Raising a Villain to Guard the House: Part 2

The proud Left Commander of the Imperial Censorate is unraveling. A mere country woman has him twisted in knots—obeying her whims, abandoning his legendary composure, acting like a lovesick fool. He tells himself touching her is charity, that she should grovel in gratitude. Yet his rage isn't aimed at her supposed schemes, but at her brazen refusal of him! The humiliation burns: he, an imperial official of impeccable standing, married this vulgar peasant twice—both times forcing her to the altar. Now she dares resist? Unthinkable. But the more she slips through his fingers, the tighter his obs…