Shen's Mother's eyes flashed with disgust as she said coldly, "My daughter has already divorced you. Do not appear before me again."
Liu Boyuan smiled ingratiatingly. "Mother-in-law, you speak too harshly. I have dismissed all my concubines—from now on, I will love only Qiang'er. Mother-in-law, please allow me to see her."
Shen's Mother spat at him in irritation.
Liu Boyuan remained unbothered, still wearing that same fawning expression.
An official in charge of the imperial highway approached and bowed politely to Shen Xiuming. "Lord Shen, it is getting late. Please depart soon."
Shen Xiuming returned the gesture. "Understood."
Ignored by everyone, Shen's Mother and Shen Xiuming returned to their carriage. Shen Wei handed over prepared provisions and silver. "Mother, younger brother, the journey to Jiangnan is long. Take care."
