Chapter 185: The Ghosts of the Past
The next few days are filled with tension as Lin Yuer waits for news from the scouts. She keeps her focus on the empire, overseeing the rebuilding of the marketplace and the establishment of new trade routes to encourage economic growth. Despite the distractions of the emerging rebellion, Lin Yuer remains determined to push forward.
However, a letter arrives that changes everything.
The seal is unfamiliar, but the handwriting is unmistakable—her father's. Her hands shake as she opens the letter, a strange mix of emotions flooding her. Her father had been a distant figure in her life, his absence often leaving a void that no one could fill. The letter is short, but its contents are unsettling:
"I know what you are doing, my daughter. The empire is in danger, and you are walking a dangerous path. You cannot control the forces that are stirring in the shadows. You must prepare yourself."
Lin Yuer reads the words again, a chill running down her spine. What does he mean by "prepare yourself"? And what forces are stirring in the shadows? She has always known her father had connections to powerful factions, but she never imagined they might be aligned against her.