She was born in the countryside and lived a happy, simple life. She used every means she could think of to beautify herself, becoming a unique presence in the village, yet she never seemed out of place. Had nothing unexpected happened, she would have married, had children, and painstakingly crafted what she believed to be a beautiful life. She would have surely become a special kind of village wife—one who could prolong her beautiful youth. But that kind of life was cut short.
'Having lived two lives, Juhua could naturally imagine how resentful and furious Yan must have been. In her young, simple mind, did she believe that if she just worked hard enough, she could seize a brilliant future and grind those who had bullied her under her heel? This resentment was so intense that when the opportunity to return arose, she still chose to forsake it.'
Qingmu asked, "So where is she now? Was she taken to the Capital City, or is she staying at your brother's benefactor's home?"
