C314 The next Step Wait!

Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the city's eastern boundary, a beautiful woman watched Lin Yuan intently, her brow furrowing in a slight frown. A flicker of confusion crossed her gaze, betraying her inability to decipher Qiao Yilin's thoughts.

Her name was Zhen, hailing from the Zhen family of the Imperial Capital—a merchant lineage with the Prime Minister's support. While not the most powerful