In response to Ivannu’s inexplicable answer, Charlotte furrowed her brow, and Emily, who was sweating, deliberately ignored the situation and began playing the accompaniment.
“All right, follow along! The drizzling rain knocks on the door~ The scorching sun makes sweat go drip-drop~”
“The drizzling rain knocks on the door~ The scorching sun makes sweat go drip-drop~”
The children finally diverted their attention and followed along diligently. However, something caught Charlotte’s eye as she turned around due to the strangeness.
The aimless gaze of Cesar and Roy was monitoring Ivannu.
With a puzzled expression, Charlotte, who had been suspicious all along, immediately grabbed Roy’s wrist as soon as the class ended.
Innocent Cesar knew he wouldn’t speak, and the princess, cornering Roy, threatened while playing wall ball.
“Roy! What happened before class? Tell the truth.”
“Uh, umm! Ro, Roy wants to go to the backyard. He wants to be a lion and give carrots to the rabbits!”
“When did I ask about that? Tell me quickly why Ivannu is acting like that.”
“……Th, that… uh…”
Roy, who had confidently spoken earlier, now faltered and rolled his eyes.
Because Cesar and Ivannu had imposed a strict rule not to tell anyone.
“If you lie, big horns will grow on your butt, and Mom and Dad might not recognize Roy anymore. What will you do when you have a younger sibling now? Roy will become a loner?”
“…A loner!?”
Surprised, Roy began to hide his small buttocks.
And eventually, he started to tease Charlotte quickly.
“Emily, the headmistress said that Nia is being expelled! That’s why Ivannu is so angry! But Ivannu doesn’t believe it!”
“…What, what did you say?”
Most of the explanation was incomprehensible, but Charlotte’s eyes widened at a single word.
And only then did she understand Ivannu’s strange attitude.
But despite her calm understanding, Charlotte was shocked.
‘Nia is being expelled? Why? How? Everything was normal. There were no signs!’
As Charlotte, still in shock, was left behind, the small creature Roy quickly ran into the classroom.
Left alone, Charlotte also entered the classroom, but her condition was similar to Ivannu’s.
She couldn’t say anything in the face of the shocking news.
However, she couldn’t stay like this.
Regaining her composure, Charlotte ordered the escort knight to find out the truth properly before the end of today’s class.
Unfortunately, the truth was indeed sad, and because of that, she became more determined.
During the break, Charlotte secretly slipped something into Ivannu’s pocket.
Then, she sent a meaningful glance with one eye.
Ivannu, with a vacant expression, rummaged through the pocket and pulled out a note.
Unfolding the neatly folded note,
[Gather in the backyard.]“What’s this? Ivannu doesn’t feel like doing that.”
Ivannu crumpled the note as it was.
It was an absurd act by Charlotte.
‘How dare she give me orders with a note…!’
Nia, who was sitting between them, blinked her large eyes and asked,
“Ivannu, what’s going on?”
“I don’t know. The messenger is in the backyard for a while. …But you, do you have something to say?”
“…Huh?”
“…Okay.”
With disappointment, the child crumpled the note tightly and finally threw it into the trash bin.
And the exact goal hit the mark in Charlotte’s small heart, refreshing it.
“Hey! Ivannu! Come secretly to the backyard! Hey!”
“What? Why? Ivannu doesn’t feel like seeing rabbits.”
“When did I mention rabbits…! Anyway, it’s important, so make sure to come. Got it?!”
As Charlotte nudged, Nia, who was sitting in the middle, pulled her head back and looked at them.
Although it was an obvious “I’m coming too” look, the princess deliberately avoided such a pitiful gaze.
“No, it’s not Nia. I have something to talk to Ivannu separately, that’s why.”
Leaving the child rolling her eyes sulkily, four people gathered.
Roy, Evan, Ivannu, and Charlotte.
Evan couldn’t figure out why he was called here, but he already had a bored expression.
“Why did you only call Ivannu? What’s with the secrecy?”
“Because you ignored the princess’s note! Ugh, even if you’re lacking in brains, you should have some sense.”
“What!? Ivannu, can you endure it? Be careful!?”
In response, Charlotte sighed and lowered her head.
“Now is not the time for that. Something big happened. It turns out, Nia is really quitting. Looks like she’s leaving somewhere.”
Unexpectedly, Evan raised his voice as if surprised.
“…What? Who’s quitting, who’s leaving?”
“Exactly. Nia is really quitting. Surprised, huh?”
“Oh, no. Don’t be so surprised…”
Evan denied with a blurred end to his words, but his face showed quite a bit of shock.
And the same was true for Ivannu.
“…I don’t know! I don’t believe it! Ivannu won’t know until Nia says it herself!”
“Ivannu, why are you acting like a baby? People speak. Sometimes it’s something so painful that you can’t say it out loud.”
So said the 5-year-old princess.
In fact, Charlotte understood Nia’s feelings quite well.
There was a time when Nia couldn’t ask for a nanny back, causing trouble instead of expressing her request.
But the other person was Ivannu.
“Why like this! Ivannu should bring it up first! If you want, if you want Ivannu… Ivannu will get really mad!”
The sadness of not being told the news that her best friend is leaving first.
Eventually, tears welled up in the stubborn eyes of the child.
And seeing that, Charlotte also felt tears coming.
Ivannu, who usually burst into honest cries like a scream, seemed to be forcibly holding back this time, as if she couldn’t admit it.
But they couldn’t just cry together.
“Ivannu, you were in the Crimson Knights, right?”
“What’s that? Sniff! My nose is running; give me a tissue.”
“Ugh, here. So, I mean, it’s about Nia’s mom.”
“Yeah. Gilli Aunt is the captain.”
The ears of the nearby escort knight opened at the beginning of the children’s conversation.
‘What did they say? Red Samgyetang Gilli is an aunt? And the captain… Could it be…’
He began to have more and more ominous thoughts.
And in line with that thought, Charlotte said with a determined look:
“Let’s go. Right now.”
“Your Highness, the class isn’t over yet.”
When Roy smirked, Charlotte firmly replied:
“We don’t know when she might leave; we need to stop her quickly!”
Upon the princess’s words, Evan sighed, and Roy’s eyes sparkled.
“What!? Is it time for the Chirp Chirp Exploration Team to set out again!?”
As if answering Roy’s expectant hands, the children gathered their attention.
Then Ivannu spoke:
“Don’t worry! Leave it to Ivannu! I’ve already shown Nia’s mom the silent black stone. If you insist, she will surely give her permission!”
A silent black stone that spoke volumes. It was a Dragon’s Determination.
The face of the escort knight, who had become convinced, began to turn a muddy color.
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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