After speaking, she collapsed into his arms unconscious, and Ling Kong's eyes shook. She had never called him so intimately before. This unfamiliar form of address, however, stirred a strong tremor within him, an incredibly familiar sensation.
...
Three years later.
The shocking events of that night, like a thunderbolt illuminating the sky, eventually settled into calm. Madam Aisha accused her ex-husband of scandalous dealings, sparking a massive national uproar and inciting public outrage. Governor Yun's reputation was in tatters, although he adamantly claimed the woman's accusations were manipulated by others. However, not many believed him. Anti-monarchist sentiments grew louder, while the Councilman's support surged, gradually dominating the situation.
