Neither all the comforting words from Casius nor the last words left by those people had perfectly cured Lenisha.
“Lenisha, pull yourself together.”
Brixton spat out in a cold voice.
“What you’re thinking right now isn’t important. You need to find your way, Lenisha. Do you think your parents wanted you to be like this? No. They chose death to save you without any resentment for that decision.”
Lenisha’s face paled.
Brixton’s sharp words lashed at her.
“Don’t make their choice in vain. Don’t think I’m being cruel. I, too, am nothing more than a pitiful child who has lost parents.”
Brixton’s words were not wrong.
“I promise, Brixton. I will not crumble until I present Lexus’s neck before my parents.”
Lenisha collected her frail self.
Brixton sighed deeply at the sight.
His shoulders sagged.
“……I know it won’t be easy. And I know I’ve been mean now. But, Lenisha, I want you not to crumble. I have…… really nothing left. You’re all I have to believe in.”
Lenisha slowly nodded.
She had forgotten that.
Brixton really had no one to trust but Lenisha.
At least Lenisha had survived, thanks to her status as the empress and Lexus’s whims, but Brixton, Hailin, and even Isabella were branded as fugitives.
Their survival depended on Lenisha.
“I know what Brixton is saying.”
Moreover, Brixton was Isabella’s father.
The poor child whose eye color had changed to poison at a young age!
“I won’t let Brixton down. I promise you this, too.”
“I’m relieved.”
Lenisha turned her head to the cracked voice.
Hailin was struggling to get up.
“I’m really relieved that Lenisha feels that way.”
Hailin’s parched eyes were burning with fire.
“I want to see that bastard’s neck broken. I’ll do anything I can, Lenisha. Please make sure to do that.”
“I promise, Hailin. And Brixton, the parents…… I haven’t laid them to rest anywhere yet.”
“……If they are not left alone in the wilderness, it’s okay. We can find a place to lay them together.”
Lenisha nodded her head.
“Brixton, Hailin. Though this place is shabby, welcome.”
Lenisha belatedly offered words of welcome.
(This is a time separator.)
Yesterday couldn’t have been anything but a draining day.
And today was not going to be smooth either.
Lenisha had decided to have tea time with Casius before welcoming the day.
It was the only small peace Lenisha could have now.
Lenisha slightly wet her lips.
“It’s so sad that there’s not a single place to enshrine your parents in this land, Casius.”
Sad, sad.
It could not be anything but a soft and affectionate word.
In fact, the emotion was swirling more intensely.
“I’d just like a place where the grass grows warm and the flowers my mother liked bloom. That’s all I ever wanted…….”
Lenisha bit her lip in resentment.
“It’s not easy at all.”
“……Would it suffice for flowers to bloom and grass to grow?”
Casius asked seriously.
If only he could bring a smile back to Lenisha’s face, he felt he could do anything.
“I can’t do that at my own will.”
Especially in this land called Hiloshain.
Here, it was really sparse, only near a fountain, could one see a wildflower or two.
How precious was the wildflower that Casius had brought to Lenisha before.
“I might……be able to try.”
“Yes?”
Casius said again with a confident face.
“I think I can do it. A place where the grass grows and the flowers that Lenisha wants bloom. I think I can make such a place.”
“How will you……?”
“The powers of the serpents born at the beginning are antagonistic to each other. The power of the black serpent and the power of the red serpent as well. Where the power of the red serpent was, it was like a hot furnace. It seemed like it would burn my whole body. But a little further from the source, you could see a field full of flowers.”
“That means…….”
“The red serpent makes life bloom. Unlike the black serpent, which sustains life. If you push away the power of the black serpent, you can do what you want.”
“……Casius.”
Lenisha wore a touched expression.
“I’m so glad you’re by my side.”
What words to add she didn’t know…… but one thing was clear.
“Thank you for coming, Casius.”
It was beginning to become familiar to be comforted and helped by Casius.
“You really were my opportunity. Thank you for appearing, Casius.”
It was Lenisha’s sincere heart.
(This is a time separator.)
There was one who couldn’t sleep all night.
It was Helena and Jane.
People were returning to this barren place.
That meant they could obtain what they wanted if they went out into the streets.
Helena and Jane found the apothecary before the mansion became noisy in the early morning dew.
Helena had heard of a blinding medicine a long time ago.
And now, that medicine was in Helena’s possession.
If they made Henry listen but not see.
‘Wouldn’t all problems be solved?’
What could be discerned by ear would be significantly reduced!
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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