Liz buried her face in her knees, overwhelmed by despair.
The fact that she was abandoned alone in a strange city was unbearably terrifying. What should she do from now on? How should she live here? Should she go to another city nearby and try to find a new job? Even if she found a servant job here, would they hire someone from the countryside?
“What are you doing there?”
Hearing a voice, Liz raised her head abruptly. A woman was looking down at her.
“Why are you crying alone here?”
“…I got kicked out, and I have nowhere to go.”
“Is that so? Then come with me.”
“…What?”
“If I take you, our young lady will like it.”
“Young lady?”
“You’ll know if you come. If you don’t want to sleep on the streets, hurry and follow me.”
Liz hesitated for a moment but decided to follow the woman. After all, she didn’t want to spend the night alone in this unfamiliar city.
“We’ve brought her, miss.”
“All right, good job. Rachel.”
Liz widened her eyes, grinning nervously, and soon began to shiver with fear.
Since the moment she entered the luxurious mansion for the first time, she had wondered how all this happened. However, with the appearance of the woman referred to as “Miss,” everything began to make sense.
In a way, she had voluntarily entered the tiger’s den.
Terrified, Liz prostrated herself before Riley, sitting on her knees, pressing her nose to the ground, and raising her hands high, starting to beg.
“I was wrong, Miss. I’m sorry, Miss… Please forgive me just once. I did everything wrong. I…”
“What did you do?”
“…”
“Do you know what you did wrong, and are you asking for forgiveness from me?”
In response to Riley’s question, Liz started to sob, shoulders shaking. Tearfully, under her stained eyes from embarrassment, tears streamed down her cheeks without a pause.
Drip, drip. Shedding tears, Liz recalled the misdeeds she had committed in the past.
Liz was the one who harassed and instigated Riley.
She cursed whenever Riley passed by, occasionally spat on the bread she was eating, intentionally broke doorknobs to trap her inside, or pretended to accidentally spill the water in the bucket on her. There were countless times she tormented her. She taunted and led the harassment. There were so many that she couldn’t remember each one.
“I just wanted to look good in front of the young lady… I’m sorry; I was foolish. I did everything wrong. It’s not because I hate the young lady…”
“I understand. It was a natural atmosphere there to harass me.”
“I’m sorry, truly sorry. I’ve committed a grave sin. But… please, spare my life, forgive me. I’ll do anything. So, please, just my life…”
Riley approached the trembling Liz, then slowly reached out to pat her shoulder, bending down to align their eye levels. Liz flinched as Riley gently touched her, her back quivering.
“Why would I have brought you here just to deal with you?”
“…”
“It’s just a bit amusing. You, who devoted your whole life to loyalty, abandoned in an instant by the master you served.”
Liz, filled with unjust feelings, now began to cry aloud like a child.
Observing Liz in that state, Riley laughed bitterly.
‘…I always wanted to cry, but the one who tried to make me cry is now crying and repenting in front of me.’
It wasn’t pitiful. It wasn’t as satisfying as she thought.
What should this feeling be called? It was a bit absurd, and at the same time, it felt empty. It was strange to realize that she had lived in pain, dominated by such immature and foolish people.
Those who seemed so big and formidable back then could now seem so small that they might break if touched.
“I will never forgive you for the rest of your life.”
“…”
“So, should I deliver the punishment?”
At the mention of punishment, Liz, terrified, rose from her kneeling position. She rolled her eyes incessantly, gathering her trembling hands, and pleaded with sobs for her life.
Riley firmly held Liz’s hands, which were shaking, and spoke.
“Live as my person for the rest of your life, beside me, who you hated, resented, and tormented.”
“…?”
“While living under my command for the rest of your life.”
Liz stopped crying. Her body, which had been trembling, gradually began to calm down. She looked at Riley with wide eyes, as if she couldn’t believe it.
“Miss…”
“I hope you don’t misunderstand. I’m not helping you now; I’m planning to use you.”
“…”
“Silently endure, being used under me for the rest of your life. That’s the punishment I impose on you. If you don’t like it, leave right now.”
Liz had nothing left for Clare anymore.
Moreover, she thought that if she could repent beside Riley, she didn’t mind enduring any mistreatment.
It was much better than wandering the streets as a beggar immediately. Liz wiped away her tears and said,
“I will be loyal to you for the rest of my life.”
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…
——
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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