Imperial Capital, Prince Mu's Estate, Shuyu Pavilion.
A young noblewoman in lavish brocade robes sat gracefully before her dressing table, gazing blankly at her own haggard reflection in the bronze mirror.
She had been confined to this Shuyu Pavilion for a full three months. Winter had given way to spring, transitioning from the snow-wrapped depths of winter to this warm, blooming season.
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