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Gu Jinyan's heart tightened immediately. He quickly led his guards to the source of the sound. When he turned around, he saw that it was Steward Zhao's son, who looked terrified and was trembling all over.

"Miss, Master... Master has woken up, but he says he saw strange shadows, like someone is watching him!" the boy said in a panic.

Gu Jinyan's heart tightened; it seemed that Steward Zhao was facing even greater troubles.

She immediately drove to the clinic, thinking to herself that if Butler Zhao really noticed something, he would definitely be able to provide her with important clues.

Upon arriving at the clinic, Gu Jinyan pushed open the door to the ward and saw that Steward Zhao's complexion had recovered somewhat, but there was still a trace of fear and unease in his eyes.

When he saw Gu Jinyan enter, his expression brightened, and he hurriedly asked, "Miss, I heard you've come! Come quickly, I have something to say!"

Gu Jinyan stepped forward, took Zhao's hand, and said gently, "Zhao, please speak slowly, don't rush."

After catching his breath, Steward Zhao shook his head and said hurriedly, "When I woke up in my hospital bed, I vaguely heard people outside talking about the Prince's Mansion and its connection to the Quran."

Someone is watching me, afraid I'll expose their plot.

Gu Jinyan was startled, realizing the seriousness of the situation.

She took a deep breath and encouraged him, "You have to believe me. I will protect you and your family no matter what. Can you tell me exactly what you heard?"

Butler Zhao nodded, his expression gradually calming down: "I heard someone mention that the Quran is connected to certain forces, and they are plotting a conspiracy to control the entire palace."

I don't know who that person is, but I feel uneasy.

A wave of emotion surged within Gu Jinyan; it seemed this power struggle was far more complex than she had imagined.

She decided to no longer tolerate it and that she had to uncover the truth behind this conspiracy.

"Butler Zhao, everything you sensed during your illness is the focus of my investigation."

Gu Jinyan said firmly, "I will tell what you said to others to make sure this conspiracy does not continue."

A hint of gratitude flashed in Butler Zhao's eyes as he slowly said, "Miss, I trust you. Please be careful."

The night was deep, and Gu Jinyan returned to his room.

In the dim candlelight, she sat alone at her desk, her gaze deep as she pondered the information revealed by Butler Zhao.

She was playing with a jade pendant in her hand, a gift from her mother when she was young, which she had always worn.

The jade is warm and delicate, with exquisite patterns carved on its surface, symbolizing the family's glory.

In her daily life, she often unconsciously holds the jade pendant when she is deep in thought, as if she is using it to feel a sense of comfort and strength.

However, tonight, when she held the jade pendant again, she felt something was different from usual.

The jade pendant suddenly emitted a faint glow in her hand.

The light was light and soft, like a wisp of moonlight in the night, illuminating her palm.

Gu Jinyan was startled, looked down at the light, and his heart skipped a beat.

The jade pendant was glowing on its own? This had never happened in all the years she had worn it.

As the light gradually intensified, Gu Jinyan felt an unprecedented energy flowing out of the jade pendant.

This energy was gentle yet firm, as if it penetrated her skin and flowed directly into her body.

Her mind involuntarily formed a mysterious connection with this energy, as if this power could resonate with her thoughts and emotions.

In an instant, countless fragments flashed through Gu Jinyan's mind—the power struggles within the Prince's mansion, the intrigues of the Quran, the image of Steward Zhao unconscious...

The scenes seemed to become clearer and more profound as this force surged.

Her consciousness seemed to expand at this moment, and countless details flooded into her mind like a tide. Every overlooked clue seemed to come alive at this moment.

The sensation brought by this energy shocked Gu Jinyan, but at the same time, it also filled him with a sense of fear.

What exactly is this force? Why did she feel such a strong connection with it at this moment?

The light from the jade pendant gradually became more dazzling, even bathing the entire room in a soft halo.

Gu Jinyan's breathing became rapid, her hands trembled slightly, and a sudden, overwhelming sense of fear arose in her heart.

This power was so strong that she didn't know how to control it.

But at the same time, this power also brought a strange attraction, as if it were calling her to explore deeper mysteries.

She felt her mind being drawn in, as if a long-sealed door was slowly opening before her.

"What's going on..." Gu Jinyan muttered to himself, his voice filled with suppressed shock and curiosity.

She tried to loosen her grip on the jade pendant, but found that her fingers seemed to be bound by this force, making it impossible to put them down easily.

This feeling wasn't painful, but rather an invisible attraction that she couldn't resist.

Her heartbeat quickened, and fine beads of sweat began to appear on her forehead.

Just then, a flash of light appeared, and a clear image surfaced in her mind.

It was a vast, empty field. The ancient altar was covered with ancient runes, and in the very center of the altar floated an ancient jade pendant that was remarkably similar in shape to the one in her hand.

Several mysterious figures in black robes stood around the altar, their faces indistinct, yet their presence sent chills down one's spine.

"This jade pendant... it actually holds such a secret?"

Gu Jinyan realized that the jade pendant that had been with her for many years seemed to hold a deeper power, and might even be closely related to her background and the fate of her family.

Her mind was completely drawn to this power, and fear and curiosity intertwined within her.

She wanted to explore the source of this power further, as if it could unlock more mysteries for her.