章 2297: Mission 28

It was evident that she had advantages.

Even after he had exhausted all the benefits she provided, he would remain as cold and heartless as ever.

She was acutely aware of the kind of life she had endured alongside Lian Xue for all these years. She had no intention of repeating the same mistake.

Why had she returned to the clan? This was the reason.

Moreover, her plan extended beyond merely staying in the clan.

Her true aim was to seize the right moment to request a divorce from the Emperor.

She yearned to sever all ties with Shen Chengwang.

She aspired to chart her own path for the future.

Given Lady You's strategy, why would she desire the purported position of a wife?

"If there's nothing else, you may leave. Lian Xue has just returned from the palace and needs to rest. Your presence is unsettling her," Lady You declared as she ushered him away, retreating to the inner chambers.

Shen Chengwang stood stupefied.