Luo Wen was the head of the Luo Family, one of the Eight Great Clans, and wielded immense power.
Those who could rival him were of high status themselves. However, even individuals of similar standing to Luo Wen looked down on Luo Fangfei, let alone go against him for her.
Luo Fangfei wanted to rid herself of Luo Wen, so she targeted Zuo Yuanyi, the husband chosen by Tong Rao.
Zuo Yuanyi's modest family background made him more appealing than the wealthy young masters accustomed to mingling with high society. Moreover, Luo Fangfei perceived that beneath Zuo Yuanyi's docile exterior lay a chauvinistic attitude. With a bit of manipulation, he would likely resist submitting to Tong Rao.
After Tong Rao interrogated Tong Sinian and Tong Jiayin about the situation, she had Zuo Yuanyi kidnapped. After torturing him to uncover the truth, she sent him to the crocodile pool.
Tong Rao could not tolerate betrayal.
