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

Summary

Cen Ye addresses rumors in the capital questioning his legitimacy as the late emperor's son, claiming that they suggest he has muddled the royal bloodline. To dispel these rumors, he proposes a blood test with the heir of Rong Qin Wang, who is deceased. After a brief ceremony, Cen Ye and the heir both provide blood samples. As the officials watch, Cen Ye instructs them to quell the rumors and find the truth. The atmosphere is tense, with officials aware of the consequences of dissent. Following the banquet, Song Li Qiao and Zuo Qing Lan discuss the fading momentum of support for the Crown Prince, while Zhan Dong anxiously awaits in the Imperial Study for a meeting with Song Yao Zhi. She inquires about the longevity pills he gifted her and insists on inviting the Taoist priest who knows the formula to the palace immediately, despite Cen's concerns about the late hour.

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