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

Summary

Cen Qi urges the Empress Dowager to allow Song Yao Zhi to rise from her kneeling position, which she reluctantly agrees to. Cen Qi offers to take Song Yao Zhi to Chang Le, and after some back-and-forth with the Empress Dowager about who should escort her, he leads her away. Cen Qi questions Song Yao Zhi about her feelings towards Xiao Zi Jian, suggesting that she is caught in a complicated situation. Song Yao Zhi clarifies that her relationship with Your Majesty is merely physical and that she does not aspire to his heart. Upon arriving in the side hall, Chang Le joyfully greets Song Yao Zhi, and they share a moment of light-heartedness despite the ongoing tension between the Crown Prince and the Empress. Lin Rou Er enters and greets everyone respectfully, but Song Yao Zhi continues her conversation with Chang Le. They are soon called to the banquet, where Song Yao Zhi is seated next to Xiao Zi Jian, who is displeased with her presence. Cen Qi's casual remark allows her to sit wherever she wishes, leading her to sit next to Chang Le, further angering Xiao Zi Jian. The chapter highlights the intricate dynamics and tensions within the royal family.

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