Chapter 59: Gong Jie I
Word Number:215
Author:王者之路
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Release Time:2026-03-08
"Life is a journey of cultivation—how can one see the rainbow without first weathering the storm? The baptism of wind and rain is, in truth, a gift of favor from the heavens. May you continue to bloom with brilliance, even after the fiercest tempests have passed." Early morning came, and the thick mist had finally dissolved. Even the green grass on the ground seemed to share in Gong Jie’s sorrow, its blades glistening with dewdrops that looked like unshed tears. As the memory of yesterday’s events resurfaced, Gong Jie couldn’t help but weep in silence once more. Everything that had happened felt as though it were playing out right before her eyes. On this diplomatic mission, Gong Jie—who had always been a sheltered young lady—had certainly seen her world expand, but she had also endured her fair share of hardships. Fortunately, Ge Wu had been by her side to protect and accompany her, taking on all the dirty work and heavy lifting in her stead. Back in the Sacred Fumu Forest, the sweltering air had been absolutely suffocating. Inside the horse-drawn carriages, Ji Mazi and his crew of cooks were trapped in the stifling heat, as if they were being steamed alive in a sauna. "Dammit, what kind o