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However, their quiet existence is disrupted when Teel's eyesight begins to fail. Worried for her father's health, Teak seeks out a physician, who advises herbal remedies from the village trading post that come at a steep price, forcing them to venture down from their secluded mountain home.
Meanwhile, the Josan kingdom is now ruled by King Inju, who replaced King Kangi. Inju's reign features tumultuous times, including the cruel enslavement of Josan people as a result of the kingdom's firm alignment with the Ming Dynasty. The stakes are high as officials plot to negotiate terms with the ruthless leader of the slave post, Guru Tha, to save their people.
Interwoven Narratives