power to Blair
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Herdin removed his hand from her eyes.
Thats the thing… he didn’t.. he treated her like an enemy. Or worse, I think he knew subconsciously atleast that she’s also a victim. He could not touch her brother or her mother who were the real culprits and found a easy prey to displace all his resentment. I hate him (from the previous timeline) for that.
But either way, the ending was already decided.
I’ve always loved this bit. Her words- “I prefer a relationship where they beginning and end are clear” (something along those lines…) I’m beginning to like that kind of control over relationships… if its bound to end it’s better to end it under clear terms.
Herdin’s gaze softened strangely as he watched her—until their eyes met when she
Well.. I dont like him either.. but he’s no cheater. He was (from prev timeline) a coward. Who could not do anything to the mother and brother duo took out his anger at her. He wanted to hurt her. He just needed someone to blame i guess…
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Vasundra Devi SK
Oh you’re husband did that atleast I can try to forgive you
Miatas
Exiled?
They should punished with something similar.
AKUMA is an akuma
He is stupid!
Miatas
Is this emperor for real?
Such evil also spineless.
AKUMA is an akuma
I bet he hates his sister because she is better than him! He is soooo useless the universe decided to make it fair they will give him a D.
Proton light
If not entirely, he must now know for sure that she’s not faking her memory loss and fear of fire… he has also seen how her mother and brother treat her. That alone should speak volumes… come on ml! Open your eyes!
Proton light
He should gather his thoughts properly atleast now. I understand he was young and had just lost his beloved aunt… but he’s old enough to think things straight now.