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

Summary

Cen takes Song Yao Zhi into a side hall, dismissing the palace servants. After placing her on a couch, he instructs her to draw blood for a cup. Fu Lin rushes in, concerned about Cen's serious injury, but Cen downplays it and sends Fu Lin to fetch medicine for Song Yao Zhi. As she tends to her own wound, Song Yao Zhi reflects on Cen's character, contrasting her perception of him as a tyrant with his current caring actions. Cen contemplates the threats to his throne, aware of his brothers' ambitions. Fu Lin returns with medicine, suggesting it be prepared for Song Yao Zhi to avoid suspicion. Cen dismisses the idea of sending herbs regularly, believing Song Yao Zhi is fine, but eventually instructs Fu Lin to wake her up to leave as dawn approaches. Song Yao Zhi, feeling dizzy, asks for Lord Gao to help her, while Cen scoffs at her perceived delicateness.

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