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

Summary

Song Yao Zhi confronts Cen Qi about a past offense, demanding that Luo Yan kneel and apologize publicly to maintain her reputation. After some hesitation, Cen Qi agrees, and the public apology takes place with the entire army present. Luo Yan reluctantly kneels and admits his mistake, but Song Yao Zhi escalates the situation, emphasizing the gravity of his offense against royal authority. She claims divine protection for the Hui Dynasty, leading to the appearance of a phoenix in the sky, which elevates her status among the soldiers. Cen Qi expresses disdain for Song Yao Zhi's ambitions, questioning her involvement in politics. She counters that she seeks to change the traditional views of women in power. Tensions rise between them, and Cen Qi acknowledges her greater ambition than the Empress Dowager. The chapter ends with Cen Qi plotting against Your Majesty and Song Yao Zhi, intending to act decisively that night while the army's morale remains high due to Song Yao Zhi's influence.

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