The three people in the room simultaneously frowned.
Chase had been harshly reprimanded by Langy the night before and received a shocking command.
“A scandal over a woman?”
“There must be some misunderstanding, Your Majesty. Elise wouldn’t do such a thing. Perhaps someone confused her with another woman…”
“Misunderstanding or not, it doesn’t matter. Marry Iris.”
It was like being struck by lightning. Recently, Chase had been in a daze.
Shortly after Elise suggested they break up, an absurd article appeared.
Chase wasn’t swayed by it.
He knew the character Elise had shown him, and her love wouldn’t change easily.
She had supported him in every way, sacrificing herself for his sake. She was just tired.
If he quickly proceeded with the engagement and marriage, she would reluctantly follow.
But the situation took an unexpected turn.
He had waited for dawn. And as soon as day broke, he went to find Elise.
He needed to win back her heart. Without her, he was like a bird without wings.
Chase fiddled with a paper of poetry he had written.
Elise had always been delighted with his letters; surely, she would be moved to know he had written poetry.
With that thought, his troubled heart calmed a bit.
“Wait here, Regina. I’ll leave the door open.”
Elise’s voice was heard.
Chase, not wanting to appear anxious, quickly sat on the sofa.
He pretended to look out the window, but then he heard the rustle of a dress.
“Your Highness, you wanted to see me?”
Her calm voice seemed almost cruel.
Chase slowly turned his head to greet Elise.
“Yes. Have you been well?”
He wanted to appear indifferent, but his heart was with her, making it hard.
In the end, his tone was warm and affectionate.
“You must have been worried because of the rumors, right? I’ll solve everything. Sit down for now. We can gradually clear up the misunderstandings others have. You don’t need to explain the rumors to me. I know you wouldn’t do such things.”
Chase’s facial muscles twitched slightly, showing his nervousness.
‘Why is he acting like this? Anyone would think he truly loves me.’
And yet he was planning to use and discard her.
“Your Highness, I have something to say.”
“Speak freely, whatever it is.”
Chase forced a smile.
It was the same false smile he put on when he had to pretend to be kind, contrary to his feelings.
‘It’s me who should be angry about this mess.’
Elise’s gaze grew cold. Everything was going as she planned, except Chase was shaken.
If things had gone as she expected, Chase should have been overjoyed at the news of marrying Iris.
Instead of clinging to her here, he should have been planning a celebration.
“Elise, before you speak, will you accept my gift?”
Chase extended an envelope. Elise took it and set it aside.
“You can read it now.”
“I’ll read it later…”
“Now!”
Chase raised his voice.
Startled, Elise looked at him, and Chase put on a falsely pleasant smile.
“Now, read it.”
Chase was not a good-natured person.
His kind appearance was nothing but a façade.
When things didn’t go his way, he would shout, break things, and sometimes even violently lash out at people.
Cleaning up after his tantrums was always Elise’s responsibility.
Elise read the letter not out of fear, but because she didn’t want to deal with his outburst.
‘Oh, white flower blooming on the autumn hill.’
From the first sentence, she felt a sense of déjà vu.
‘Even in the swaying wind.
And under the blazing sun.
My love for you is like the starlight in the sky.’
As soon as she read the first stanza, Elise remembered where she had seen this poem.
‘It’s the same poem he wrote for me before.’
It was the poem Chase gave her for her 20th birthday, treasured and memorized.
‘And then I found out he had his advisor write it.’
Though slightly altered, it was unmistakably the same poem. Elise couldn’t help but laugh.
“Do you like it? It’s my heart.”
Yes, something borrowed from somewhere else must be your heart. You don’t even have a single original line to write in a poem.
Elise folded the letter and set it down.
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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