Father Has Been Pretending in Both His Lives - Recaps - Arcs

Arc 1A Father’s Second Chance

After dying with Xiao Huaijin in his arms, Xiao Lin awoke years earlier and began showing his young son the care he had once withheld while secretly investigating the Shen Clan’s influence. The arc left Xiao Lin encouraging bonds among the princes, but wary of Xiao Yu as memories of their former conflict returned.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Crown Prince’s New Home

Xiao Huaijin grew closer to Xiao Lin and his siblings while learning to bear grief, take on responsibility, and advise on state affairs. The Shen Clan was punished, Lu Ming began preparing defenses at Shuofang, and Xiao Lin received a report of mismatched cavalry supplies as Xiao Huaijin recovered from illness.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries