The Powerful Minister Forces a Marriage, and the Cast-Off Widow Marries into a Prestigious Family

Everyone said that Wen Xi had married into the Shen family and landed herself a lofty match. But before she could even reach that high branch, an even higher one forced itself into her hands. Shi Hechen had always considered himself well-brought-up, convinced that he had long since outgrown desire. But the moment he met Xu Wenxi, desire took root. He wasn't afraid of it. Instead, he carefully nurtured it until it put down roots and blossomed. He had to have her. He was willing to tear off his hypocritical mask and become a villain who would stop at nothing, all for the sake of taking her away. "Even if everyone condemns you and your sins are unforgivable?" "So what? At least I won't stand by as a mere spectator in her life."