“Yes. If we had a little more time, Reyna could have received the dress I gave her. It’s a shame this happened. I was looking forward to seeing her face, not knowing what to do with the dress.”
Arthur raised one eyebrow and laughed.
“I have never talked about investing in a governess, but you all seem very lenient towards the governess. Especially now, with a woman who doesn’t even exist.”
Christina spoke with a calm expression.
“I don’t know how your parents feel, but I am sincere. We deceived Arthur first, sent that girl to you, and made her like that. How can you call it Arthur’s denial? You could consider it an act of atonement.”
Christina took a short breath and continued speaking.
“To be honest, I didn’t want to go out so brazenly on the first meeting with you during the improvement ceremony. I couldn’t avoid going out, but pretending as if nothing happened, feigning ignorance about the past, hurt my pride a bit. I was rather grateful that you ignored me. I wanted to apologize properly.”
“……. ”
It meant she didn’t want to start with a debt.
Christina flicked the ash into the ashtray.
“While being ignored by you, I felt comfortable. I thought it was time to receive fair punishment for the sins I committed against you. I hoped to endure enough punishment, receive your forgiveness, and then, only then, confidently stay by your side.”
“……. ”
After a short silence, Christina’s voice continued.
“I thought Arthur was a clever person. After obtaining that girl first, he made Father unable to move a finger, and you easily got everything you wanted.”
She looked at the cigar as it burned out.
“It wasn’t difficult to know what you wanted. You kindly let me know.”
The rights of conscripts. Your rights in this mansion.
No longer being ignored. No longer being deceived.
Compensation for poor supplies, receiving the promises written in the marriage contract without further lies.
And creating a foundation to protect you and your comrades even after the disbandment of the army that ended the war.
Christina smiled.
“I thought you wouldn’t make the mistake of rejecting me for emotional reasons because you’re a smart person. Your biggest foundation is the people and honor, so if there’s nothing more you can gain from Reyna, who means something to you only because ‘we’ exist for you. What’s left for you with Reyna after taming Julius?”
“……. ”
Christina lowered her gaze.
“I thought you would come back after getting what you wanted. So I waited, sending signals like I can be of help, wanting to apologize, and ready to forgive you. But…”
Christina put down the extinguished cigar and stared at Arthur.
“Was I arrogant?”
“……. ”
Christina was asking.
Are you considering, even at the expense of your honor and shield being wounded, discarding me and putting that girl in the position of Julius’s mistress?
“……. ”
After a moment of silence.
Arthur chuckled and spoke.
“If you judged that I no longer wanted anything from Julius, that might be considered arrogance.”
“… What do you mean?”
Arthur stared at Christina.
“Since you’ve been honest, I’ll be frank too. I want compensation for the soldiers. It means it’s not over yet.”
“……. ”
Christina kept her mouth shut.
Smirking, Arthur’s words continued.
“I will discuss that with your father. Please return now.”
“……. ”
As if offering to escort her, Arthur stood up and adjusted his cuffs.
“I understand your intention. You don’t need to wait for two hours every day from now on. It was a pleasant conversation.”
It was a congratulatory cheer.
Christina’s expression sank.
“……. ”
Arthur extended his hand to escort her.
Instead of stepping back, she spoke again.
“…You should know, if anyone, Father doesn’t consider being your companion a good thing.”
Arthur laughed.
“Why do you think so? Your father is not such a bad companion. He handles money better than anyone. He’s an irreplaceable talent in that regard.”
Christina replied, “But he’s your competitor.”
“……. ”
Christina lifted her eyes that had been lowered.
Their gazes clashed.
Christina spoke.
“I know the contents of the ‘marriage contract.’ According to it, at this point, you and my father are joint rulers of Julius. But I am in a position where I have to survive by being dependent on you. There’s a contract that states even if you ‘serve as Julius’s representative for more than two years,’ your rights will be maintained even if I die or disappear.”
She mocked her own position, saying, “Unlike my father, who has to compete with you for the rights of your family, I am already in a position where I can survive only as your possession and as your justification.”
Christina hinted.
―I will be cooperative. As much as you want.
Her words continued.
“Choose me. I will allow you to have Julius entirely without dividing it with my father.”
Arthur quietly stared at her, then chuckled.
“Are you implying that you will stand on my side and confront the Marquis?”
Christina sneered.
“My father is about to abandon me. Isn’t it more advantageous for me to continue standing on my father’s side?”
“……. ”
Arthur extended his hand to escort her.
Christina took Arthur’s hand.
As she left, Christina said for the last time, “I know there are obligations I haven’t fulfilled to become your wife.”
“……. ”
“Your territory, the right room at the west end corner. My bedroom’s location. Mother has arranged it as a new guest room. I’m staying there. If you ever think about forgiving me, please come and find me. I’ll be waiting.”
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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