Her father, the Count of Seiren, and her brother Patrick were engaged in a heated debate with the nobles of the knight’s family.
And when she turned her head the other way, her eyes met with Lucius, who was conversing with young nobles.
As their eyes met, Lucius casually whispered something to the young noblewoman beside him. Soon, her cheeks blushed, even seen from afar.
What would Reneb’s reaction have been if she were the old Reneb?
She would have been rolling her feet, guessing what the two were talking about.
But now, Reneb was fine even if Lucius spent the night with another woman.
Rather, it was better.
She had already experienced what would come back if she envisioned the future with that man.
Reneb chuckled softly and turned her head. Just then, the chamberlain who had gone to speak to the Empress returned.
“I will guide you.”
Reneb moved her steps, glancing briefly at the Empress.
Whether the Empress was watching Reneb too, their eyes met immediately. Reneb’s eyes slightly curved into a smile, and she quickened her pace.
In her previous life, the Empress had announced shortly after the bell rang at 12 o’clock, that Lucius and Reneb were in a relationship.
As a moment when most of the powerful nobles were gathered, it could be said that Reneb’s path to marriage was completely blocked.
‘I won’t be fooled twice.’
(This is the time separator.)
Following the chamberlain’s guidance into the reception room, the Empress was sitting upright.
“You wanted to see me?”
Reneb gathered her hands demurely and spoke calmly.
“I thought it would be best to make a decision quickly, so I asked to see you again, taking the liberty.”
“I wonder what the reason is for hurrying the decision.”
The Empress, who had dismissed the chamberlain, stared intently at Reneb. She seemed cautious, wondering if there was some ulterior motive.
This attitude of the Empress was natural.
The Imperial Palace was a battlefield without guns and swords. A place where one could lose one’s head for a single slip of the tongue.
Reneb was not unaware of the Empress’s mindset to tap the stone bridge and then cross it.
“I am very sorry that I cannot tell you the whole situation.”
“……”
Staring straight into Reneb’s eyes, the Empress quietly nodded her head.
She was wearing a kind expression, but there was something that couldn’t be hidden. A gaze that seemed to penetrate her thoughts.
To the Empress, who ruled as the queen bee of the social world, Reneb must have looked like a fledgling who had just made her debut.
She probably thought that a gap would naturally be revealed as they conversed.
That’s why Reneb spoke with an intentionally naive face.
“But what I can certainly tell you is that if Her Majesty the Empress does not make a decision quickly now, later on, things will become very complicated.”
After Reneb’s words, the Empress, who had been thinking for a while, finally opened her mouth.
“I wonder if you know that regret over a decision made now, there will be no use later on.”
It meant not to waver in the decision made when the situation became unavoidable. Even then, it might be said that the words were spoken out of ignorance or youth, and the words could be recanted.
Reneb moistened her eyes with the intention of nailing the Empress.
“Your Highness, a woman’s tears should not be shown so easily.”
Despite the Empress’s words to stop, Reneb pinched her thigh hard. As she blinked once, another teardrop rolled out.
“I… I do not want to marry Prince Lucius.”
“Is that the reason you are leaving for Basuke?”
Reneb’s eyelids trembled violently.
Then, a teardrop fell down the other cheek.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“It’s quite curious. Any unmarried lady would dream of marrying the third prince…”
The Empress tapped on the table with her forefinger as she spoke.
“To kick away fortune with your own foot seems suspicious.”
“To me, marriage to Prince Lucius can never, ever be a fortune.”
This was the truth that came from deep within Reneb.
Whether Reneb’s death was the Empress’s will, or the will of the government Esika, or whatever. Despite having given everything, Lucius did not protect Reneb.
That was the reality and the conclusion.
Thinking back to the moment before her death, the image of her son Kyle, who had been snatched away by the knights just within reach, came to mind. This time, unrefined tears welled up violently.
Tap, tap, tap tap tap.
Whether Reneb’s crying was bothersome, the Empress’s tapping on the table became more urgent.
“……Very well. Alright.”
Only then did the Empress accept the proposal.
“Ah, right. With this, you will become completely estranged from the Empress, you are aware of this, right?”
“I am fully prepared.”
At Reneb’s reply, the corners of the Empress’s mouth curled satisfactorily.
Did she think she was on the same side for a moment? Or did she think that this was the will of the House of Siren?
The Empress took off a piece of jewelry she was wearing and handed it to Reneb. As if to announce that it belonged to the Empress, the initial N was engraved on the jewelry.
“Remember the fact that you received help from the House of Siren in a difficult moment.”
Reneb bowed deeply, clutching the jewelry tightly.
“Thank… you, Your Majesty.”
“If His Majesty finds out that I have made this decision unilaterally…….”
With a small sigh, the Empress murmured as if grumbling and lowered her head.
The Empress left the reception room first, and only then did Reneb raise her bowed head and wipe her tears. It was a small victory, but she was not content with it. There was still a long way to go.
“The makeup you worked so hard on is a mess.”
Looking at Reneb coming out of the reception room, the Empress spoke. As a maid fixed Reneb’s tearstained face, the Empress reached out her hand.
“Shall we now go to the battlefield?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
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!”
——
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]
[Touch the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to move to the next chapter if you want.]
