The peonies in the Imperial Garden were in full, enchanting bloom, but Aran had no heart to admire them. Her mind was haunted by the look of disdain on Emperor Chujing’s face as she had departed. It was clear that Emperor Chujing intended to tear her and Ayuan apart.
Aran felt deeply unsettled. She wondered if Ayuan could truly stand up to his father, or if the Emperor would resort to some scheme to force Ayuan to abandon her.
Min Dalei walked ahead, introducing the various peony breeds to Aran, but she heard none of it; eventually, she even failed to keep up with his pace.
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