She could not reveal the existence of the hidden space to anyone.
Quietly, she tucked the book under the pillow and began sorting through its contents.
Her mother's untimely demise was a result of a malicious poison coursing through her veins, a toxic inheritance.
The burning desire for vengeance welled up within her, fueled by both past grievances and new ones.
Lost in her thoughts, Gu Chaoyan drifted off to sleep.
The following days passed by peacefully, albeit with her confined to the palace like a prisoner. Except for when Ouyang Mingjing was present, she was forbidden from venturing beyond the palace walls.
Nevertheless, she maintained secret communication with Elder Man.
Unbeknownst to Ouyang Mingjing, Elder Man possessed profound cultivation skills. It was fortunate that he remained unaware; otherwise, Ouyang Mingjing's anxiety would have escalated further.
On that particular day…