He wouldn’t have to do that because no one would want to marry him.
Whether he decided to do as he said, the Duke moved as if to grab my wrist.
I tried to retreat, but because I hid Shasha behind me, if I moved wrong, Shasha would fall over.
So I had to stand still and watch him come.
The Duke, who seemed to have trouble even walking, suddenly moved at an astonishing speed. Just when I thought he would grab my wrist.
With a swish, the Emperor drew his sword from his waist. He didn’t stop there and held the sword to the Duke’s throat. Whether it was the cold sensation of the blade or not, the Duke quickly retreated.
Even so, there was a slight scratch on his throat.
“Yo, Your Majesty!”
“I said back off.”
“That is…….”
“If you don’t want to die. Do you find my words amusing?”
Only then did the Duke reluctantly step back. Even with a slight cut on his throat, he didn’t seem to feel the pain as he smiled awkwardly.
“No, that’s not it…….”
“Leave your filthy desires be. Unless you don’t want to be a man again.”
His sword clearly went downward, aiming at one point. The Duke was frightened and hastily retreated.
“Yo, Your Majesty…….”
“Go away. If you don’t want me to see you humiliated.”
“…….”
The Duke, who seemed to push as much as he could, gave up, seeming to think it was no use.
“Don’t worry though. I will repay the money you paid to the Earl’s family. So it won’t be a sad situation for you.”
Now, even if he regretted it, there was nothing he could do. The Emperor had gone so far, what could the Duke do?
As if he realized this now, the Duke nodded his head regretfully, moving back at a decidedly different pace.
“I understand.”
“Yes. I was hoping you wouldn’t do any more stupid things, what a relief.”
He chuckled and finally sheathed his sword.
The Duke still seemed to have a lot to say, but looking at the firm Emperor, he finally turned around. But his eyes were directed not at me but at the Countess. They seemed to exchange glances for quite a while.
Thus, a moment passed.
Eventually, after the Duke left, the Countess, who was still left blankly, slowly retreated as if to leave without the Emperor noticing. Of course, the Emperor could not have failed to notice it.
The Emperor’s lips curled as he visibly moved in a more crooked stance than before, folding his arms and staring at her.
“Trying to escape?”
“Ah, no. I, I just feel like I’m not supposed to be here…… I was about to withdraw……”
“Not supposed to be here? Doesn’t there need to be a Countess who’s another protagonist?”
At his words, the Countess awkwardly chuckled.
“I…… Is that so.”
“What do you mean ‘Is that so’? Rather, the Count and Countess seem quite remarkable. I feel like applauding.”
“Wwhat are you talking about.”
“You ignored my words even though I spoke so. Truly impressive, isn’t it? To move as they please, even against the Emperor’s command? Had I not come, would you have forcibly sent Isabella away?”
“Haha…… That is…….”
The Countess, who had been forcing a laugh, busily bit her lips as if they were drying.
“Not content with that, now you would run away?”
“Eescape? Since the Duke left, it seemed like our time to withdraw……”
Having revealed her intentions, the Countess’s mouth hung open. What should she say? What excuse should she make?
How can she get out of this situation? Those thoughts bubbled up in her expression. But there was no way out.
The Countess had only done what she shouldn’t have.
“There is a law that marriage is arranged by the parents, but it seems questionable when a scoundrel of a parent tries to sell their child like that. Not only the parents but the law is the problem.”
“We didn’t know.”
“You didn’t know? Now? That’s a nice excuse. I didn’t know anything. So it’s the fault of the person who deceived me. But did you really not know?”
“If we knew that he was such a person, we never would have…… allowed the marriage.”
The Emperor’s gaze was much sharper than before.
“As if you didn’t know. Is there a fool who doesn’t know about Duke Liberato? Besides, you sought a husband who would pay any price, didn’t you?”
“No. Surely, surely……”
“Another lie. How tedious.”
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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