“They say he’s coming to inspect the ‘Barrier’ this time. They suspect that the reduced activity of the creatures this year might indicate changes in the Barrier.”
“Ugh, scary.”
Hmm, so why did he suddenly come down? Maybe he thought there were changes in the Barrier.
‘It seems like it was a place where creatures used to appear a lot. They seem concerned because there have been fewer appearances.’
It was fortunate that creatures were appearing less frequently. Otherwise, I might have encountered creatures in the forest.
After that discussion, the maids began talking about things that suited my age.
“Prince! How exciting, isn’t it?”
“Eh, not really. Do you think someone like us will get a chance to see his face?”
“Why? Fate can bring unexpected love.”
Dreaming of Cinderella was a very girlish imagination. I nodded in agreement. When I did, one of the maids lowered her voice and whispered.
“This is a secret, but the prince is coming down this time because of a marriage proposal from another kingdom.”
“Marriage proposal?”
“Our lord has been an adult for quite some time now, but he still doesn’t have a fiancée. He hasn’t even left for the capital in the north. So, he’s coming down personally to settle the matter.”
Hadel’s fiancée.
‘Is he looking for a fiancée in the north?’
If that’s the case, it’s rather sad. I had been hanging around for over a month, and I hadn’t seen anyone resembling a significant other.
Among the practical maids, one with a sarcastic voice chimed in.
“If the prince is coming down this time with the intention of finding a fiancée, there must already be candidates, right?”
“Eh, what’s the point? It doesn’t affect us at all.”
Just the mention of an engaged couple was enough to dampen the maids’ enthusiasm by half.
One of the grumbling girls rested her chin on her hand and sighed as if complaining.
“But still, is there anyone who wants to become the wife of someone whose fate is uncertain and might catch fire at any moment? It’s scary.”
“But he’s cool, isn’t he? Quiet, responsible, and not haughty like the Crown Prince.”
“That’s true.”
“And the north also needs a lady of the house.”
Listening to the maids, I wrinkled my nose.
‘Hadel doesn’t have a fiancée. I thought he was already engaged.’
Anyway, today I learned one more thing that I didn’t know. Thinking that I had no more information to gain, I jumped off the maid’s lap.
Only then did the maids realize my presence again and clapped their hands, teasing me.
“Oh, right! There’s already a lady of the house in the north. Our Kkyu-kkyu!”
“That’s right, that’s right. Cleaning the lord’s room and office, Kkyu-kkyu is the lady of the house.”
“Haha, I’m running away.”
‘Heh, I’m not running away.’
I ran down the corridor in a hurry. Even in that moment, Hadel’s engagement story filled my mind.
‘If his wife has an ice attribute, it would be great. At the very least, if she’s a water attribute, it might help Hadel suppress the flames. Then, I won’t need to absorb Hadel’s mana anymore.’
Hadel, who claimed to be much more comfortable with me slowly absorbing his mana, would be even more comfortable if his wife of the opposite attribute could suppress it properly.
‘I wonder who Hadel’s wife will be. It would be nice if she likes jokjebees. I want to see Hadel’s children too.’
As I imagined a castle where children resembling Hadel were running around, I shook my head. To be honest, I couldn’t imagine it at all.
I haven’t even married yet, and I’m already imagining someone else’s wife and children.
‘Ah, my heart is still in my twenties, but I feel like I’ve become a grandmother.’
When you think about it, Hadel is my descendant 100 years in the future, so it’s only natural to have a subtle feeling.
But besides that, an inexplicable sense of melancholy engulfed me. As I walked down the corridor, trying to understand my own feelings, I eventually gave up and shook my head.
‘My heart is feeling down, I should read a book.’
I entered the library. However, today, I couldn’t seem to focus on the words.
‘The letters won’t even enter my eyes. It just keeps getting colder.’
It was when I sighed and finally closed the book I had been reading.
‘What’s all this commotion?’
There was a disturbance outside the window. With my head held high, I jumped out through the open window and ran across the window frame.
The commotion was coming directly from the entrance of the castle.
“Your Highness!”
“Hurry, get a physician!”
“He’s running a high fever! What should we do…?”
“Bring all the ice! Everything in the castle!”
Amidst the commotion and the people running around, only one face caught my eye.
‘Hadel!’
Hadel had collapsed.
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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