The tension in this courtyard scene is absolutely palpable! Watching the mother dismiss her daughter's concerns about the Martial Gathering while eyeing that invitation with suspicion creates such a delicious family drama dynamic. The way she coldly states she has nothing to do with the Southern Kingdom anymore hints at a massive backstory we are dying to know. It feels like classic (Dubbed) Weak Nobody? True Swrodsman! style conflict where family loyalty clashes with hidden agendas. That final look of shock on the daughter's face says it all—this reunion is definitely not going as planned!