If I ever received a proposal, I thought I’d receive a ring, not a threat with a knife.
They say when a person is too shocked, their mind goes blank. I couldn’t say a word for a moment, and then I managed to regain my composure.
“Marry you? Why all of a sudden…?”
“Didn’t I suggest adoption? You can’t adopt in a singleparent home. That’s the law here.”
I didn’t expect the adoption worldview in this novel to follow modernity….
“You’re the highest authority right now, don’t you have to follow the law exactly?”
“Don’t speak nonsense. As the highest authority, I should follow the law better. I haven’t used my power unfairly.”
It seems unfair to try to kill me.
“Then, when do you plan to divorce…?”
“I’ll divorce you when the curse is lifted. I’ll also provide you with enough alimony to last a lifetime.”
‘Is he speaking out of kindness now?’
Well, if we get married, he can’t kill me arbitrarily. And also, what if I suddenly go back to my world?
“Alright. I’ll marry you.”
“We’ll be a couple in name only, so we’ll sleep separately.”
‘That’s what I wanted too.’
“Then, we should hurry to get married. I have to bring Kian soon.”
“We need the king’s approval to hold a wedding. It will take a few days to get approval.”
“But if it’s late, I won’t be able to bring Kian? I have to bring Kian after three days. Otherwise, Leidoks will take him first!”
“We’ll have a ceremony by then. Even if we can’t hold a ceremony by then, it’s okay to bring the child first. There’s no need to rush.”
“If anything goes wrong, I’m not responsible. You promise to let me go then.”
“I promise.”
I was more anxious because he promised too easily. I had a creepy feeling that if Kian was snatched from Leidoks that day, he would bring him back even if he had to kill him.
“But didn’t you say you’d use honorifics with me?”
Of course, I did yesterday. But anyway, since I saved my life, this is my last pride. It was unfair to be treated unilaterally, and I couldn’t use honorifics to someone younger than me.
“I, I’m five years ol, older than you… If, if you want to hear honorifics from me, you have to use them with me too….”
Contrary to my heart, my voice was getting smaller. Fortunately, when I glanced at Sicar’s expression, he didn’t seem to be upset, so I secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
“In the world you live in, age might be the priority, but it’s different here. You know that, right?”
“Ye, yes.”
“Now that we’re going to be a couple, be sure to use honorifics with me in crowded places. And don’t forget to call me ‘darling’ when necessary.”
It sounded as awkward as a demon saying ‘be happy’ from Sicar’s mouth.
There was no choice for me since it meant accepting his proposal or dying.
“But when you propose, you do it with a round object, not a knife.”
At my words, Sicar crossed his arms and looked down at me with a sour face.
“Are you talking about shackles?”
‘Let’s not speak.’
Even though I promised Sicar that I would not run away and become his bride, he didn’t seem to trust my words, so he had Durion, his righthand knight, watch me until the wedding.
Still, I didn’t give up a slim hope.
But, no miracle of suddenly going back to my world happened over the days.
So I had no choice but to have a wedding with Sicar.
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The wedding was modestly held with only the people in the mansion.
One of the reasons for having the ceremony this way was because I had agoraphobia, but the bigger reason was that I had to bring Kian right after the ceremony.
Even when we had to kiss for the finale of the wedding, we acted like we were kissing and safely finished the harsh wedding.
Grandma couldn’t even see our wedding because of another bout of dementia and had to go straight to Lepher substitute for treatment.
We immediately got on the carriage without even taking off our wedding clothes in order not to be late to bring Kian. If others saw us, it might look like we’re going on a honeymoon right away, but in reality, it was to bring Kian quickly.
By now, Kian should be at the house where I stayed on the first day I came here.
And today, Kian, who no longer had anything to eat, stumbled around in hunger and fell pitifully on the alleyway.
This is discovered by the Duke of Leydox, who is the father of the heroine, and as he takes care of Kian, he realizes that he is the only royal son of Lecador and protects him.
Then, the male lead Kian is touched by the warmheartedness of Duke Leydox, and the story goes that he falls in love with his daughter, Lucie.
So we had to take the fallen Kian before the Duke of Leydox discovered him.
<The blizzard poured fiercely overhead, so much so that it was impossible to see an inch in front.
The snow piled up enough to swallow the young Kian's waist, so Kian couldn't find his father's body. Kian looked up at the sky, as if resenting the snow that had fallen all night, but the world was only a white sheet piled up.
It was too horrific and terrible for a child of only five years old to experience.
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?
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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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