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Upon sitting down, Chen Afu noticed that, despite her thick makeup and court dress laden with gemstones and jade, Rong Zhao looked significantly more haggard and aged. The change extended beyond her physical appearance, even her spirit seemed to have wilted significantly. She was far from the domineering presence she once was.

She heard from Mrs. Chu that the scar on Marquis Chu's forehead was a result of being hit by Rong Zhao for visiting a mistress. That was only what was done this time. If Marquis Chu had dared to visit a mistress in the past, who knew the chaos that Rong Zhao and Lady Ma would have ensued.