Chapter 61: An Unlikely Ally
As Lin Yuer navigates the treacherous waters of the capital's politics, she receives an unexpected visitor—Wei Li, the ambitious young nobleman who had previously tried to align himself with her. This time, his approach is different. He is no longer seeking a partnership or a business deal. Instead, he offers his help in the face of the growing conspiracy against her.
Lin Yuer is wary, remembering his previous attempts to manipulate her. However, Wei Li insists that his loyalty has shifted. He explains that he is tired of being controlled by the corrupt forces in the court and wants to break free. His offer of assistance is genuine, he claims, and he is willing to help her defeat their common enemies.
Lin Yuer finds herself torn. Wei Li has been a source of frustration in the past, but she also understands that the capital is a dangerous place, and she could use every ally she can get. After careful consideration, she decides to test his loyalty. She gives him a small but crucial task—one that will prove his sincerity. If he completes it without betrayal, she will consider his offer seriously.