The Duke Only Needs My Child (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 83
“If that’s not the case, it seems far too early to talk about terminating our contract.”
“But… there’s nothing more I can do for you now. That’s all I remember.”
“You seem to have forgotten—you’re the sole survivor and witness of that incident. Your testimony at the trial will serve as powerful evidence to clear Empress Esmeralda’s wrongful death.”
After thinking and rethinking it over, the method he finally came up with was….
“If you truly cared for Her Majesty the Empress, and if you feel even the slightest guilt regarding your mother’s crime…”
Deliberately provoking her sense of guilt—her tendency to cling stubbornly to responsibility over trivial matters—until she collapsed under its weight.
And just as he anticipated, Blair wavered helplessly at merely those few words.
Seeing her pitiful state, Herdin felt an odd sense of relief and drove the point home.
“I believe you’ll at least show that much responsibility.”
“…….”
“Let’s discuss ending the contract again later.”
Herdin declared this while gazing at Blair.
Blair stared back at him with eyes briefly shaken, then, as if resigned, lowered her gaze and spoke.
“…Alright. But we must hurry as much as possible.”
Her obedient reply brought momentary relief—until her next words grated on Herdin’s nerves.
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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Asiel is on his way.
This cute baby bundle is coming.
Herdin, thank you for cooperating with the birth of your beautiful Asiel, but you will not be part of those plans. She will be both mother and father above all else; only the two of you will be happy.
Seriously, doesn’t that man get tired? I mean I understand all day all night phase but bro are you some kind of horse or WHAT?
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His slightly disheveled hair, the chest rising and falling between the loose gow
He is surely afraid she might already leave. I Know he loves her that i still hate him for not telling her, if only he tells her his feelings things would be easier for my lady, but still that doesn’t erase the past so she shouldn’t forgive him easily
“Then you should have waited obediently on the bed.”
What the f’ck, you jerk!! Gosh i read this believing it was just a dramatic drama where you will regret and chase this women but you still act like a jerk, i can’t fool myself anymore so feel, make this good in next chapters or I’ll just drop this
“From now on, don't go anywhere, don't wear anything, and wait in the bedroom.”
What the heck?? Shit i felt like I can’t finish this chapters without uttering a thousand swearss😭😭 FUCK YOU’RE ASS ASSHOLE HERDIN! AND DIE ALREADY!
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Rosa Dorado
I knew it!! Caligo was under sum type of spell, i hope Katrina has a chance to tell the truth but im sure the pope or whatever is gonna try n get rid of her
Tita Skz01
It’s all the work of black magic… And the Pope is the one pulling the strings. I imagine they’ll try to kill the Empress.
sharon teta
So caligo was innocent after all . I hope history doesn’t repeat itself .
debban23
caligo wake up,so frustrating that you easily end up being controlled
Miatas
The Pope is back again.
So he is the real culprit behind everything.