On the day of her return to China, she was tied up and coaxed by the richest man to get her marriage

Look closely—this scoundrel has indeed started setting a trap for her!

Everyone has physiological needs. If Si Qing doesn't like her, he'll definitely find another woman.

So Si Qing's question was clearly a test of her opinion on mistresses. The subtext was: he will find other women in the future, and she dares to have any objections?

Yu Jinzhao thought to herself, what could she do? Of course, she didn't hesitate to state her position.

"Mr. Si, I understand what you mean. Don't worry, as long as you're happy, it's my fault for bothering you and Miss An."

The surroundings quieted down. A breeze swept across the pond, causing ripples on the lake's surface and swaying the crabapple blossoms on the treetops, creating soft, rustling sounds.

A vibrant crabapple petal fell from a branch and landed on Si Qing's broad shoulder.

He lowered his eyes and stared at Yu Jinzhao, his shirt flapping in the wind.

The sunlight was intense, and he was enveloped in bright light, yet inexplicably seemed to be trapped in darkness, emanating a chilling aura from head to toe.

Despite the warm summer weather, she broke out in a cold sweat.

She lowered her eyes nervously, wondering if her actions were not satisfactory enough to him.

Thinking of this, Yu Jinzhao looked up again, smiled gently, her tenderness reaching her very bones, perfectly demonstrating the magnanimity and tolerance of a first wife.

"In that case, I'll pretend I don't see you two spending time together in the Imperial Garden from now on."

For the sake of your reputation, if necessary, I can even cover for you and ensure that your illicit relationship is never discovered.

"..."

I really dare to say it.

Si Qing curled his lips, reached out and pinched her chin, speaking in a dangerously low voice.

"I don't like any of the words you utter; you might as well cut them off."

His eyes were deep, dark, and sharp, filled with a cold, aggressive gaze. When he looked at her, his gaze seemed to materialize, as if he wanted to slowly tear her body apart.

She seems angry. What, weren't her words nice enough?

Yu Jinzhao's throat bobbed, and his chin, which was being pinched painfully, moved with difficulty. His tone became increasingly considerate and gentle.

"Also, if Miss An wants to be the mistress of the Royal Garden, that's fine too. Just say the word, and I'll step down anytime without hesitation!"

Look how generous and sensible she is! With a wife like her, every man in the world must be envious of Si Qing!

Madam, please stop talking!

Yin Zhuo covered her face, unable to bear watching any longer!

It's good that his wife is gentle and considerate, but every word she says is hitting Mr. Si's sore spots.

An Ran, who was standing nearby, heard their conversation and her pretty cheeks turned completely red, both happy and shy.

She couldn't help but exclaim "Ah!" and jumped up and down, acting coy and affected, "I never expected that Mr. Si would like me too."

Otherwise, why would the wife that Master Si married be willing to give up her status as the mistress of the Imperial Garden?

It must be that Master Si has long been deeply in love with her; her heart is pounding.

Thinking about it, An Ran could no longer control her excitement and ran towards Si Qing with small, quick steps, disregarding everything else.

"Master Si, why didn't you say so sooner? Whether you were married or not, I would have been happy to serve you."

As she spoke, she opened her arms and was about to throw herself into his embrace.

However, Si Qing quickly dodged, and An Ran missed her target, turning around to look at Si Qing with a wronged expression.

Since he's already touched his wife, shouldn't he want to be even more intimate with the woman he's truly in love with?

Si Qing glanced at her coldly, as if he had seen something filthy. A sharp, undisguised hatred flashed in his eyes, chillingly intense.

"Leave far away!"

It has to be said that good looks are everything.

Even though Si Qing's tone was filled with icy impatience, every move he made carried the unique authority of a superior. When his cool and roguish eyes swept over, An Ran was so handsome that her legs went weak.

An Ran's heart fluttered, but she thought Si Qing was just teasing her; men always like to flirt with women they like.

So, adhering to the truth that it's easy for a woman to pursue a man, An Ran persisted and tried to get closer to tease him, "Master Si... ah!"

With a scream, An Ran was kicked into the pond next to her by Si Qing.

Good heavens, I was utterly speechless!

This left Yu Jinzhao completely bewildered, and he looked on with astonishment at An Ran screaming in the pond.

Si Qing didn't even look at An Ran. He tightened his grip on Yu Jinzhao's chin and forcefully turned her head away from An Ran. "Why are you looking at her? Look at me."

Yu Jinzhao looked at him obediently.

Si Qing asked her, "Have you learned it?"

The swaying shadows of the trees cut the sunlight into dappled circles, brushing against his striking face and giving him a dreamlike, alluring feeling.

It has to be admitted that he has features that drive countless girls crazy, which made her momentarily lost in thought before she belatedly uttered an "Ah."

"As Mrs. Si, it is your duty to deal with those who have ulterior motives towards your husband."