At the sound beneath Fernando’s foot, Etienne turned her head.
“Sorry.”
Fernando slowly moved his foot back and picked up the stepped-on earring.
“I didn’t know it was here and accidentally stepped on it.”
The earring was indeed broken. It seemed difficult to restore it to its original form. Seeing the shattered earring, Etienne sighed.
“What should we do?”
Since both were now broken, even if it was a mistake, it didn’t seem like Rudvi would believe it.
“I’ll take this to a jeweler. I’ll ask if it can be repaired and try to restore it to its original state to return.”
“Really?”
A jeweler, huh? Etienne, who was pondering whether to honestly tell the 2nd Prince or pretend not to know about the broken earring, blinked her eyes and looked at Fernando.
“Yeah. So don’t worry about it.”
“Okay.”
Still, thanks to the two of them pondering together, Etienne thought a solution had been found.
“I left behind the remaining beads at Marquis Pigman’s.”
Rudvi, who was smiling as if things were going well while looking at the note, asked, “May I ask why you have to secretly leave them behind?”
“To confuse them.”
Thinking about them who must be agonizing over what happened by now, Rudvi genuinely enjoyed the situation.
“I, who accidentally obtained some information, bring items from Marquis Pigman, creating a situation that they expected. However, within that, I’ve hidden various traps. I told Marquis Pigman that I have a gift for the person I want to give it to, and I brought two items.”
Next, I planned to give a gift to Hae-na, but due to the unexpected revelation of the Fountain incident, I changed my plans. I made her instigate trouble, and the gift I personally prepared was given to Etienne instead. Finally, as if to withdraw from my actions, I returned items to Marquis Pigman secretly.
“Tomorrow, just go to Marquis Pigman and tell him that you received his items and gave them to Etienne. That should settle it.”
In that case, Marquis Pigman will see what is missing, and the moment he confirms that Etienne received it, Rudvi’s plan will be complete.
When Marquis Pigman goes to the prince and explains the situation, the Fountain explosion will become an unrelated matter to him.
“In the middle, things went unexpectedly, but it doesn’t seem bad.”
Rudvi closed the notebook, recalling Etienne’s face from earlier. He went to her with the intention of using her, but it was a very unexpected discovery.
“I knew she would grow up beautifully, but she exceeded my expectations. Seeing the flower bloom so beautifully made me greedy.”
Rudvi thought of Hae-na and Etienne at the same time. They were noticeable girls from a young age. However, his preferences leaned towards Hae-na Josh, so he had considered making her his wife.
But now that both women had become adults, his feelings changed. Hae-na Josh was indeed beautiful, but Etienne Claire seemed more attractive.
While he felt like protecting Hae-na, who seemed fragile in some way, Etienne was the opposite.
Just watching her quietly didn’t seem boring at all. Whether it was meeting her gaze directly or speaking with her red lips, Etienne Claire somehow captivated his attention.
“Now, what should we do?”
Rudvi stood up, holding the notebook.
“I have to go meet my mother. She’s probably worried since her son, who has become free, hasn’t shown up yet. I’ll go and reassure her, and while doing that, I’ll bring up the marriage proposal.”
With everyone on the prince’s side in confusion right now, Rudvi was planning to execute the next plan, declaring Etienne as his wife.
Thinking that Etienne, whom Leharht likes, will be made his own, Rudvi felt a sense of superiority.
“A marriage proposal?”
“I’m going to marry Etienne Claire. I plan to place her as the Marchioness behind me and gradually bring her in one by one.”
“Will she receive a marriage proposal in Gasang?”
The knight was expressing concern but quickly lowered his head, realizing he had gone off-topic.
“I’m sorry.”
“It’s okay.”
However, Rudvi, who usually gave punishment when he was in a bad mood, responded more leniently this time. At that moment, when he wondered if the two years had really changed him, Rudvi spoke as if it were an interesting story.
“The earring I brought from Marquis Pigman will shake Etienne’s heart. It’s enchanted. When she wears the earring, feelings for me will arise, and I will take possession of her.”
So the marriage proposal will undoubtedly be accepted. Even if the noble family supports the prince, what can the Marquis couple do if Etienne desires me?
“Everything will move according to my plan.”
Rudvi confidently stated.
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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