Initially, Lin Ruyan had intended to travel by land. However, she suddenly changed her mind and ordered the caravan to switch to the waterways. The crew, unable to refuse her commands, complied, which led to Xiao Chen and Lin Ruyan crossing paths just a few hours later.
Holding her child, Lin Ruyan stood on the deck, feeling the breeze and watching the sunset. The infant in her arms was sound asleep. In that moment, Lin Ruyan felt a strange sense of tranquility.
"The further south we go, the warmer it gets. It is exactly the environment you wanted, Miss!" said her maid, Linglan, who had remained faithfully by her side. Linglan had witnessed the entire process of Lin Ruyan’s marriage to Xiao Chen and her subsequent abandonment.
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