She had a face that made anyone fall in love at first sight. Even the most hardhearted man would become infatuated with Seliya.

It was only natural. After all, the reason the Viscount Brillion, Harriell’s husband, took in Seliya, who was rummaging through garbage bins in a ragged appearance, was her unhideable beauty.

The Viscount himself, as well as his two sons, looked at Seliya with lustful, tangled eyes.

Harriell went a step further and generously allowed “opportunities” for conversation with Seliya to the men who donated the most wealth.

As soon as Seliya became an adult, men seemed to eagerly donate their fortunes to the viscount’s estate. Harriell didn’t refuse but pocketed all the money they offered.

She even made sure to send a maid who would be her eyes and ears to Seliya’s room, fearing that she might say something unnecessary to the men.

Seliya’s opinion was never considered.

The Viscount and his two sons were dissatisfied with Harriell’s actions, but they did not stop her.

The transformation of their wornout mansion into a grand estate was evident.

Seeing money coming in every month that they couldn’t make in a lifetime even by squeezing their subjects, they chose to ignore and remain silent.

They were truly selfish beings. Although they didn’t share a drop of blood, to Lisa’s eyes, they were not even human.

However, Lisa was not in a position to criticize them. She had been serving Harriell for several years, receiving a salary higher than elsewhere.

Harriell always dined lavishly with meat.

Conversely, claiming that gaining weight would lower her value, she forced Seliya to eat tasteless gruel made of grass and tree leaves three times a day.

The image of Seliya quietly eating the gruel that even a stray dog wouldn’t touch lingered in her mind.

Perhaps that was why Lisa uncharacteristically spoke out.

“…My Lady, when the Lord returns, he will surely be angry. Sending the young lady to the imperial palace without any consultation was too rash of you.”

Harriell’s mood, which had been buoyant, plummeted. Harriell spat out in an irritated voice,

“What on earth are you talking about! Seliya went to the imperial palace because she wanted to.”

“…….”

“It’s not that I sent her to the imperial palace; she went on her own. Even the pretty ones seem to like power. She said she liked the emperor, so what could I do? Though it hurts my heart, I had to let her go.”

Lifting her teacup filled with jasmine tea, Harriell spoke nonchalantly.
“Be careful with your mouth. Lisa, I cherish you very much.”

At the warning, Lisa nodded her head and focused on the foot massage.

Then, knock, knock. The sound of someone knocking at the door was heard.

“Mother, may I come in for a moment?”

At the voice heard beyond the closed door, a smile blossomed widely on Hariel’s face.

“Come in, Gabriel.”

As the door opened, a lady wearing the empire’s only mermaid dress adorned with ruby jewels all over it gently walked into the room.

The radiant dress with deepening shades of ruby towards the hem, which was an object of admiration for Seliya, had been presented to her long ago, but Seliya herself had not even looked at the dress and had been seemingly pushed away to the palace.

Not just the silk dress. The multicolored opal earrings, pink diamond necklace, and delicate butterflyshaped hair ornament that Gabriel was wearing were all Seliya’s, without exception.

“Gabriel, you look even more beautiful today.”

At Hariel’s compliment, Gabriel lifted the corners of her mouth and replied.

“It feels like a dress made just for me.”

Inheriting Hariel’s dark blue hair, Gabriel was Hariel’s beloved youngest daughter. Unlike her mischievous brothers, Gabriel was gentle and mature.

But after taking Seliya as her adopted daughter, Gabriel had been overshadowed by Seliya’s halo and had not shined.

Hariel was unhappy. She knew that her beloved daughter was not as beautiful as Seliya, but she could not accept that fact.

Moreover, her husband and two sons drooled over Seliya.

The only person really on her side was Gabriel, and so she determinedly isolated Seliya from the mansion and shunned her.

Gabriel had asked her not to torment Seliya and had said this.

[Mdash]Mother, don’t torment Seliya too much; she’s our family too.

Hariel was secretly upset that her daughter didn’t understand her intentions. Then Gabriel added with a gentle smile.

[Mdash]If you’re worried, why not open the mansion doors and hold a public engagement event? Men will flock without rest to see Seliya, who is beautiful. Seliya’s narrow horizons will naturally widen too.

Thus, mother and daughter seized overflowing wealth and fame by exploiting Seliya.

They had sold Seliya to an old emperor when the lord and two sons were away, thanks to Gabriel’s help.

[Mdash]Seliya is a grown woman, she can’t be in the family’s shadow forever. It would be best to send her to the emperor, the highest authority. It will be noisy if father and brothers find out, so I’ll write a letter to the palace on your behalf, mother.

So they sent her to the emperor, who was over seventy. Today, Gabriel’s expression did not look very good.

She glanced down at Lisa.

“Mother, I want to talk with you alone.”

Hariel gestured for Lisa to leave. Lisa bowed her head and left the room.

As soon as the door closed, Gabriel approached Hariel and whispered.

“Mother, have you heard the news?”

“……What news?”

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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