Breathing was a struggle due to the tightly cinched corset, but upon viewing her figure in the mirror, Katherine felt quite pleased.
No man would be immune to such a perfect figure.
However, even before Rinel became the emperor, in the days when they were betrothed, he was never overly affectionate towards Katherine.
He always observed propriety and always acted formally.
Katherine found even this aspect of his character attractive.
After all, a sparkling gem is difficult to obtain.
But back then, Rinel wasn’t as cold as he is now.
Rinel started to ignore Katherine altogether when their engagement broke down… that is, when her secret relationship with Count Ethan Bennett was exposed.
“Count Ethan was just a means to soothe my loneliness.”
Although the news of Katherine’s inappropriate relationship with Count Ethan reached Rinel, he did not show anger or probe into the matter, but simply broke off the engagement quietly.
If Rinel had publicized the incident at that time, Katherine, and even her family, the Duke of Calleos, would have become the laughingstock of the nobility.
After being divorced by Rinel, Katherine ended her relationship with Count Ethan.
Count Ethan was only good at night, but he turned out to be a man with no dreams or ambitions.
“My eyes were deceived. I had no idea he was a foolish noble who spends all day in the forge making swords.”
Katherine regretted having an affair with Count Ethan, leaving Rinel, who was soon to be the emperor.
However, another opportunity has come her way.
“Anyway, since Rinel has a queen now, we’re even, right?”
Considering her past mistakes, it wasn’t entirely unjust to be in the harem.
“Huh? That measly queen’s position.”
All it takes is to give birth to a prince first.
“Once I give birth to a prince, everyone will kneel before me.”
Katherine was determined to show this to Queen Zelda.
That it’s not the position that receives respect, but the power.
“Queen Zelda, you’ll be the first to bow to me. Just wait and see.”
[Star Icon][Star Icon][Star Icon]Rinel watched me drinking water silently, then took the quickly emptied glass from my hands.
“I’ll go shower first.”
I glanced at the towel that had fallen on the floor and said to him.
“Sorry, but I have to wash up first.”
He grabbed my hand that was headed towards the bathroom and said,
“You don’t need to prepare. Just have breakfast as you are.”
“But……”
Isn’t my appearance just terrible now?
“It doesn’t matter.”
He said he needed to use the bathroom first, that he didn’t care about my disheveled appearance, and asked me to stay as I am.
I couldn’t argue with his forceful command.
Turns out he had a state council meeting early this morning and didn’t have much time to spare.
“Due to the tight schedule today, I don’t have much time to enjoy breakfast leisurely.”
“But still……”
“If you really want to wash up, wash with me. That way we can save time.”
Rinel suddenly stood up from the bed.
“Huh.”
His teasing blue eyes stared at me.
I hung onto his face with my gaze so as not to let it drop downwards.
His long arm reached towards the marble floor.
He quickly picked up the towel discarded on the floor and wrapped it around his waist.
I had no chance to turn my head at his provocative move.
My movements are not usually very fast unless dodging a flying sword or an arrow.
I guess he thought I would turn my head or close my eyes, because he looked slightly surprised to see me still making eye contact with him.
“……”
“……”
Fortunately, my gaze did not wander downwards in the end.
His surprised blue eyes reflected my more surprised expression.
“My wife has remarkable patience. And boldness.”
I haven’t seen anything, so leave out the boldness.
He praised my cool and frozen demeanor from a moment ago.
Swoosh.
After giving me a meaningful peck on the cheek, he leisurely walked into the bathroom.
“Ah…… breathe, breathe.”
With a clatter, I fell onto the bed, clutching my heart only after the bathroom door had closed.
[Star Icon][Star Icon][Star Icon]When he finished his shower and started to dress in his uniform, the servants entered the bedroom with trays.
The servants opened the terrace door wide and moved a table in front of it.
A modest breakfast began to be prepared on the table.
Just as they had entered, the servants left the bedroom all at once when everything was ready.
In the blink of an eye, the breakfast table was set, not too extravagant yet filled with appetizing dishes.
We sat facing each other at a small table.
Bright morning sunlight shone through the open terrace door, bathing his dazzling face.
Compared to the perfect Rinel, I was without makeup, my hair undone, and I hadn’t even dressed.
I felt like I was having breakfast with a man in a slip gown.
“I should’ve dressed properly to meet you, this is quite embarrassing.”
“We’ve even bathed together, so what.”
“Kekeke…”
I choked on my soup in a countrylike manner.
“Zelda, try this pie. It’s one of my favorites and it’s delicious.”
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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