To You Whom I Donโt Love That Much (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 133
133.
Esperanda Palace, true to its status as a symbol of the empireโs long and ancient history, had always been renowned for its classical elegance, yet in recent years it began exuding a somewhat desolate atmosphere. Perhaps the initial change occurred right after the crown prince began receiving full authority, replacing the emperor who had suddenly retreated into seclusion. Starting from a sweeping turnover within the palace, countless loyal servants and maids were dismissed without explanation, while suspicious individuals of unknown origins quietly began filling their vacant positions.
Nobles who once entered the palace as freely as their own homes had their access permits entirely revoked, and loyal imperial guards were systematically pushed to the outer perimeters, where they now stood like iron walls guarding only the palace wallsโthis was the current state of affairs. Amid such circumstances, rumors surrounding the imperial family began flowing in unprecedentedly sensational directions.
It was widely whispered that at midnight, only the northern gate of the palace would open, allowing countless carriages to enter from that direction; that those carriages carried corpses inside; that those corpses were in fact serving as nutrients for the strange plants beginning to overrun the palace gardens; and that the mysterious crown princess was behind it all. While commonersโ rumors were usually baseless and aimless, occasionally even the ignorant could strike at the heart of the truth.
Audrey looked down coldly at the crowd gathering before the palaceโs main gate, pretending to welcome the imperial princessโs return. At that very moment, a knock echoed through the empty room.
โEnter.โ
The wooden door, clearly not well-oiled, creaked unpleasantly as it opened. A sliver of light entered the dim room, revealing the crown prince. His face, which until just moments ago had confidently displayed royal dignity, rapidly showed signs of exhaustion once he confirmed no one else was present. He shut the door and strode firmly into the room.
โMother.โ
Audrey did not turn from the window as she replied.
โWhere is your father?โ
โHe has fallen asleep under the influence of medicine.โ
โAs expected of a weak man. He was like this ten years ago, and twenty years ago too.โ
โโฆโฆ.โ
โHe was so shocked when he saw me discard my decaying empressโs body and take over a servantโs form.โ
โโฆโฆ.โ
Male lead Asks for a Divorce Every Day
Itโs not often you come across a plot like this in the female-dominant genre โ make sure to check it out!
This is a novel Iโm 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 scientistโrational and logical. Even when she falls for the male lead, she doesnโt let her emotions cloud her decisions.
If you push through the first few chapters, youโll 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 puzzleโexcept 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:ย 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 heavenโs 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 ownerโs family is about to go bankrupt, and her husband wants a divorce.
Even worse, sheโs 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, โDivorce or not?โ The intoxicated Zhu Wansheng mumbles vaguely, โI thinkโฆ itโs notโฆ itโs notโฆ impossible!โ
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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 lipsticksโฆ all shall bow to the power of modern technology!
The original ownerโs 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, itโs the pinnacle of her lifeโฆ
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But there are always those who canโt stand to see her doing well. Jealousy, scheming, assassination attempts โ 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 bloodโฆ
Zhu Wansheng feels guilty, โI can grant you one wish.โ
Gu Yingqing tentatively circles his arms around her, carefully resting his head in the crook of her neck, pleading softly, โI regret it. Can we not divorce?โ
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: โMy lady, may I apply it for you?โ
Cool fingertips lightly brush her lips. His Adamโs apple bobs as he leans in for a light bite.
Zhu Wansheng: ?
Gu Yingqing: It smells so good, I wanted to taste itโฆ
On a warm spring day, Zhu Wansheng tries a new perfume: โSpring Night.โ Gu Yingqing corners her against a wall.
Warm breath lingers on her neck.
โMy lady, from now on, may I test the fragrances for you?โ
[Humorous female scientist vs scheming live-in son-in-law male lead]
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