Chapter 191: The Test of Loyalty

Chapter 191: The Test of Loyalty

The silence is broken by a single voice. "We stand with you, Your Majesty!"

It is a voice from the crowd, followed by another, and then another. Slowly, like a wave, the cheers begin to rise, growing louder and louder until the entire square is filled with the roar of approval.

Lin Yuer breathes a sigh of relief. The people are with her—for now. But the victory is fragile. She knows that General Xian will not give up easily, and the unrest in the provinces has not yet been quelled. But this is a moment of triumph, a victory of trust and truth over rebellion and fear.

Li Mei approaches, her face serious. "The message has reached the provinces. The people are rallying behind you. But there are still pockets of resistance. We must remain vigilant."

"I know," Lin Yuer replies, her gaze hardening. "But this is not over. General Xian is not just fighting me; he's fighting everything we've worked for. And I will not allow him to undo what we've built."