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

Summary

Xiao Zi Jian asserts that he will manage his marriage with Rou Er, urging Song Yao Zhi to focus on her recovery. He reflects on how her feelings towards him have changed since their earlier affection. Song Cheng He, Song Yao Zhi's brother, confronts Xiao Zi Jian about his treatment of her, warning him of the family's potential intervention if he mistreats her. Song Yao Zhi expresses her determination to separate from Xiao Zi Jian in a way that benefits everyone without involving her family. She acknowledges her transformation since the marriage and discusses family matters with her brother, who is protective of her. After Cheng He leaves, Xiao Zi Jian sends her fruits, which she finds annoying. Later, she is brought into the palace by Gao Xuan, where she meets Cen. Despite her illness, she maintains composure and discusses her blood drawing with him, expressing curiosity about the poisonous insect involved in her treatment. Cen coldly informs her that once the insect is dealt with, she will be executed.

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