At a banquet, Xu Yuwei intimidates her stepmother and Xu Mingyue with her commanding presence, revealing a newfound calmness and depth. Subsequently, Xu Yuwei secretly meets with Chu Tianyang, the patriarch of the Chu family. Chu Tianyang is troubled by his second son, Chu Zichen's, incompetence and profligacy. Xu Yuwei volunteers to discipline Chu Zichen, in exchange for the Chu family's unconditional support in business and connections. Impressed by Xu Yuwei's composure despite her youth, Chu Tianyang agrees to her terms, even allowing her to discipline him strictly as long as she ensures his safety and his "lifeblood." At this moment, a furious Chu Zichen bursts in, protesting his arranged marriage to a "country bumpkin." Xu Yuwei prepares herself for the confrontation.
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