As the Duke’s expression, which had been looking displeased at the garden, returned to normal, Viscount Gart quickly spoke up.
“Your Excellency, I have something to report about Lord Valder.”
“What is it?”
“Lately, guilds have been gathering robust individuals who are willing to fight.”
Duke Kuran’s forehead wrinkled as he observed the garden.
“Gathering fighters?”
“Yes, and they seem to frequent the Knight Guild.”
“The Knight Guild?”
Duke Kuran’s eyes became stern.
“How is the king’s condition?”
“It’s getting worse. Recently, the symptoms have worsened, causing unrest even among the nobility. Therefore, most external affairs are reported to Queen Consort these days. The problem is the upcoming trade negotiation with Elab in two days. Her Majesty insists on attending. What should we do?”
“Now there’s no intention of hiding ambition.”
After saying that, Duke Kuran, who had been silently observing the garden, spoke after a long while.
“Formally debut Maria in social circles.”
Viscount Gart asked with a concerned expression, “Is that okay?”
“I saw her last time acting quite convincingly. Give her the title of Lady Carmen as she wishes. Besides, that girl doesn’t seem to have noticed the changes in her brother even after seeing the transformed Carmen puppet.”
Ruella Rominin showed little reaction even when she saw Carmen transformed into a monster. However, Viscount Gart, not completely at ease, expressed his concerns with an anxious voice.
“People believe that Carmen has died. I’m worried this might cause unnecessary turmoil.”
“Tell them she was ill and lying in bed. Just say I left the situation where she was wandering, dealing with a personal crisis. Whatever people think doesn’t matter. Is Kuran forgetting that it belongs to me?”
“No, Your Excellency. I am unnecessarily concerned…”
“Yes, Gart. It’s unnecessary worry. Strengthen surveillance on Balder and proceed immediately with making Maria the queen.”
Gart bowed deeply in response to Duke Kuran’s command.
“Yes, Your Excellency. I will follow your orders.”
“Is that really true?”
Ruella, with a surprised expression, asked as she placed the teacup down.
In front of her, Lady Laine, the wife of Count Rhine, was sparkling her eyes, revealing the rumors she had collected.
“That’s right. A disappearing carriage. It’s such an unbelievable story; I laughed because of it.”
A week had passed since the vibrant ball.
Unable to obtain information on the next monster, Ruella and her group, after defeating Vincent twice and Horina once, were now collecting herbs and doing quests to find hidden named monsters.
It was to defeat a hidden named monster hidden in the vineyard, just like the old days, to get a piece of a letter.
In fact, even if they obtained a clue, it was uncertain whether it would reveal the location of the named monster. Moreover, the number of monsters they needed to defeat was unknown.
But for now, with no other options, they had to level up and find and defeat hidden named monsters.
The somewhat fortunate thing was that as they aimlessly wandered around, Gart’s surveillance gradually became lax.
Even so, except for when returning after defeating a named monster, Ruella had not used teleportation or recall to the village at all.
So, she was relieved, but rumors had spread from an unexpected source.
“Who saw it?”
“I don’t know. The rumor is spreading that it was seen at the vibrant ball.”
“How are people reacting?”
“Everyone says it’s nonsense. But some actually believe it. Especially Miss Marie Rosette, she talks about the stories she heard at every party, and it sounded so convincing that I almost believed it too.”
Ruella calmly tried to settle her mind and picked up her teacup again.
“Did they mention who drove that carriage?”
“I heard that story too, but they say it’s a secret. I don’t know how she’s flaunting it. For a while, Miss Marie Rosette will be the center of the social circle.”
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…
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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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