"They… that lady intended to move against me…"
Shen Qingling turned her head sharply, sensing someone approaching.
Before her stood the Marquis' bodyguard, Chen Wei, flipping his long hair with an effortless air of elegance.
Like he was the center of attention.
"Ah… get out of the way.
Marquis, appeared.
With a swift, commanding motion, he pushed the bodyguard aside effortlessly.
He stepped forward elegantly, one arm resting behind his back, the other swinging lightly as he moved, his presence radiating authority.
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Forced by the clan rules, I married her…
The Marquis' inner voice was calm but carried the weight of restrained anger.
…to continue the family line, to have offspring.
But she has always been domineering, mistreating her daughters-in-law.
My wife and I… we have never had a good relationship.
After that, I was stationed at the border.
Memories of her fighting him, her fiery words, came rushing back:
"I hate you! Are you a dog of a man?!"
Five years ago, I intended to divorce her… but then I heard she had fallen seriously ill, unconscious…
Back to the present, his gaze landed on her.
Now… she's awake.
If she cannot distinguish right from wrong, if she continues to bully the daughters-in-law and indulge the Crown Prince…
I, Xiao Yanting… will definitely divorce her.
With that thought, he straightened his posture.
Tall, imposing, his presence seemed to fill the entire courtyard, a mountain shadow over everyone present.
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Wow… this is my "cheap" husband…
Shen Qingling's inner voice whispered in astonishment.
That look… that charisma…
She raised her hands to her lips, a mixture of surprise and satisfaction lighting up her face.
Isn't he just a walking, talking top-tier book lover?
Her gaze lingered on him, sharp and intense, as if memorizing every detail.
At once, everyone in the courtyard stood up those who were kneeling included.
"Welcome, Father!" they called in unison, bowing low with impeccable respect.
Xiao Yanting's inner voice continued, slightly puzzled.
Why does she look different?
His eyes swept over her carefully.
She looks… much younger, more beautiful than I before. And somehow… more charismatic.
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