Chapter 612 Extortion

Ever since that fake monk proclaimed his affair with Madam Ruan, Mo Daoyan steamed daily with irritation. As soon as he stepped out of his house, the neighbors would point and gesture behind his back, whispering and laughing loudly. Despite his anger, he couldn't lash out at them; he could only bottle up his frustration, which only deepened his resentment towards Madam Ruan. In his mind, it was all her fault, that unfaithful wench, for bringing such shame upon him.

Though boiling with anger inside, Mo Daoyan had to suppress his rage, for he still needed her to persuade Ruan Xinzhi to leave. So, he said, "I can trust you, but you'll have to prove it to me somehow."

"Husband, whatever you ask of me, I will do it," Madam Ruan pledged resolutely to demonstrate her innocence.

"That damned old man is causing a scene right at our doorstep. Get him to leave, now."