Lu Ying adjusted her appearance, tossed out the words, "Figure it out yourself," then walked outside the screen to handle official documents.
Shen Yinning was furious.
That damn man really had some nerve—taking advantage of her but refusing to help solve her problem!
He was the kind to pull up his pants and pretend not to know her afterward!
Unable to plead further with Lu Ying, Shen Yinning was soon escorted by Gui Quan and De Sun back to the small courtyard where the laundry was done, since Lu Ying typically forbade her from staying overnight in the study.
The study retained traces of Shen Yinning's unique fragrance.
After reviewing a few memorials, Lu Ying's mind kept replaying scenes of Shen Yinning tearfully pleading for mercy—how she allowed him to take whatever he wanted, her delicate face bearing vivid red palm prints pitifully, and still choking out words meant to please him.
