“Your Majesty, Stone is a fallen child who killed his father, and he is a cunning demon!”
Vanessa’s testimony greatly agitated the people.
After the tattoo on Adel’s body was revealed to be false, Stone had been losing trust. Public opinion had gradually leaned towards Adel’s side.
“Well, it’s obvious how the arrogant nobles like Oswald would have treated their young stepmother.”
“I agree. And what kind of fool would personally hand over tea that has been poisoned?”
“Miss Adel was really falsely accused.”
People gradually began to sympathize with Adel.
“Is the testimony over?”
Yan asked.
“No, there is still one person’s testimony left.”
At Christine’s words, Yan stared at Marvin.
“Isn’t the author a court physician of the palace?”
Marvin, looking anxious, rolled his eyes as he alternated between looking at Stone and Christine, then he knelt before the emperor.
“Please kill me, Your Majesty!”
“What crime did you commit?”
Yan unknowingly glared at Stone once. He had intended to use him as a counter to Christine, but this was no match at all.
Was he still lacking a worthy opponent?
Should he continue to hold hands?
While he was making complex calculations again, Marvin confessed his sins.
“In truth, I had accumulated much debt through gambling. But Oswald approached me, saying he would resolve the debt.”
“How dare he try to bribe the palace’s physician? What did he want in return?”
At Yan’s roar, Marvin wailed and bowed his head to the ground.
“He knew I was Miss Adel’s attending physician and ordered me to prescribe medicine that would harm her. However, I, who deal with life, could never allow such a thing, so after much worry, I confess the truth like this. Sob!”
Meanwhile, in the audience, Seira’s expression hardened. The hand clutching her fan was visibly trembling.
‘That traitorous scoundrel!’
Christine confidently spoke to the emperor.
“We’ve already confirmed with the debt collectors that Oswald had guaranteed the physician’s debt. If they were not trying to bribe him to harm Adel, why would they guarantee his debt?”
Seira, growing desperate, finally jumped out of the audience and entered the arena.
“That was… to request that he take good care of my stepmother, Miss Adel, Your Majesty.”
“Pff!”
Christine laughed uncontrollably, then sweetly smiled at Seira.
“Don’t believe such an absurd story.”
“Count, choose your words carefully!”
The emperor scolded, but there was nothing more he could do. Many people were watching, after all. And they all seemed to believe Adel more than Oswald.
At this rate, for the sake of Oswald, it was best to wrap up the matter quickly.
Frowning with furrowed brows, Yan soon collected himself.
“I cannot judge the right or wrong of the late Duke Oswald’s death here.”
“Your Majesty, there is a definite witness!”
As Christine shouted in protest, Yan shook his head.
“A witness alone is not enough evidence to prove guilt. Just as we could not execute Miss Adel due to lack of evidence, we cannot execute Stone without solid proof either. This case will be thoroughly investigated by dispatching an investigator. Afterward, a trial will determine right and wrong.”
Pausing for a moment, Yan looked at the kneeling Marvin.
“Also, as of today, Sir Marvin is dismissed from his position as palace physician. Now, let’s end this matter here and proceed with the remaining scheduled events!”
Declaring so, he left the arena with a weary face.
The empress, April, and the crown prince followed him.
(This is a time marker.)
“It’s not easy to go up against Oswald, indeed.”
Zimmer clicked his tongue as if disappointed.
He hadn’t expected a dramatic turn, but he thought there would be some chance of victory, having played such a sure card. But in the end, only the weakest Marvin was punished.
If Zimmer felt all the energy drained out of him, what about Christine?
However, Christine’s reaction was unexpectedly calm.
“Are you alright, Commander?”
Zimmer’s experience had taught that the scariest moments were when he showed an unexpected reaction.
“I didn’t expect much anyway. I just wanted to clear Adel’s grievance.”
Was that the intention?
“Yes, I think that’s for sure.”
People who had treated Adel as a great villain until a moment ago now clicked their tongues, mentioning Oswaldga as they looked at her. Their expressions were full of compassion and regret.
It seemed that was all Christine wanted too.
“Then…… as promised, my family will now stop…….”
Just then, Marvin approached, trembling. His family had been under Christine’s protection until he testified. Of course, it was protection in name only; they were hostages.
“I sent the family to my territory.”
“What? No, if you make such a unilateral decision…….”
“If you don’t like it, you can call them back.”
Marvin quickly waved his hands. Christine had paid off all the debt, so he was free from the threat of moneylenders, but he was firmly marked by Oswaldga. In fact, he was afraid of what those terrible people would do to his family.
“No, sir! Can I also go to your lordship’s territory?”
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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