The Top Scholar Is a Live-In Husband - Episode 8

Ian reveals that his late wife Joy, believed to have died in a countryside accident three years ago, was actually a frail child from a poor background who faked stories to protect his family's reputation. Zoey, who is unmarried and negotiating her future, insists their marriage is void because of Ian's devotion to Joy. Ian requests to stay at Zoey's residence to investigate suspicious details surrounding Joy's death, claiming an imperial mandate. Despite Zoey's family's objections about reputation, Ian insists his presence is justified, setting the stage for tension as Zoey contemplates fleeing to escape the unfolding drama.