The abusers had actually faced consequences. The terrifying, stoic General Lin, whom the original host had believed didn't care about her, had actually burned his own household to the ground in retribution for her sake.
"So Stepmother and the nightmare sibling are gone," Ji'an summarised, trying to process the geopolitical shift. "And Eldest Brother?"
"Big Brother Lin Feng is still stationed at the northern border, fighting the barbarian incursions," Xuan said, a hint of pride entering his voice. "He was promoted to Vanguard Commander. He hasn't been home in a year."
"Which leaves you," Ji'an concluded, crossing her arms.
