The new pavilion is currently under renovation, and Zhen Wan is taking this opportunity to rest while recruiting staff. She is preparing for the new shop and teaching them how to create those cosmetics, not worried at all about her techniques being stolen, as she intends to continuously innovate as her brand grows.
Zhao Qingzhuo is now the Grand Secretary. Lin Jiaoyan has become a living corpse, and even Lingyu, the only child she was raising, has been handed over to Xiao Shixue to look after. With Grand Tutor Lin losing his influence in the inner palace, his combat effectiveness has been cut in half.
Meanwhile, Zhao Qingzhuo is diligent and conscientious, maintaining a low-profile and humble demeanor, which has drawn an increasing number of people to his side at court. The two factions have long been at odds, like fire and water.
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