The Scumbag favors his concubine and eliminates his wife? The tyrant invites me to indulge in an affair.

Summary

Xiao Zi Jian expresses frustration over his wife accompanying the princess to fetch items, feeling pressured by Fu Lin and Chang Le to let her go. Despite their insistence on being magnanimous, he perceives it as weakness. Tensions rise as he refuses to release his grip on Ru Niang's hand until Fu Lin reminds him of the consequences of defying an imperial decree. Eventually, he lets her go, and she quickly leaves with Chang Le. Cen Qi approaches Xiao Zi Jian, suggesting he should separate from Song Yao Zhi to protect his reputation, warning that the emperor may take her into the palace soon. Cen Qi's words ignite Xiao Zi Jian's anger and panic as he realizes the truth in them, but he is unwilling to bow to the crowd's expectations. The chapter ends with Xiao Zi Jian confronting Cen Qi about the way he refers to his wife, emphasizing his claim over her.

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