Lin Zhaoyue felt a breath of resentment pent up in her heart; she was determined to regain the upper hand against Yao Zhiwan, especially since the other woman had never once stood a chance against her in Wen Yi's eyes.
She deliberately changed into a magnificent gown and traveled by carriage to the Marquis of Pingyang's Estate. Upon inquiry, she learned that the Marquis had only recently returned and that the estate was currently hosting guests.
Lin Zhaoyue frowned. In his youth, Wen Yi had been a man of talent, yet he despised the smell of copper and had no interest in officialdom or worldly success. He held only a sinecure in the imperial court, spending his days indulging in poetry, painting, music, and chess, living a life of graceful ease.
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