Ijiri Matabei Yoshitoshi's solemn reminder fell like a heavy stone upon a calm lake, instantly shattering the serene warmth that had rested on Princess Ren's face.
Her complexion gradually darkened. Her eyes, which had been as bright as stars, now seemed veiled by gathering clouds, growing deep and inscrutable. Ijiri Matabei Yoshitoshi's words stirred a sharp, unpleasant emotion within the Princess's breast. A trace of imperceptible disappointment and dissatisfaction surfaced in her gaze, as though his words had struck a deeply hidden chord, evoking a resonance within her—yet a thoroughly negative one.
Complex and ambiguous expressions flickered across Princess Ren's face: contemplation, helplessness, and a faint, lingering sorrow intertwined, making her countenance appear both contradictory and enigmatic.
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