“Is there anything I can’t do for you? Just follow what I tell you to do, and there will be no problems during this year’s social season, so follow me with confidence. Understand?”
She could not reveal her planned matter to her two daughters.
Rachel wanted her daughters to grow up without knowing the dark part of the world.
Clear like a lake, blue and refreshing like a nice day’s sky.
“You don’t have to worry about Ariana’s matter, Helena. When have I ever disappointed you?”
“You didn’t even call the Northern Emperor.”
Helena said, pouting her lips.
Rachel swallowed a sigh.
“Helena, the Northern Emperor is a man with a bad reputation. If you marry such a man, you will only be lonely and suffer. You need to find a warm and affectionate man who only looks at you.”
“If the Northern Emperor treats me like that, it will be fine. I just have to make the Northern Emperor love me.”
“Of course that’s true. But I wonder if a man who enjoys blood will treat a woman affectionately. It would be fortunate if he doesn’t just use her.”
“Mother, I have confidence that I can win the Northern Emperor’s heart. I have many talents, don’t I? The Northern Emperor will certainly take notice of me.”
“Helena, the issue now is not the Northern Emperor. The important thing is whether you will receive the Empress’s favor at this debut.”
During the royal party, the ladies making their debut have a time to greet the Empress first.
The Empress looks over the ladies’ poise and presents a lily brooch engraved with the Empress’s signature to a lady she likes.
A lady who has received the Empress’s favor gets attention from many people and proposals from various families, and sometimes even receives help from the Empress when marrying.
But receiving the Empress’s favor is difficult, so only one or two out of dozens of ladies are chosen, and some years no one enjoys that honor.
“If I receive the Empress’s favor, the Northern Emperor will take notice of me, won’t he?”
“Yes, Helena. That will happen.”
Rachel thought that there would never be a connection between the Northern Emperor and the Bronthe family, but she spoke with a smiling face to appease naive Helena.
“I will definitely receive the Empress’s favor. Mother, please make me the prettiest dress in the world.”
“Of course I will. Victoria, you cannot go to the royal party, but you must show yourself well at the smaller parties. Even for your debut later on. Understand?”
“Yes, Mother.”
“So, the thing is…”
Rachel got to the point.
“I’ll release Ariana tomorrow.”
“Why would you release her? Just let her starve to death there!”
Helena’s screaming voice made Rachel frown.
“Helena. That’s not becoming of a noble young lady.”
“But Mother. Have you forgotten what she did? We all were embarrassed because of her. Even Duchess Robent sided with her.”
“Yes, but it’s necessary. When Ariana comes out of the east tower, take good care of her. There will be a dress fitting for her, so don’t torment her, and only show her good side to the tailors. Understand?”
Before Helena could show her dissatisfaction, Victoria intervened.
“Is this one of Mother’s plans?”
“Yes. It’s a means to get through this social season without any issues, so do as I say. Don’t unnecessarily trouble Ariana and mess things up.”
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When released from the east tower’s basement, Victoria was waiting at the entrance of the tower.
“Sister, you must have had a hard time?”
Approaching with a kind smile towards Ariana, Ariana also smiled.
“No. Because of me, Mother and you all have been put in a difficult situation.”
“Hey, what are you talking about? We were never in trouble. It’s just… I didn’t know you were having such a hard time. It hurt me so much.”
Ariana looked down at Victoria’s hand, which was tucked into her own arm.
She knew that she would be released from prison soon, but Victoria’s behavior was unexpected. She thought they wouldn’t even make eye contact now. What’s the secret plan?
‘I must be careful.’
Because of what Ariana did at the garden party, the future must have changed. From now on, she couldn’t be sure how Rachel, Victoria, and Helena would act.
“The tailor will come tomorrow. You’re going to the capital this time, so you need a beautiful dress. It’s exciting, right?”
“Yes, it is.”
“The day after tomorrow, we’ll go shopping for jewelry. Since you don’t have many, it will be a good opportunity to buy more.”
“Yes, I will.”
Victoria glanced back at Ariana. Her green eyes quietly examined Ariana’s complexion.
Whenever Victoria looked at her like that, Ariana felt like a snake was coiling around her body.
“Sister, you don’t seem very happy?”
“I am happy. But I’m so hungry and thirsty now…….”
“Oh, my mind! Sister, you haven’t eaten properly for a long time? Go to your room and rest quickly. I’ll have the maids bring in some food and water.”
“Yes, thank you. There’s really no one but you.”
Upon returning to her true self, Ariana was surprised to find that her room was not the attic, but the room she had been staying in because of the food poisoning incident.
She expected that preparations for dresses and jewelry would be made for the social season, but she thought she would have to stay in the attic without a bed as before until going to the capital.
Entering the spacious room, Ariana frowned.
‘It seems there is indeed some other secret plan.’
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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