He wasn’t a man content with the title of being the next Count of the Schneider family; he wanted to climb higher on his own strength.
It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that he had achieved his goal to some extent. At least there was no one in the capital who didn’t know his name. His grandson’s fame had spread even to his territory, Blauburg.
So when Christoph brought Marianne as the woman he would marry, he was quite surprised. He never expected that he would have a love marriage, not a strategic one.
He didn’t know how passionately the two who met at the university loved each other, but Count Schneider liked Marianne at first sight. She seemed to have considerable patience.
Now, even that Marianne seemed to have given up.
Count Schneider, letting out a short sigh, threw his gaze at her again.
“Did Christoph agree to the divorce? That guy…”
He could not continue his words, closing his mouth abruptly. The count’s forehead twisted faintly as he thought of Christoph’s temperament.
He would never have agreed.
Seemingly guessing what he didn’t say, Marianne quietly responded. Her voice was consistently calm and collected. It meant it was not an impulsive action.
“So I threw the divorce papers and ran away.”
“Ran…?”
Count Schneider opened his eyes wide, as if he had heard something unexpected. Only then did he notice Marianne’s formal dress, and he let out a sigh.
No, it was closer to laughter.
Soon, Count Schneider’s lips burst into laughter. “Ha ha ha.” It was as if he found it extremely surprising that the dignified and prudent Marianne had such a side.
He leaned forward, his ashcolored eyes sparkling.
“You said you ran away? How did you shake off the servants on the day of the ceremony? They wouldn’t have left you easily.”
At his words, Marianne, who had been wearing an awkward expression, quietly unfolded the day’s events. As the count listened to her story, he let out a soft exclamation as she described passing by the hallway in the lounge and her cheeks took on an even more awkward hue.
“Uha ha.”
Having heard the whole story, Count Schneider burst into hearty laughter again. Then, abruptly wiping his expression, he stared at her with serious eyes.
That look briefly reminded her of Christoph. Perhaps, if Christoph’s edges were worn down a little more by time, he might look like the count.
“Yes, what brings the daughterinlaw who narrowly escaped from Christoph to me? Seeing that you came, even mentioning collecting an old debt, it doesn’t seem like an ordinary favor.”
Thinking as expected of the Duke Schneider, Marianne slowly inhaled. He had a penetrating understanding of why Marianne had come here.
“Yes, I have something I would like you to help me with.”
“What do you plan to do if I pretend to help you and then contact Christoph behind your back?”
Duke Schneider asked as if testing her. Marianne gazed at him with thoughtful eyes and slowly licked her lips.
“When I married Christoph, Your Grace, you congratulated our marriage and said that you would grant me one favor, whatever it may be, in my lifetime.”
She reminded him of the longstanding promise. He seemed to recall it, narrowing his eyes and nodding his head.
“It was my gesture of goodwill when you gave up your dream after graduating law school and decided to devote yourself to your husband. You were one of the first women to enter law school, and you were admitted with excellent grades.”
As he said, Marianne had been one of the first women to enter law school. A conservative university had opened its doors to women for the first time to align with societal trends, and she had been admitted with outstanding grades.
Marianne had always wanted to become a lawyer or police officer. The beacon of revealing the truth had made her heart race. Among her female classmates who graduated with her, some had already secured positions as lawyers.
But Marianne gave up her dreams after graduation and chose to live as Mrs. Schneider. It wasn’t resentful or grievous. She loved Christoph, after all.
She thought the life as Mrs. Schneider had sufficient value as well.
“Yes, I know, and I still appreciate it.”
Marianne lowered her gaze as she spoke.
“I know that a promise from Your Grace is never taken lightly. So now, I would like you to keep that promise.”
Duke Schneider’s eyebrows twitched at her firm tone. He looked at Marianne as if seeing something unfamiliar, like a foreign object.
Perhaps thinking he knew her well was arrogance. The thought brushed through his mind.
A graceful lady, quietly supporting her husband. She had suited Christoph’s side so well.
But today, the unexpected side of Marianne undoubtedly took the Duke by surprise.
Yet it wasn’t unpleasant. No, it was refreshing. Thinking about what his grandson would turn out to be, he found it utterly delightful.
After all, a man never broken doesn’t have depth.
“I thought at best you would ask for land or jewels. I never thought I’d find myself in such a difficult situation. But I can’t renege on a promise I made… So, what can I help you with, Marianne?”
Duke Schneider asked with an eager voice. After looking at him for a moment, Marianne finally gulped and broached the main topic.
“Here, in Blauwburg Police Department, please use your influence to get me in.”
“…….”
For a moment, Duke Schneider’s expression was as if he had been struck again. The wrinkles on his brow deepened.
Eventually, he furrowed his brow.
“The Police Department?”
As if not understanding, Duke Schneider asked once more, “Did you just say Police Department?” Marianne nodded.
“Yes, Your Grace. Just tell the chief of police to recommend me. Since I graduated law school, I won’t be disqualified for lack of qualifications.”
Blauwburg was Duke Schneider’s domain. Though he couldn’t wield absolute power as in the past, his influence was still tremendous.
Not only the chief of police. Even influential figures like the mayor and local judges bowed to him. The Schneider family was still intact. No, they were in a more glorious moment than ever before.
Considering the fact that money makes money, it was not a surprising thing that the Schneider family became one of the wealthiest in the kingdom.
Furthermore, Count Schneider had transformed Blauber, which had been nothing but a port town, into the most prosperous trading city in the kingdom. Perhaps Christoph’s flair might have been inherited from his grandfather.
“Police station.”
Count Schneider, who had been muttering that word like a parrot, furrowed his brow once again. His experienced eyes scanned her up and down.
“With a woman’s body?”
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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