66 She refused to forgive Bai Chen

With no drugs, Bai Yue's nightmares and fitful sleep made a swift return. Her bloodshot eyes and the dark circles underneath them clashed against the sickly white of her skin, causing her to look even more like a ghost than usual. Nevertheless, she didn't complain and welcomed each rise of the sun with a clear mind. It was far better than not remembering how she got into her bed.

Every day, she spent her time yawning, reading, preparing her departure, and teaching Liu'er to write and to read. Once the time to eat came, Liu'er and she always made sure to let Dong Li take the first biteof the meal.

And just like that, three days had passed without any problems. Kept apart from the rest of the household, Bai Yue remained blissfully ignorant of the hustle and bustle of the servants preparing for Bai Li An's visit to the Empress Dowager in the Imperial Palace.