Nobles participating in the party would put up food, drink, or local specialties for auction.
The proceeds from the auction were donated to the temple in the names of the nobles, and the item with the highest bid became the luxury item of the year.
In the original work, the auctioned item was.
‘Rozali’s grape juice.’
The princes also had to prepare items for the party.
Aileen, who didn’t want to share anything I had, searched the children’s pantry and found rotten grape juice.
‘It became a laughingstock.’
The grape juice was sold for a mere leaf and scattered on the floor.
The last trace of their mother disappeared before the children’s eyes.
“That won’t do.”
I flopped down on the bed.
I wanted to fall asleep right away, but my mind was cluttered.
‘I keep thinking about it.’
Evan’s gaze was cold.
I fell into a late sleep, recalling Evan’s eyes.
A moment later, when I opened my eyes.
“It’s dazzling today.”
When my eyes squinted at the bright light, I heard a voice from the balcony.
“Meow!”
“Hello, Hayang.”
We had become quite close in my dreams.
I hugged Hayang as if to burst him.
“Sister is particularly troubled today.”
“Meow, Gyulwook!”
The soft, soft flesh struggled in my arms.
‘I feel a little better.’
Is this pet therapy?
I looked calmly around the mart, filled with goods, holding Hayang.
“What would be good?”
The dessert counter was full of cookies, chocolates, and candies.
‘Something sweet might be popular.’
The auction item often reflects the participant’s status.
Since the desserts in this world were terrible, even offering ABC chocolate would surely take first place.
But the nobles invited to the party were mostly close to the Empress.
I didn’t want to sweeten their tongues.
“I need something more effective.”
“Meow!”
While I was struggling, Hayang jumped out of my arms.
“Hayang?”
The little furball hopped well.
‘Where are you going!’
I quickly chased after him.
Where Hayang stopped was the beverage and liquor corner.
In the refrigerated display were colorful drinks and familiar green bottles, beautifully arranged foreign alcohols.
‘I could go for a drink.’
I rinsed my throat with soju, and as I tore off a crispy kimchi pancake and put it in my mouth, it seemed like all the worries would fly away.
“Mew, mew!”
“Behave yourself!”
In the brief moment my mind had wandered, Hayang had become agitated.
Just as I was about to embrace Hayang again, my eyes caught sight of the ‘True Traditional Liquor.’
‘This is it.’
The row of milkycolored bottles seemed particularly appealing today.
I pulled out six bundled bottles and cradled them.
‘I’ll make you unrecognizable.’
Hee hee hee.
Hayang trembled as I chuckled ominously.
I couldn’t help but give Hayang a smooch, planting a big kiss.
“My cute little puppy!”
“Kyuk!”
The furball squirmed and shook its body at the radiant kiss ceremony.
“What are you fussing about if you like it!”
“Kyuk, Kyuoo!”
It sounded like a cat was getting angry.
I rubbed my cheek against the soft fur and thought about my children.
‘I wanted to protect them.’
I didn’t know that I would become more distant in the process.
I wanted to see the smiling faces of Louis and Evan.
‘Ah, right.’
I thought of something as I thought of the children.
‘Let’s take it tomorrow, not today.’
With that decision made, I gently set down Hayang.
“See you tomorrow.”
“Uuuung.”
It was still an angry cry.
Meanwhile, my body was slowly fading away.
It was time to wake from the dream.
Inside the market, where all signs of life had vanished.
A plump furball boarded the escalator.
Uoong. The stairs were moving, along with a noise.
“Mew!”
Hayang descended from the second floor.
There stood a man with snowwhite hair.
“Come here.”
As the man opened his arms, Hayang snuggled in.
The white hand gently stroked the furball.
“Well done.”
“Grrr.”
The man’s gaze was directed at the first floor.
It was where Aileen had vanished.
[Star Icon][Star Icon][Star Icon]The day of the Olozé Party.
My twins and I had arrived at the entrance to the Emperor’s banquet hall.
‘I’m nervous.’
It was a party hosted by the original villain, so anxiety was natural.
I shook off the anxiety by looking at Louis and Evan.
‘I should have dressed them in pretty clothes sooner!’
Dressed in blue and sky blue, wearing differently colored suits, the twins were utterly adorable.
‘I want to hug and kiss them.’
I wanted to embrace the children, but Evan’s cold gaze forced me to refrain.
My relationship with Evan was no different than before.
Only.
‘It feels like I’ve drawn a line.’
The inner feelings he momentarily showed me had firmly closed.
For a moment, I forgot my hurt feelings as Louis started to talk.
“Aileen, am I pretty?”
I had heard this question over ten times, but it never got old.
“Of course! It suits you very well.”
“Heh, Aileen’s pretty too! Like a princess!”
Being in such a place, I had my hair done up and was wearing a green dress.
“Thank you, Louis.”
“It’s been so long since I’ve been to a place like this!”
Louis had been very excited since I told him about the party.
I stroked Louis’s head.
‘It’s not a party for minors to enjoy, though.’
Children at an auction to choose the empire’s best specialty?
It was clear that calling the twins would bring disgrace.
“I’m so excited! The lights will sparkle. There will be lots of delicious food, right?”
“Of course, I’ll get you the prettiest and tastiest ones.”
Louis and I cooed at each other for quite a while.
Unable to bear it, Evan scolded Louis.
“Louis, who do you think sent this dress?”
“Huh? Didn’t Aileen give it to me?”
Louis tilted his head.
“It was sent by the person who gave you the toy.”
“Ah, Aileen’s lover!”
As soon as Louis clapped his hands, all eyes were poured on us.
Half were curious, half were hostile.
‘It feels like we’ve become prey.’
It was a moment when the empress’s territory felt real.
“You two, make sure to stay close to me or Emma once inside.”
“Yes!”
The moment Louis nodded his head.
“You stick by my side.”
Eek!
A chill ran down my spine at the breath I felt in my ear.
As I stiffly turned around, there stood Kashar.
“You look pretty today.”
He slanted and brought his face close to mine.
That figure was like.
‘A handsome rogue…….’
Dressed in a suit, yet so sassy.
‘But why does he look so good? It’s ridiculous.’
If that’s a talent, then it is indeed a talent.
I rolled my eyes as I watched Kashar kissing the back of my hand.
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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