Li An, abandoned at birth in the cold palace, gains a miraculous gift when a seed from the Tree of Knowledge enters her mind, enhancing her intelligence and pushing her on a mission to gather wisdom points by applying her newfound knowledge. As she grows, she uncovers her noble heritage and encounters her destined fiancé, a proud young general who looks down on her. Will she be able to win his heart, or will he conquer her first? In time, as she showed her abilities, she was given a fief, a barren land. Now, will she be able to turn this wilderness into a blossoming rose? Or will she give up and just live a carefree life? Let's read and find out.
Chapter 45 Book 2 Journey to the City of Lo'ar
The cold dawn mist clung to the cobbled courtyard like a silken veil, casting an ethereal glow over the somber faces gathered there. Concubine Su's eyes brimmed with unshed tears, her gaze firmly fixed on Li An, who stood before her, poised, small yet formidable. Alu and Misha, her two loyal maidservants, huddled nearby, dabbing their eyes with trembling hands. Though their faces mirrored the sorrow of this parting, their loyalty bound them to conceal their grief, if only to give Li An strength.