Returning to their quarters, Qian Yuxi headed straight to her room to recuperate, while Xuanyuan Chen paced alone in the courtyard with a solemn expression, secretly pondering the upcoming trial the next day. He knew all too well that the situation surrounding this trial was intricate and complex. Various factions were lurking in the shadows, colluding with one another like starving wolves waiting for the right moment to pounce and tear them apart.
As for Murong Guan, she was simply too naive, seeming completely oblivious to the hidden crises and stakes involved.
"Xuanyuan Chen, what are you thinking about out here? Are you worried sick about tomorrow's trial?" Murong Guan appeared silently by his side, blinking her large, watery eyes and asking with utter innocence.
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