Hu Jing showed no regard for decorum, declaring his departure and driving off abruptly, leaving Hu Jie standing in his wake. The sudden departure left her fuming, her usual composure shattered as she stomped her foot in frustration.
However, once her anger subsided, she found herself without any other recourse. For her, her maternal family was her greatest support, their commands unchallengeable. Having enjoyed their protection, she had to pay the corresponding price. This was a lesson she had learned deeply after her father's departure.
No one knew how much pain she had endured over the years. On the surface, she was the belle of the military district, greeted with respect by everyone who met her. Yet within her family, she was nothing more than a puppet, always cautious and careful, fearing that one wrong move would cost her position to other girls in the family. It was a consequence she could not bear...
