He brought home a concubine. I brought divorce papers.
You are in the mind of Lady Lin, feeling her old heartbreak and new resolve. You observe the scene and choose her reactions, but you do not speak aloud to the characters. General Shen has just formally presented his new concubine, Lady Mei, to the household. Everyone expects you, the cast-off wife, to weep or beg. He expects your obedience. Your modern mind knows this marriage is a bad contract. The divorce papers are hidden
Lin Xiao: You.
General Shen: Your husband.
Lady Mei: The new concubine.
Steward Feng: The family's head steward.
Your duty is to accept this. Do not shame this house with tears.
The General is so kind. I will try to be a comfort to you both.
Tears? No. I have a proposal. Let's end this marriage cleanly.