If it were before today, and Feng Nian could hold him like this, he would be very happy.

But now Shen Zhinan felt only afraid.

He was just a weak Omega raised in a sheltered environment since childhood. Feng Nian was a strong and powerful Alpha, even stripped of his general status.

Having cuckolded Feng Nian, maybe this powerful alpha would get so angry that he would directly end his life.

Anyway, as long as Feng Nian was willing, with just a little movement of his fingers, Shen Zhinan's life could be over.

During a period of absent-mindedness, the back of his body came into contact with something soft, then Shen Zhinan was placed on the bed in the bedroom.

He didn't return last night, and the bed was still as neat and clean as when he left last night. At this time, wrinkles appeared on the sheets as he lay down.

"What do you want?" Shen Zhinan took a few steps back, using both hands and feet. He raised his head and looked at Feng Nian warily. He defiantly tilted his head, revealing his neck.

The once snow-white neck was now covered in glaring kiss marks, making anyone who saw it couldn't help but wonder just how much the alpha from last night had adored this swan-like neck, to hold and nibble on it incessantly.

Feng Nian's fingers hanging on his side twitched slightly, and his thin lips formed a tight line: "Why did you do that?"

Do what?

Feng Nian's cold gaze was like sharp blade.

Shen Zhinan lowered his head to avoid Feng Nian's gaze, and in his peripheral vision was a black snake bracelet wrapped around his wrist.

Hua Qianshuang said that this bracelet could protect him. Even if Feng Nian was so powerful, it was impossible to be more powerful than the emperor of the empire, right?

He breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense nerves relaxed.

Shen Zhinan was amused by his psychological change. Is this what it feels like to have a backer? Even if Hua Qian Shuang didn't love him, perhaps he might just see him as a pretty trinket or a tool for bearing children.

Yet, Hua Qianshuang was still the person who could protect him, a support to stand behind.

This sense of security that came from having someone to rely on was something he hadn't felt in a long time.

"Are you coming to question me with a force of arms? You should understand the reason for my actions better than anyone,” Shen Zhinan's palm gently caressed the smooth, cool bedsheets below him, "On this marital bed, only I have ever slept; in this bridal room, including today, you have entered a total of three times. What meaning is there, truly, for such a marriage to exist?”

"I begged you for a divorce two years ago, and you insisted that I pay a lifelong price, saying you would never let me go. You don't love me, refuse to release me, and won't be my support. Now you ask me why?"

With a mocking laugh, Shen Zhinan raised his head and stared at Feng Nian indifferently.

This fragile omega had eyes that concealed sharp knives, ready not only to cut others but also not minding hurting themselves.

"Because I need an Alpha who can take care of me, and I need an Alpha who can help me when my father is seriously ill. To be more practical, I need an Alpha that can help me through my estrus." Shen Zhinan raised his chin slightly, and said under Feng Nian's gaze, "Instead of someone who brings other woman home, ignores my pleas for help, and remains indifferent when I need him."

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In the past, Shen Zhinan rarely complained to Feng Nian about these things, and he always felt guilty for forcing Feng Nian into marriage.

Now that things had reached an irreversible point, he suddenly poured out all the grievances he had held for several years.

For many people, these might just be a few complaints.

For Shen Zhinan, those were lonely and cold days and nights, which lasted for five years.

Feng Nian was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "You want a divorce?"

"I guess by now the rumors of my infidelity have spread all over the capital. What, you'd rather be cuckolded than let me go? Even if you're willing, your beloved Jiang Yueying, would not agree."

Feng Nian was a man who cared deeply about his reputation. How could he allow a cheating wife to stay with him?

Even if Feng Nian wanted to take revenge on him, he would not be allowed to divorce.

Will Jiang Yueying agree? Will Feng Nian's adoptive parents agree? Will Feng Nian’s subordinates and colleagues agree?

If his father hadn't suddenly become seriously ill and he couldn't find any other way out, Shen Zhinan wouldn't have used his body to make a deal with the emperor.

Perhaps, he would have muddled along for a lifetime with Feng Nian like this, or perhaps one day met a premature end.

But that might be fate.

Feng Nian said in a particularly mean tone, "Okay, I'll help you. After all, I don't want a notorious omega to be my wife."

His heart felt like it was being held tightly and crushed. Shen Zhinan's eyes were red and he cursed: "I'm not worthy. Go and love that omega carrying another man's child, let her be your wife!"

At this time, Shen Zhinan couldn't imagine what would happen one year later today.

Feng Nian did love an omega who was pregnant with another man's child.

But at that time, the omega had already become someone else's wife.

In this moment, Feng Nian was about to make a decision that he would regret for the rest of his life.

He didn't want Shen Zhinan anymore.

He didn't want the omega who was clinging to him wanting to get married and spend a lifetime with him five years ago.

This beautiful omega, once praised as the Rose of the Empire, even the most beautiful omega in the Galactic Empire, left the General's Mansion in the most embarrassing manner.

In just one day, the entire imperial capital learned that Shen Zhinan had betrayed his husband, Feng Nian, and engaged in an affair with another unknown alpha.

In the imperial capital, Feng Nian, surrounded by countless supporters, had won the sympathy of many. They angrily pointed at Shen Zhinan for not knowing how to cherish, even though many were aware that in the past five years of marriage, Feng Nian had been extremely indifferent and disdainful towards Shen Zhinan.

But which alpha in the entire Galaxy Empire was better than Feng Nian?

Which alpha dared to snatch Feng Nian’s omega and disregard his reputation?

The onlookers were also eager to find the alpha who touched the "Empire Rose." After all, which alpha dared to openly confront Feng Nian, known as the "Star of the Empire."

But unfortunately, there has been no news about this mysterious alpha.

Some people began to speculate whether Shen Zhinan had been deceived by some alpha.

No matter how beautiful Shen Zhinan was, he was just a powerless omega, worthless except for his good-looking skin.

No one would risk inviting retaliation from this imperial general by putting a green hat on Feng Nian's head.

The best explanation was that Shen Zhinan was deceived by an unknown alpha. This alpha disappeared completely after enjoying the delicious omega, not even appearing when Shen Zhinan returned to the General's residence to request a divorce. He left the poor and foolish omega to deal with all the challenges and embarrassment.

They mocked and ridiculed Shen Zhinan, who was driven out of the general's residence, laughing at the disgraced wife of a bankrupt family, eager to see the miserable end of Shen Zhinan after being abandoned by Feng Nian.