Stunned, the frozen Uranya discreetly signaled to a hidden comrade lurking behind Duke Ferdia with the last bit of her remaining reason.
[What happened?]The response that came back was truly desperate.
[Can’t know.]Damn it.
Judging by the time of the promised return, it seemed like he had come to find his daughter. If that was the case, did it mean Lily hadn’t arrived in Somnia yet?
Uranya sent another signal.
[Target subject, return complete?] [No news.]If the mercenaries didn’t know, it meant the target hadn’t returned to the capital yet.
When Uranya didn’t answer the question and made a suspicious gesture, Duke Ferdia’s expression became even colder.
“What are you doing?”
“Well, there were mosquitoes. I really hate bugs!”
Ignoring such an answer, Duke Ferdia asked again with a more pressing tone.
“Where’s Elodie?”
As it was the second question, there was no way to avoid answering. Unfortunately, among the mercenaries, Uranya was more inclined to use her fists than her head.
Being the one with a shrewd mind meant being called a schemer.
“Uh, wait… where…”
An appropriate excuse to neutralize the situation didn’t come to mind immediately. The more she thought, the more ominous Duke Ferdia’s momentum became.
“Where?”
Under Duke Ferdia’s persistent gaze, Uranya broke out in a cold sweat.
Isn’t this somewhat different from the rumors?
Certainly, Duke Ferdia had claimed to be indifferent to his illegitimate daughter, but visiting a friend’s house so soon was quite worrying about his daughter.
“Lily, please save me!”
Uranya inwardly cried out, but she had no way to reach Elodie, who was far away.
In this life-threatening situation, Uranya realized she had no choice but to avoid the situation and save herself.
“All comrades are useless.”
At that moment, miraculously, there was a bubbling sound behind her.
“Yeah, I was preparing dinner.”
Based on that fact, Uranya finally came up with an excuse.
“I was in the middle of preparing dinner! Unfortunately, the ingredients ran out! Lily went to buy some!!”
Uranya deliberately said it loudly. She believed nearby comrades would hear the story and pass it on to Elodie when she arrived later.
“Now, can’t you go back?”
However, Duke Ferdia didn’t move according to Uranya’s expectations this time either.
“When Elodie returns, let’s go back together.”
“Huh?”
“I’ll excuse myself.”
Despite Uranya’s tall stature, she involuntarily stepped back as the even taller Duke Ferdia strode in.
“Duke Ferdia entering my house!”
An unimaginable disaster occurred at the worst possible moment.
As Uranya stood frozen by the door, creaking as she turned her head, Duke Ferdia asked.
“Aren’t you coming in?”
“I, I have to go in, right?”
Squeak, thud.
The door closed completely.
In the narrow room.
The two remaining individuals.
“Uhh, awkward…”
The only one who could save the distressed Uranya in this crisis was Elodie.
Arriving in Somnia, it was a night covered in dark shadows.
Naturally, the curfew had long passed.
“Are we going straight to the mansion?”
“No. It’s better to stop by the headquarters first.”
“Understood.”
It had been quite a while since the curfew, and being a bit later wouldn’t pose much of a problem.
More importantly, wandering the capital streets while concealing three captured individuals was riskier.
In case the capital guards made a search request, it would become troublesome.
[Wanna go home quickly!]As we entered the capital and stepped into the sealed space with the sealing stone, Greed started complaining.
“Just hold on a bit, Greed. We’ll go straight after visiting the headquarters.”
[Fine, got it.]I wonder if I made a deal with sin and raised a child.
It was when we arrived in front of the headquarters. The surroundings seemed restless, and the atmosphere was unusual.
Someone ran towards us, screaming as if their life depended on it.
“Lily, please save our Uranya!”
The one shouting incomprehensible words was Stephan, the ace of the Mercenaries of the Falcon Wing and one of the three key members involved in the accident.
Stephan’s usually lively and active face now looked quite desperate.
“All of a sudden? Why? What happened?”
“Uranya, Uranya… Our Uranya!”
Stephan, who was usually good with words, could only repeat ‘Uranya’ without continuing.
Instead of the speechless Stephan, Mirha, who usually kept her mouth shut and didn’t like being bothered, stepped forward.
“Lord Uranya, the Duke Ferdia went to her house…”
Even Mirha, who seemed too bothered to finish her sentence, muttered vaguely.
“Gasp.”
Thanks to Mirha, who conveyed the situation in her own way, I widened my eyes in shock.
“Father went to Uranya’s house? When?”
“About two hours ago.”
“Ugh!”
Unexpectedly paying a visit to our home. What should I do?
In panic, I grabbed my cheeks, stiffening. Seeing me like that, Lyan gestured to Stephan, who was beside me, with a nod and ordered.
“Deal with those who attacked Lady Elodie. Lock them up underground after you’ve silenced them.”
“Attack?!”
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?
——
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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