Chapter 1.1 - Divorce (Second Marriage to Eastern Palace)
Chapter 1.1: Divorce “She smiles and asks how painful it is to part in this world.” “A heartless lover, too cruel to express.” “Longing that cannot be fulfilled…” A soft, melancholic voice echoed from the courtyard, accompanied by the sound of a pipa, weaving a tapestry of heartache that felt intoxicating, soaking into the heart and constricting the soul. “That country girl still has the face to listen to such songs, what a shameless wench!” A carriage stopped outside the alley, separated from the sorrowful melody by just a wall. A woman stood next to the carriage, cursing under her breath. Dressed in a tea-colored spring outfit and wearing her hair in a round bun, her sharp features made it clear she was not to be trifled with. She cast an irritated glance at the tall walls of the courtyard, holding back her frustration, unable to express her anger fully, so she muttered a complaint to show her dissatisfaction. The singing in the courtyard continued, its soft tones carrying the ...