“I understand, but can you not also take me in?”
“What do you mean, ‘take me in’?”
“I want to be with Your Highness as well.”
Why was he saying something so dangerous with such a beautiful face?
A headache emerged momentarily.
Rubbing my forehead, I grabbed Mikael’s shoulders.
“Prince Mikael, please calm down and listen to me.”
“I am serious.”
“No, not serious—calm down.”
I was reminded of Kashar’s lessons about being a bride. Just like mismatched siblings, we couldn’t understand each other.
“Your Highness, you must be struggling.”
“……Yes. It’s very difficult.”
I felt for his downcast gaze.
But there was something I had to say.
“I don’t know if this will comfort you, but you’ll shine as much as you’ve waited, Your Highness. You’ll be recognized by everyone, and a wonderful partner will appear who sees that in you.”
It was true, not just lip service.
‘Well, he’d believe it better with evidence.’
As I contemplated whether to fib about being able to tell fortunes, Mikael’s shoulders slumped further.
“I am… not that great. Such a trivial…”
“Hey, stop!”
My reprimand made Mikael’s already large eyes widen.
“What you need to do now, Your Highness, is not to be disheartened. So, straighten your shoulders. More, more. And your back!”
“Li, like this?”
“Yes, good job. Perfect.”
I gave two thumbs up to Mikael, who finally sat up straight.
Mikael looked bewildered, but my praise made his cheeks flush.
“Tha… Thank you?”
He was like a child who had received praise for the first time.
‘So demoralizing.’
I was hesitant to send him away after he’d come so far, but it was best for Mikael’s wellbeing.
“Your Highness, I’m not trying to chase you away. It would be troublesome for you to stay here. Lord Rudvion, could you escort the prince?”
“Understood. Let’s go.”
Rudvion helped Mikael to his feet.
“……Ah.”
The face that had been flushed from the praise went pale again.
Mikael, who was quietly following Rudvion, suddenly rushed back to me.
“Please let me stay just one night.”
“What?”
“Just let me stay for one night. Then I will leave immediately.”
He was like a runaway Maltese begging to stay for just one night.
‘If I turned him away now, I’d be less than human.’
I sighed deeply and finally nodded.
“Just for one night.”
“……Thank you very much!”
His blue eyes sparkled like gems.
I made a decision while looking into those innocent eyes.
Somehow, I would hide Mikael from Kashar’s sight.
The carriage, now carrying extra passengers, safely entered the Duke’s mansion through the barrier.
‘Good thing the mansion is empty.’
Kashar was conveniently away on business.
But letting down my guard was not an option.
The person appeared so suddenly that it was difficult to predict.
Contrary to my anxiety, Mikael, who was looking out the window, looked naive.
“Is this the residence of Duke Vladis….”
Mikael’s eyes sparkled as he looked at the castle.
I felt foolish for worrying for some reason.
Soon the carriage stopped at the front gate.
In front of me, Dracu and Eshtra came to greet me.
“Welcome. Hm?”
Dracu greeted me but trailed off with a question mark.
I awkwardly smiled and asked them both.
“Can you keep this visit a secret from Kashar?”
“Hmm, indeed.”
Dracu seemed displeased upon instantly recognizing the visitor as a royal family member, the same as Kashar.
“One box of DuYu.”
“Understood. But you must take our side if this gets exposed, agreed?”
“Sigh, of course.”
Dracu agreed to the conditions.
Next was.
“How about Eshtra?”
“I’ll take chocolate. 99% cocoa.”
Eshtra next to me had become a fanatic of 99% cocoa after tasting the chocolate.
“Understood. I won’t be wandering around, but please monitor the other servants as well.”
“Will do.”
The bribery was done, next was the room.
‘Ah, I should have him share a room with Louis.’
I felt guilty for not providing a guest room, but it was the safest option.
‘Well, they said they are friends, so it should be fine, right? But do they really know each other?’
Just as I began to have slight doubts, a cheerful voice woke me up.
“Mikael!”
“Louis!”
Louis recognized Mikael and ran to hug him.
“You really came!”
“…Thanks for inviting me.”
Mikael timidly responded to Louis’s greeting.
‘I would have been in trouble if I had just sent him away.’
Mikael, unable to resist the child pulling him, was dragged along.
“Let’s go to my room!”
“Yeah, can we slow down a little…!”
“Louis, you’re making the guest uncomfortable.”
Evan intervened, seeing he couldn’t take it anymore.
“Huh? Oh, sorry!”
“No, it’s okay.”
Evan watched them intently.
Even though they were both royals, there had been no interaction between them.
I seized the opportunity to introduce them.
“Prince Mikael, this is Prince Evan.”
Mikael was the first to greet after my introduction.
“Hello.”
“Just speak informally. You’re older than me.”
Startled, Mikael’s gentle eyes wavered.
“…Ah, okay? You can speak casually too…”
“I’m good.”
“…Huh, okay. Sorry.”
“You don’t have to apologize.”
“Ah, yes. Sorry. No, never mind.”
It was hard to tell who was the child and who was the adult.
“Prince Mikael is our secret friend. You all know, right?”
“Yeah! This will be fun!”
Louis answered enthusiastically, and Evan silently nodded.
‘I have to make sure they don’t find out.’
I sighed as I looked at the three who somewhat resembled each other.
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!”
——
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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