Remarried to a top-tier playboy, her reborn ex-husband is filled with regret.

Long Yuanming clung to the cell door, his entire face squeezed into the gap in the bars.

The person outside slowly took off their hood.

The light shone on him, revealing a face he knew all too well.

The Shen family.

Long Yuanming was overjoyed.

"Shen! It really is you! You've come to save me?"

Shen remained silent.

She looked at her former husband, and a cold smile slowly crept onto her lips.

That smile made Long Yuanming's back stiffen for no reason.

But he still forced a smile.

"I knew you wouldn't abandon me."

You still care about our marriage, don't you?"

Shen turned her head and glanced into the shadows.

"Open the cell door."

The jailer came out from behind, smiling obsequiously.

"If you actually bring the person out, you'll have to pay extra."

Shen nodded.

"Get him the best cell, clean him up, and you'll be well paid."

Long Yuanming was practically carried out by two jailers.

He was filthy and smelly, and could barely walk steadily.

But as soon as he entered the new cell, he was stunned.

There's a bed, a table, and even a lamp here.

A small window was opened high up in the wall, allowing a sliver of sunlight to see through.

Before long, the bucket of hot water was brought in.

Someone else brought over a clean set of prison clothes.

"Is this for me?"

The jailer chuckled.

"Yes. The young lady said we can't make you suffer too much, so let us help you wash up first."

Long Yuanming's eyes reddened with emotion.

"Shen, I knew it, you're the one who treats me the best."

He was trembling all over when he sat in the hot water.

The heat seeped into his bones from his skin, as if warming his wretched life back to normal.

After changing into clean clothes, he sat on the edge of the bed and felt that he could finally look like a human being again.

Before long, the food arrived.

There was meat, wine, and white rice.

He no longer cared about appearances and began to eat heartily.

After eating and drinking, Long Yuanming's face gradually regained its color.

He wiped his mouth before looking towards the door.

Shen stood there, watching him.

But there was a hint of disdain in his eyes.

Long Yuanming was about to get angry, but he swallowed it back.

After a moment, he forced a smile.

"You actually have the ability to command the jailers of the Censorate. Did your father-in-law leave you some money?"

How much is left? Is it enough for me to rise again?

Don't worry! If I could do it all over again, I would never treat you unfairly.

You are still my queen, but once I sit on the dragon throne, you will be my empress!

Shen remained silent, but her gaze towards him grew increasingly cold.

Long Yuanming felt uneasy under her gaze, and his smile froze on his face.

"Why...are you staring at me like that?"

Shen slowly raised her hand and pulled open her collar.

Under the firelight, his neck and collarbone were covered in uneven burns.

She rolled up her sleeves again.

On both arms, the skin and flesh were torn open, and scars were layered one on top of another.

Long Yuanming's pupils contracted, and he asked evasively.

"What...did you do this?"

Shen straightened her clothes again.

"How did I end up like this? Don't you know?"

Long Yuanming, you never thought of taking me with you when you left, did you?

You had me knocked unconscious and thrown into the fire; you didn't even need to use any sleeping pills.

Long Yuanming's face turned pale.

"No! Let me explain! I didn't..."

"You dare say you didn't?"

Shen laughed, a laugh that was both sharp and cold.

"My father managed the Ministry of Revenue for you for half his life, but in the end he was beheaded and his head was displayed to the public."

My mother and my sister have suffered endless humiliation because of you entering the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution).

Last night, I took the silver my father had hidden to rescue them, but what I found was my sister's corpse.

My mother, on her very first day at the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution), committed suicide by running into a pillar.

The Shen family served you wholeheartedly, but in the end, I'm the only one left.

Long Yuanming, let me save you.

sure.

"Settle these accounts first before we talk."

Long Yuanming's mouth was open, and sweat was dripping down his chin.

"Th-those were all caused by Xiao Fang! It wasn't me! I..."

Shen stopped looking at him.

She turned around and raised her hand towards the outside.

"Bring it in."

The cell door swung open with a "whoosh".

A dozen or so disheveled prisoners were pushed in by the jailers.

Ms. Shen threw a bag of steamed buns on the ground.

The prisoners pounced on them and started grabbing.

She stood outside the door, her voice calm.

"His Highness Prince Yi has a great fondness for keeping male concubines."

Although you are a bit older, you can still keep him company.

"Whoever is well served, I'll bring them smoked chicken and roast duck next time."

Upon hearing this, the prisoners, who had been expressionless, all raised their heads.

A moment later, like a pack of starving wild dogs, they surrounded Long Yuanming.

Long Yuanming's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Get out of my way! All of you, get out of my way! Don't touch me!"

No one cares about him.

Remembering the grievances she had suffered, Shen clenched her fists and stared intently at everything in the prison cell.

She could hear shouts, cries, and curses coming from inside.

A slow smile crept onto his lips.

In the front hall of the Censorate, Lin Huiyin was reclining in a chair.

He half-closed his eyes, as if he were about to fall asleep.

A spoiled brat came in from outside and whispered in his ear.

"Brother Lin, the woman is still inside."

They're sending clothes, wine, and food; should we arrest them or not?

Lin Hui didn't open his eyes, but spoke slowly.

"Why arrest her? She came all this way just to get revenge, didn't she?"

The young playboy frowned.

"But this is against the rules. That woman bribed the jailer with money."

"It wouldn't sound good if word got out that someone wields such influence within our Inspection Department."

Lin Huiyin chuckled.

"How could you possibly turn a blind eye to something in a dilapidated cell?"

Xiao Fang kept Long Yuanming around initially for fishing purposes.

I figured that at best, I could only catch a few of Zhao's old subordinates.

Unexpectedly, instead of the fish, he attracted his enemy.

The young playboy blinked.

"So you mean, we won't arrest them?"

"Don't arrest them yet."

Lin Huiyin picked up the teacup and blew on it.

"Let's watch the show first, let her make a fuss."

The young playboy chuckled.

"That's true, it's much better to just watch the show; they can't really cause any trouble anyway."

Lin Hui smiled and glanced at him.

"That's right, that's called making the best use of people."

He took a sip of tea.

"Go keep an eye on things from the back. Don't worry about what's going on inside, just make sure no one dies."

The young playboy responded and skipped off.

Lin Hui put down her teacup and looked towards the back hall.

"Long Yuanming will have to swallow the debts he owes sooner or later."