After some time had passed, the room finally fell silent.
On the wooden bed, Meng Wan lay beneath a silky blanket, her naked body almost entirely concealed beneath its smooth fabric.
She appeared to be fast asleep, her breathing slow and even.
Her expression was unusually peaceful, and a faint smile rested on her lips as she sank deeper into a pleasant dream.
For the first time in years, she felt strangely free, as though all the burdens weighing on her shoulders had suddenly disappeared.
Her body felt light and warm, and a wonderful sense of comfort spread through her, allowing her to relax completely.
The endless responsibilities of being the Matriarch of the Meng Family, her constant worries about the family's future, and the countless problems she had to deal with every day all seemed to fade away.
Right now,
There were no troublesome matters to attend to, no difficult decisions to make, and no expectations she needed to fulfill.
