Lin Ruyan had never imagined that there would come a day when she would feel fear. But that was in the past; the Lin Ruyan of today understood that nothing was ever as simple as it once seemed.
She and her husband had been dragged into a web of resentment, and she knew that things could no longer be as they once were. This realization only deepened the anxiety in her heart. She found herself wishing for a resolution to all of this, rather than the constant, daily apprehension she lived with now.
Soon, a banquet was held at the palace, and naturally, Xiao Chen and Lin Ruyan received invitations. Given their current prominence and unique status at court, refusing the summons was out of the question. With no other choice, the couple dressed in their finest and made their way to the palace.
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