The Mirror's Blessing
Framed for a crime she didn't commit, Bai Hanyun is cast out by her own family. Retreating to the countryside, she finds solace... until an antique mirror she discovers starts causing bizarre phenomena, culminating in a literal outpouring of blessings. Unbeknownst to her, this mirror is also heralding a miracle for a besieged general and his starving army in a distant land. Will this mysterious connection save them all, or lead to unforeseen consequences?
The heavy oak door of the Bai family villa slammed shut, echoing the finality of her banishment.
Bai Hanyun stumbled on the polished stone steps, the impact jarring her already aching body. Below, the manicured lawn seemed to mock her fall. From the top of the stairs, her mother's cold voice delivered the final blow: a complete severance of ties.
Her half-sister's false tears and poisonous words still rang in her ears. Even her father, the man who was supposed to protect her, had raised a hand against her.
Gathering her meager belongings, Bai Hanyun turned her back on the life she had known, walking away with nothing but a backpack and the bitter taste of betrayal.
