The Empress' Scandalous Paramour (5 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 83
I could feel Terion’s muscles stiffen at my whisper.
Yet, after a brief pause, he surprisingly acted boldly.
He even turned his head slightly and leaned closer to me.
‘Oops. I told you to pretend to kiss me, not actually let our lips touch.’
A cool sensation brushed against my lips.
It was utterly unlike Meriem’s lips, which felt warm like sun-baked grains of sand.
If I had to describe it, this was more like a desert ruled by the moon after sunset.
So cold and rough it felt as though all its heat had long since vanished, scraping gently over my lips.
“…….”
While allowing Terion to kiss me, I focused my senses sharply upward and slightly behind me.
Though I couldn’t perceive every crawling ant like I once could, I was certain that if I gathered every ounce of magic I had left and poured it solely into sensing the flow around me, I’d detect it clearly.
The faint mechanical whir of a hydraulic device. The ripple in the air created by a poison needle slicing through the wind.
And… the breath—something any human must inevitably inhale and exhale once.
‘Here it comes!’
If I were still a demon, such things would be no different from insects, but now I had to concentrate so intensely it filled me with bitter resentment—though there was no time for lamenting.
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…
——
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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Leo really said “fine… I’ll love him back” and unlocked Meriem’s final form 😭💀 bro went from traumatized to blushing bride real quick. The tension?? INSANE 🔥
ok wait 😭 meriem went from shy boy to menace REAL quick… bro unlocked hidden rizz mode outta nowhere
and leo acting all calm but internally like “?? why is he this good??” is killing me 💀
also that guardian spirit drop at the end?? yeah nah something big is coming 👀
bro said “demon hunt” but turned it into a makeout session 😭 priorities are CRAZY 💀
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Karamel57
Meriem really said “touch her and you’re DONE” 😭 bro went feral. And that “I love you” at the end?? Timing is insane 💀🔥