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"My nephew may work in the palace, but since I married a merchant and am just a concubine, he struggles to secure even a minor position. That's why it took him a while to leave the palace and bring me news," the woman said.

"What news did he find out?" Zhong Linger asked, her eyes filled with urgency.

Chi Rongyan's hands trembled as she tried to suppress her excitement and unease