Chapter 174: A Fragile Peace
As the council disbands, Lin Yuer retreats to her private chambers, the weight of the meeting settling over her. The nobles may have given her a tentative agreement, but she knows this peace is fragile. There will be more challenges ahead, more obstacles to overcome.
Her mind drifts to the future—her plans for the empire, her vision for the people, and the love that still feels so distant. Her heart aches with the knowledge that she is not only fighting for power but for a future that will shape the lives of countless people.
But Lin Yuer is not afraid. She has faced rebellion, betrayal, and the weight of leadership, and she will continue to face whatever challenges come her way.
For she is not just a ruler. She is the future of the empire.