“There must have been many people there too.”
“Yes, there were. So things progressed faster. The Empress quickly granted her approval.”
“Yes, you did a great job.”
“Thanks to that, I was assigned to be the escort of the Count’s Majesty.”
“And you were granted a title along with that.”
“Yes, as soon as the title of Baron is conferred, I intend to submit a formal proposal to the Ines family.”
Ines looked at him without a word. Fortunately, her expression, lit from behind, would not be well seen.
“But, Ines…? Are you not surprised by what I said?”
“I’m surprised.”
“Aren’t you… happy?”
“I’m happy.”
Just by joining the Count’s Knights, he had reached the pinnacle of life he could achieve.
Now that he has received the title of Baron and will send a proposal to her family, her father will not oppose it much. Then she will marry him sooner than she would have in her original life. Will that bring her horrible future closer more quickly?
“But, Joseph?”
“Yes, Ines.”
“Don’t we have to go now?”
“What?”
She had intended to soothe Joseph’s mind enough to send him away, but she could not bear to look at his face. She wanted to draw his sword and cut his throat even now.
“You came as an escort for Lord Graham, didn’t you?”
“That’s right.”
“So you have to go quickly. How can you keep leaving Lord Graham alone?”
“There are other escorts as well.”
“But you have to work harder at times like this. These are the people who have allowed you to receive the title of Baron. Isn’t it?”
“…….”
“Go ahead.”
Joseph bowed his naive head to Ines, but he repeatedly clenched and unclenched his fist without leaving straight away.
She noticed that he wanted to hug her and took another step back from him. He, who could not come closer to her, moved away from Ines with a face where regret was dripping.
Before he completely disappeared from sight, Ines quickly followed Joseph. Since he had met her and returned, he would surely tell the conversation between the two.
(This is a time separator.)
At that time, Carson was not far from the two people, listening to everything they shared. It was quite disappointing that, though he followed, worrying about what harm Graham’s escort knight might cause her, what he learned was quite trivial.
A lowranking lover opposed by the family.
It was a common story.
Judging from the fact that he received the title of Baron by setting up a merit, he was clearly a knight from a commoner background. Although it was not known how the two met and fell in love, he felt a bit bored with a story that was more clichéd than he thought.
Should it be called a charming act that the young lady of the rural estate might commit?
Perhaps it was because her actions had distinctly differed from other women that there might have been a special story, or so it was rashly guessed.
But there was an unclear corner.
If their conversation had been encountered in print, it would have seemed quite natural. But the emotions going back and forth were somewhat awkward.
A cynical laugh escaped from Carson’s lips as he pondered the current flowing between the two people. It was just an illusion that he had created as well.
Returning to the ballroom, Carson didn’t head towards the center but used the back stairs to head to the secondfloor lounge. Since it was a place where only those with a status of Earl or higher could enter, the chances of no one being there were high.
As expected, the space was empty. The bright lights in the room bothered him during the banquet, so he only left the lamp near the sofa where he was going to sit and turned off all the other lights. Soon a servant appeared, asking if he needed something to drink, to which he ordered strong alcohol.
The maid who received the order from the servant brought the alcohol and food, but he only took the bottle and glass and had everything else taken away. After telling her that there was no need for her to stand by, he poured a full glass of alcohol for himself.
He could no longer bear the unenjoyable banquet that he had been feeling since earlier.
“Well, there’s nothing wrong with that.”
He spat out a sighlike murmur and sank deeply into the sofa. As he tilted his head back, he used his free hand to loosen the tightened muscles on his shoulder.
A highpitched laugh of a woman came to his ears, followed soon by a low male voice.
Carson scowled with a sense of defeat. He didn’t want to exchange greetings with anyone now. Before he could decide what to do, their footsteps approached the door. Carson quickly stood and hid his body behind a pillar before the door burst open.
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?
——
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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