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

Summary

The chapter begins with Song Yao Zhi urging Cen to ensure that a Taoist priest does not escape after a previous night's encounter. Cen reassures her that he has already sent someone to fetch the priest. As they share a tender moment, Song Yao Zhi falls back asleep. When she wakes up, Cen serves her lunch and they discuss the arrival of the Taoist priest. Despite her fatigue, she is eager to see him. Cen offers to carry her, but she declines, wanting to maintain her dignity. They arrive at the Xingqing Hall, where Song Yao Zhi directly questions the Taoist about the efficacy of his longevity pill. The priest claims it can cure many ailments but hesitates when asked about its formula, raising suspicion. Under pressure, he reveals that the pill contains rhinoceros horn, which piques Song Yao Zhi's interest as she connects it to a potential remedy for a curse. Afterward, Cen discusses plans for establishing girls' schools, aiming for gender equality in education. Song Yao Zhi expresses her concern that Cen's actions may feel like a debt owed to her, emphasizing that her motivations are personal and not transactional. Cen reassures her of his feelings, and they share a moment of understanding.

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