Nellia felt embarrassed and blazed like dry firewood.
On the opposite side, Ton exuded a strong presence. He seemed to be intentionally avoiding looking this way, but he must have already seen.
Ton will face various troubles today.
As Nellia struggled to get out of the marquis’s embrace, the marquis spoke in a firm voice.
“It’s punishment.”
Punishment…!
Trying to break free from the marquis’s arms, Nellia shouted.
“I haven’t done anything to deserve punishment…!”
She had gone through so much trouble to save Ton.
Rather, she was thankful to the marquis for saving Ton.
“You acted dangerously.”
“That was all for Ton…!”
“That was a mistake. You shouldn’t put someone else’s safety first in a dangerous situation.”
Nellia thought the Marquis, who casually spoke with Ton in front, seemed somewhat indifferent.
“It was dangerous, but if I hadn’t gone to save… Ton might have been sold as a slave.”
“That’s a problem for later.”
With a more chilling response, Nellia chose to remain silent.
If this conversation continued, it seemed Ton would only be hurt.
‘No… did he already get hurt?’
Ton’s eyes seemed to sparkle…
While Nellia was quietly nestled in the Marquis’s arms, thinking that she had said something unnecessary, she felt a slight pain when her wrist brushed against the Marquis’s fabric.
“Ah…!”
A muffled scream escaped Nellia’s lips.
Looking down at her wrist, she noticed a wound, probably scratched when she was rescued in the mountains.
The Marquis instantly grabbed Nellia’s wrist.
“Where are you hurt?”
“…I rolled down in the mountains, and I think it happened then.”
Nellia spoke while watching the Marquis’s reaction.
Even though the pain was hers, she didn’t know why she had to be conscious of the Marquis’s reaction.
However, judging by the Marquis’s earlier attitude, if she said she was in pain, there was a good chance he would turn the carriage back to where they were before.
It seemed inevitable that blood would be spilled if they went back there.
Nellia tensely awaited the Marquis’s response. Fortunately, he only sighed deeply and didn’t say anything about turning the carriage back.
Instead, he lowered his head and kissed Nellia’s wrist.
“Ugh…”
The lips were soft and gentle, but each touch of the wound stung, and it felt strangely itchy.
The Marquis’s kiss traveled up the arm, not missing a spot where the clothes didn’t cover.
When the lips touched the neck, Nellia held her breath.
“H… please stop.”
“I don’t want to.”
The Marquis, as if throwing a tantrum like a child, spat out short words and kissed her again.
Aware that Ton was in the same space, Nellia’s head felt so hot that it might boil.
To do such a thing in the presence of another person.
What could Ton be thinking right now? Nellia couldn’t bring herself to look at Ton.
If she checked Ton’s reaction, she might faint again from embarrassment.
As time passed, the kissing became more persistent. The Marquis, who had been kissing Nellia’s forehead, now murmured provocatively.
“Who touches Nellia, I really hate it to death.”
The Marquis had his eyes tightly closed. Seeing the Marquis restraining his boiling anger, Nellia felt sorry.
“Hurting is even worse.”
For a mere touch, the Marquis was anxious enough to spread such persistent kisses.
Nellia gently stroked the Marquis’s hair. Along with her touch, the silver hair scattered softly.
“Marquis… I’m sorry for making you worry. There won’t be such things happening from now on.”
The Marquis opened his eyes. His silver eyes shook in various directions.
“If something goes wrong with Nellia, she might turn this city into ruins… So, please… just stay by my side.”
Although I don’t know what it means to turn it into ruins, considering the strange power I saw earlier, it could be possible.
Nellia spoke with a calm voice to reassure the Marquis.
“Yes, I’ll stay by your side.”
The dark atmosphere that had covered the Marquis’s face completely disappeared.
As soon as they returned to the Marquis’s mansion, Charlotte, who had been wandering around the front gate, embraced Nellia. She shed tears profusely as she looked at the unharmed Nellia and Ton.
On the other hand, the Marquis sent an even colder gaze to Charlotte. It seemed he blamed her for the danger he had faced earlier.
However, when Nellia and Ton returned, it was already too late, so Charlotte decided to stay overnight at the Marquis’s mansion for today.
Nellia guided Charlotte to her room and stood in front of the door. Charlotte, who had cried a lot, had eyes as red as a rabbit.
Watching Charlotte’s reddened eyes in silence, Nellia suddenly remembered what happened a while ago.
“Charlotte. I know you may be upset with the Marquis’s attitude, but please understand. He was probably worried a lot today.”
Charlotte just lowered her head like a guilty person.
“It’s natural for the Marquis to be angry. We were all in danger because I lost my necklace…”
Charlotte bit her tender lips. Her bloodless face seemed like it could collapse at any moment.
“So, it’s understandable that the Marquis is angry…”
Nellia felt sorry for Charlotte, who seemed to be apologizing as if she had committed a deadly sin.
“Charlotte, it’s okay. Everything has been resolved.”
With Nellia’s affectionate words, Charlotte sniffled and grabbed Nellia’s hand. The alertness in Charlotte’s red eyes blurred with tears.
“Nellia, thank you…”
Charlotte once again shed tears. Her eyelashes, wet with tears, pointed downwards.
“If it weren’t for Nellia, the butler might have been in trouble… Then I would have… never been able to escape from a lifetime of guilt.”
Nellia embraced Charlotte and patted her back. Although Charlotte’s tall stature made the gesture look a bit odd, the comfort seemed to work as Charlotte’s restless movements gradually subsided.
Eventually, Charlotte raised her head. Tears still lingered in her red eyes.
“I’m sorry that I can’t do anything for Nellia…”
Nellia didn’t think that way.
On the contrary, she felt a sense of relief as the burden on her heart had lessened.
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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