In the corner of the banquet hall, Lady Mei watched the festivities unfold with a scowl. Despite her earlier defeat, her resentment toward Lin Feng and Lian had not diminished. She had quietly plotted her revenge, unwilling to accept that her power had been stripped away.
"I will not allow them to continue to bask in their happiness," she murmured to herself, her fingers idly twisting a napkin. "They will pay for their betrayal, and I will reclaim my place among the nobles."
She glanced around the room, observing the interactions between the guests. An idea began to form in her mind, one that could sow discord once more.