Quick Wear: Oh no, the lady is running away with the ball again

Yun Qian felt like she had slept for a very, very long time.

She wasn't wrong.

Because when she woke up again, the place she was in had changed.

Yun Qian felt as if she were trapped in a long, deep dream, one she couldn't escape. It was like a thick curtain wrapped tightly around her, and even slightly opening her eyes took effort. She blinked slowly a few times, looking around in confusion, and then she gradually realized that she was no longer in Qianqiu Temple, but back in the bedroom within the high-walled palace.

The scene before her was reminiscent of the familiar furnishings of the palace: a carved rosewood bed, a low, gold-threaded curtain, and dense draperies hanging all around, weighing down heavily, as if to block any escape routes. She struggled to sit up, her hands touching the soft, slightly cool blanket beneath her. Yun Qian clutched the corner of the quilt tightly, her consciousness gradually returning, and a sudden feeling of being trapped washed over her.

At this moment, a familiar voice broke the silence around them, "Girl, you are finally awake."

She turned her head and saw the maid Chunxi standing beside her, her face full of worry. Chunxi saw her looking at her and quickly lowered her head, her hands folded neatly in front of her stomach, but she couldn't hide the anxiety and hesitation in her eyes.

Yun Qian forced a smile, but her voice was unexpectedly hoarse: "What... is going on?"

Chun Xi hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "The Empress said that there is an evil spirit in Qianqiu Temple and she is worried about you, so she brought you back to the palace." After saying this, she said no more. There seemed to be a hint of guilt on her face, as if she was afraid to see Yun Qian's reaction.

Yun Qian was stunned when he heard this, and a hint of doubt gradually appeared in his eyes.

She subconsciously pinched her palms, confirming it wasn't an illusion, and finally calmed down, but her confusion only grew. If they were just taking her back to the palace, why did they let her return here, unaware and dazed? Furthermore, the strange fragrance that lingered in her nose was clearly laced with a sedative, leaving her no chance to resist.

She looked around again, a faint sense of unease rising in her heart. She should have stayed at Qianqiu Temple, by Qi Jueyu's side, but now, it seemed as if everything had been forcibly torn apart, and the control of her fate had quietly slipped from her hands.

Chunxi seemed to see her confusion, pursed her lips, and finally couldn't help but said: "The master and the mistress sent a message saying that you, young lady, should listen carefully to the queen's words and don't ask too many questions." Her voice was low, and she seemed to feel helpless and puzzled.

Yun Qian's brow furrowed, her mind a turmoil. She had once believed that her future choices were in her own hands, but now she clearly felt that everything was being rapidly planned out of her sight, heading in some unforeseen direction.

Why did the Queen of Clouds suddenly change her mind? For a moment, she had no idea.

She took a deep breath, suppressed the surging emotions in her heart, and asked calmly, "Where is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? Does he...know about this?"

Yun Qian recognized it. This was the Liangyi Palace. It was her aunt...

Queen Yun once had a child, a princess, who was also her most noble cousin.

The Queen of Clouds was holding the little girl in her arms, afraid that she would break, but she fell into the water one day and died.

This Liangyi Palace was once the little princess's bedroom. It had been abandoned for a long time. Why was it brought out again? Could it be... that it meant she was imprisoned?

Chun Xi glanced around nervously and replied softly, "I heard that after Queen Yun read a letter, she decided to take the girl back."

Yun Qian only felt a shock in his heart, his eyes slightly opened, and even his fingertips trembled slightly.

What is going on? Why... Queen Yun, who was clearly the one who shouldn't have gone wrong, has changed her mind now.

No... She could see that Queen Yun was clearly somewhat dissatisfied with Qi Heyao. One could disguise one's eyes, but one could not deceive subconscious impatience.

She couldn't help but clench her fists, her fingertips digging into her palms, bringing a hint of pain, reminding her to stay awake. At this moment, she felt not only angry, but also a sense of betrayal and powerlessness, as if she was placed in a chess game that had been woven long ago, and she was just one of the pieces being manipulated at will.

Just as she was lost in thought, Chun Xi slowly spoke again, "Miss...there's one more thing. The Empress said she'll come see you after she finishes her official duties today."

Chunxi immediately wanted to persuade Yun Qian to have her meal. After all, the medicine was probably quite strong and the girl had slept for a whole day. However, Yun Qian waved her hand to signal her to leave as soon as she opened her mouth.

Helplessly, Chunxi had to obey her orders and turned away.

After Chun Xi left, the woman who had just lain down again suddenly became alert.

"System, system!"

Yun Qian let out a low cry, her voice filled with urgency. Her heartbeat quickened and her thoughts were in a mess.

However, like the room that had been silent for a long time, Yun Qian's mind still did not respond. Yun Qian could not help but grit her teeth, and a slight sense of unease gradually rose in her heart. However, she was not anxious, but just curious about why the situation had suddenly changed.

She looked around. The hall's furnishings were still luxurious, but the oppressive atmosphere made her feel a little breathless. This wasn't her first time in Liangyi Hall, but it was the first time she felt an unusual sense of tension. Every carved wooden board, every delicate golden thread, felt like an invisible shackle, watching over her.

She took a deep breath, the confusion and anger in her heart intertwined and could not dissipate for a long time.

"Host, I'm here, I'm here."

"You've been comatose since yesterday. I detected that your heart rate was fluctuating abnormally. I was worried something might be wrong, so I went to the space."

"What do you mean?" Yun Qian was a little confused. She didn't expect that she didn't notice that there was something wrong with the incense at that time, and neither did the system.

Just when the system was about to have an in-depth communication with her,

Suddenly, there were soft footsteps outside the door. Yun Qian immediately became alert and stared at the door. The door was gently pushed open, and Chun Xi reappeared, her expression even more nervous than before. "Miss, the Queen Mother sent someone to tell you to have dinner and rest first. She will come to see you in person later."

When he saw that it was Chun Xi, Yun Qian secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Yun Qian frowned slightly, her eyes cold. "Queen Yun, why are you acting so strangely today? Is she afraid I'll do something strange again, or is she thinking something else?"

Chun Xi saw Yun Qian didn't move, as if she didn't hear anything. She finally lowered her head and said cautiously: "Girl, you should use some too."

Looking at Chunxi's anxious face, Yun Qian couldn't bear it and signaled to her that she would be fine. After that, Chunxi slowly walked out and didn't disturb her anymore.

The door closed again, but Yun Qian's confusion was still hard to calm down, and she was eager to know the answer.