The Capital City had long since fallen under enemy control, and Pei Jinxiu and his men would not be able to return for quite some time. Many, believing the outcome to be settled, had flocked to pledge their loyalty to the Lin Family, though many others did so only under the weight of the family’s tyranny. Secretly, the Lin Family had dispatched many agents to track down Pei Jinxiu’s whereabouts.
Outside the window, a drizzle fell incessantly. The green leaves on the branches were a deep, rich hue, and the ancient, storied architecture of the city, washed by the rain, looked like a scene from a Jiangnan ink-wash painting. Pei Jinxiu stood before the window, watching the distance in silence.
Zhen Wan slowly opened her eyes. Her pale face was etched with exhaustion, and she caught sight of Pei Jinxiu’s lonely silhouette.
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