Wuxia
In the first place, I don't even know why she showed up to the house or ate anything when she knows her father wants to use her. That's not me blaming her but questioning the writing since FL has been pretty smart in her actions. Anyways, he's a fool if he thinks nothing is going to happen to him for what he did. I hope Ji Yan finally gets rid of the Shen family, though they'll probably still be around for plot's sake.
That’s another angle. But it’s to tell what one should hope for, especially in her case where things were great until the mistress. I see your point, no doubt.
X_X_I:He's shown no indication of having any love or concern towards her & her thoughts weren't like that, until this recent chapter. For me, the writer is making her act a bit out of character.