Chapter 114: The Unseen Enemy
In the wake of her victory, Lin Yuer turns her attention back to the inner workings of the empire. The nobility, although temporarily subdued, is still a force to be reckoned with. Their resentment has not disappeared; it has merely been driven underground. Lin Yuer begins to sense an unease among the court officials, a tension that was not present before.
She receives word from her spies that an unknown faction, perhaps another splinter group of disgruntled nobles, is working in the shadows to stir unrest. They have begun to make subtle moves—quietly purchasing land, making alliances, and strengthening their influence over certain regions.
Lin Yuer realizes that she must remain vigilant. There are enemies she cannot yet see, forces that are working against her from the shadows. The battle for the future of the empire is far from over.