Surprising Swan.

Summary

Li Zi Ye, feeling the pressure from Dan Tai Jing Yue, avoids morning classes and heads to the west wing where she studies tea. Their conversation reveals tensions between their factions, with Dan Tai Jing Yue hinting at potential chaos if war erupts. Li Zi Ye acknowledges her ambitions but expresses his lack of interest in power. The atmosphere is charged with unspoken grudges, yet they maintain a façade of civility. News arrives of Xuzhou's fall and Chi Song Qing's unexpected victory over Jiu You Wang, shocking the court. Dan Tai Jing Yue explains Chi Song Qing's strength, attributing it to a powerful artifact, warning Li Zi Ye to be cautious in future encounters.

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