Inside the palace, there were quite a few court ladies. However, not a single one made a sound or met my eyes.
‘They seem to have been thoroughly educated.’
Well, it was Espen who had tried to move me over here as soon as we arrived at the capital. It would be strange if they were not prepared.
When I entered the room, it was filled with various kinds of flowers. The neatly decorated room was beautiful, but the memory of the bouquet Espen handed me made my taste sour.
‘Why is he so obsessed with flowers?’
When did I ever say I liked flowers?
The court lady who approached me with a polite tone while I frowned and stood still said, “Would you like to change your clothes?”
“Clothes?”
“We have prepared these in advance, and if you want something else, it’s over here.”
When I went to the place the court lady pointed to, the wall on one side was filled with clothes.
Trying one on as a test, I recoiled as if I had seen a bug.
“What, it feels unpleasant.”
How did they know my measurements and prepare so many clothes? Whether they gathered them suddenly or accumulated them over several years, it was creepy either way.
‘I suddenly gathered or accumulated over several years, it’s all creepy.’
I turned around quickly and said, “I don’t want to change.”
“You must change.”
“Then I’ll wear my own clothes. Give them to me. You brought so much.”
The clothes I brought from the North were not worn-out, and some were newly made. Following the advice to layer thin clothes, I adjusted them so that I could wear them comfortably even in the warmer capital.
If you brought me here, you should have brought my belongings too. That was my intention, but the court lady bowed her head and answered, “Those have all been disposed of by His Highness, the Prince of Birds.”
At that answer, I grimaced.
“What? Why is he disposing of my things without my consent?”
The court lady replied politely with an expressionless face, “We do not know.”
The court lady did not even flinch. Looking down at her, who did not seem like a living person, I chuckled.
‘It’s really incredible.’
Feeling her intention to move me as she pleased made me even more upset. I waved my hand dismissively.
“I won’t wash or change. Just leave me alone.”
Even after flowers and clothes were removed, my heart did not feel any lighter. Irritated, I sat on the bed.
‘Yeah, the reason I keep getting angry is that the other person keeps repeating nonchalant behavior in a serious situation.’
In the current situation where my heart could be taken out and transplanted, what was the importance of dresses and flowers? This was like,
‘Really creepy, as if it’s a forced favor.’
Espen’s actions seemed like genuine love toward me.
‘That can’t happen.’
I huddled on the bed. The actions Espen took were clearly criminal acts. But could the cause of those crimes be love?
‘However, that’s not the word I want to use.’
Continuously, I suppressed my restless emotions and huddled my body. I wished I could turn into a small sparrow right away. If I were a sparrow, I wouldn’t have to deal with these dilemmas.
After a while, the court lady came in again. Hoping for a plausible story, I was disappointed when her words continued to be ordinary.
“Would you like to have a meal?”
I peeked my eyes outside the blanket and asked, “Will the meal be served outside?”
“It will be in this room.”
“I want to eat in the dining room.”
“His Highness said you should not be sent out of the room.”
Imprisoned in the room.
I wondered if I could at least examine the changed structure of Baekok Palace, but that was also impossible.
I pulled the blanket back to cover my head to the end. Then I responded with an impatient tone, “I want to sleep.”
Why was Espen so obsessed with me?
Unable to figure anything out, just thinking about it made my head ache. So, I decided to just go to sleep.
When I opened my eyes again, I was met with icy blue eyes looking down at me.
‘Did I not notice the approaching danger?’
I frowned. Strangely, my body felt sluggish, and sleep poured over me. However, it was rare not to know that Espen was coming this close.
‘Will I turn into a sparrow soon?’
Maintaining a human appearance for so long, I couldn’t give a clear answer to anything.
With only a grimace on my face, I didn’t lift my body, just extended my eyes outside the blanket. As if trying to tidy up my head, Espen reached out his hand, then sighed and clenched the air. I pursed my lips.
‘He shouldn’t touch me recklessly.’
Not that it wasn’t true, but Espen being just nearby already made my body tense.
‘Originally, can’t he control the ice enough to affect the surroundings like this?’
It probably wasn’t the case. It seemed that my mere presence in front of him caused turmoil, and mana was rampant.
‘At this rate, if I’m unlucky, I might freeze to death.’
Probably, he was avoiding getting too close to me, cautious of that.
Espen, facing my glaring gaze, chuckled. Then, he asked casually, “You didn’t eat yesterday evening and this morning either?”
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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