Chapter 62: The Stakes Rise
Lin Yuer's decision to ally with Wei Li turns out to be the right one. He successfully completes the task she set for him, gaining her trust. Together, they begin to strategize on how to defeat the noble factions plotting against her. With Wei Li's inside knowledge of the court and Lin Yuer's business acumen, they form a formidable team.
However, their plans are interrupted when a new threat emerges—someone within Lin Yuer's own network is revealed to be working against her. A trusted merchant who has been handling her goods has been secretly colluding with the nobles to siphon off profits and feed false information to her enemies. The betrayal cuts deep, and Lin Yuer must now confront the possibility that even her closest allies may not be who they appear to be.