As Wang Li continued his relentless assault on the Lin Family's empire, his nightly escapades in Lin Zhenguan's harem became a dark addiction. The women, initially fearful of being caught, now found themselves drawn to him with a fervor they couldn't explain. Wang Li's control over them had deepened with every passing night, his allure undeniable as he seduced them again and again.
Lin Zhenguan's first concubine, Mei Ling, had been the most hesitant at first. Fearful of what might happen if word of their adultery were to spread, she had repeatedly begged Wang Li to stay away. But her protests had always been half-hearted. Wang Li's power, his charm, and the intoxicating rush of their forbidden encounters had overwhelmed her.