The real heiress's image collapsed after being subjected to mind reading.

Summary

A Li Ya has a generally positive view of her marriage arrangement with Gu Yi Jing, despite feeling annoyed by his impatience and a recent change in his demeanor. Gu Yi Jing, sensing something amiss, decides to investigate A Li Ya's recent activities. In her room, A Li Ya is agitated after their conversation and instructs her assistant to ensure that chefs learn Gu Xi Zhi's cooking skills, threatening punishment for those who fail. The assistant recalls past traumatic experiences under A Li Ya's orders, highlighting the oppressive environment she creates. A Li Ya's assistant has learned to navigate her dangerous whims to survive, having previously faced severe punishments. She now tries to please A Li Ya to remain indispensable. A Li Ya inquires about Gu Xi Zhi, prompting the assistant to provide information about her beauty, intelligence, and popularity. A Li Ya seems interested in Gu Xi Zhi's qualities, which leads the assistant to cautiously praise her further. The chapter illustrates A Li Ya's manipulative nature and the assistant's struggle for survival within her oppressive environment while hinting at A Li Ya's growing obsession with Gu Xi Zhi.

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