114. Bai Zhi's Mother's Death (7000 words) _2

And it was then that Lady Jin noticed a change in Bai Zhi's personality.

She became more silent and calm than before, as well as more ambitious and diligent.

If the Bai Zhi of the past resembled a noblewoman who had never experienced the cruelty of society, eloquent and cheerful in demeanor, with a soft, innocent light in her eyes,

then, at that time, it seemed as if she harbored immense sorrow, with a black flame continuously burning in her heart...

As Bai Zhi's aunt, Lady Jin keenly observed this change and had tried to counsel Bai Zhi many times, but... to little effect.

Latterly, with the situation of the nobility in the federation deteriorating bit by bit, and considering Bai Zhi was now the Bai Family's only legitimate daughter, Lady Jin thought that her being ambitious was also a good thing. Therefore, she gradually gave up on persuading her.

Just like that, more than a decade passed...

The girl who had darkened all those years ago had grown into a statuesque beauty.