Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Observing Su Binâs contemplative expression, Qin Zhenzhen suspected that he disagreed with her earlier statements. Feeling a tinge of disappointment, she decided to address the issue:
âYou donât have to dwell on my previous words. After all, our divorce is inevitable.â
âOnce weâre divorced, you can marry as many women as you please.â
Su Bin promptly conveyed his stance, saying, âI wholeheartedly concur with you. Since weâve become husband and wife, both parties should remain
faithful. â
Qin Zhenzhen was taken aback, and then, somewhat embarrassed, she added, âItâs a positive sign that you share this perspective. In due course, youâll come to appreciate the advantages of monogamy.â
âLetâs refocus on the matter at hand. Why exactly did you suggest we put on a charade in front of the old eunuch earlier?â
It was clear that Qin Zhenzhen was steering the conversation in a different direction.
Su Bin set aside his thoughts and elaborated, âI received information from the palace that the Emperorâs interest in you has taken an inappropriate turn, more akin to primal desires.â
âAfterward, the Emperor protected both you and your grandmotherâs lives in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen Dowager, which has raised my concerns that he might intend to keep you in the palace.â
Qin Zhenzhen countered, âThe Emperor saved our lives before Her Majesty the Queen Dowager because I had saved his life.â
âI acknowledge that the way he looked at me was unsettling, but I noticed that he reverted to his normal demeanor afterward. He must have realized that I am a married woman.â
âAs the leader of the nation, he naturally upholds stringent standards for women. Even if he harbored intentions toward a married woman, it would remain nothing more than intentions.â
âWhen it comes to actual actions, they wouldnât dare cross that line.â Su Bin shook his head. âYouâre only aware of half the story.â
âItâs precisely because His Majesty knows youâre a married woman that he withdrew his initial intentions. However, if he discovers that we didnât truly consummate our marriage, his thoughts may take a different turn.â
âWhat if he were to discover your unique constitution that could be of benefit to him? Do you think he might reconsider?â
Qin Zhenzhen was taken aback. âAre you suggesting that my grandmotherâs eldest sister might reveal to the emperor that I possess a unique constitution?ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Su Bin nodded. âOnly the Jiang Family is aware of this special constitution within their lineage, and it has been kept a secret for quite some time. Using this secret as leverage with the emperor seems to be the only logical approach.â
âIf she were to vividly describe the marvels of such a constitution to the emperor, I suspect he would be reluctant to let you go.â
âHe might find a pretext to retain you within the palace, perhaps without officially recognizing you as a consort. This way, his reputation remains untarnished, yet he retains the mental satisfaction.â
Qin Zhenzhen furrowed her brows. âSo, what do we do then?â
This predicament had been weighing on her mind throughout their discussion.
Their primary reason for leaving the palace this time was to strategize with Su Bin on how to handle the emperor, that lecherous old man.
Su Bin also appeared troubled. âMerely putting on a facade in front of the old eunuch wonât be sufficient to avert the crisis. I do have a plan that might prove useful, butâ¦
Qin Zhenzhen inquired urgently, âWhat is your plan? Donât keep me in suspense. Itâs quite distressing!â
Only then did Su Bin reveal, âThen letâs proceed with the charade. What if we were to spend the night together tonight?â
Qin Zhenzhenâs face flushed crimson. âAbsolutely not!â
Su Bin was definitely trying to sneak a peek at her beauty!
Despite his undeniable charm, she couldnât bring herself to engage in such an intimate act before they had truly formed a deep connection..