It was like a fragmented and long dream, filled with startled horse hooves, a sea of swaying, and countless whispers and murmurs.
Feng Yin Wan felt her soul floating in a hidden void, through which she saw the Feng Yin Wan of her modern past.
She saw herself learning medicine at seven, an orphan brought home by her master. She saw her studying pharmacology, possessing an exceptional talent for medicine. She saw her bidding farewell to her master and venturing into the bustling city, watching her treat the sick, her walls covered in red seals, her resolving difficult illnesses, and her establishing her own compounding room.
That Feng Yin Wan was not just "Feng Yin Wan" herself; she bore countless responsibilities and missions. She could not abandon everything to simply be herself.
Everything was so clear and familiar, as if a guiding belief was calling to her, urging her to return to the origin.
She closed her eyes, obediently accepting the call, yet it felt as though someone was desperately pulling her hand from behind.
Suddenly, light and shadow intertwined, brightness and darkness surged, and she saw herself transformed back into the Feng Yin Wan who had traveled through time.
Countless images flooded her mind, visions of endless days and nights, like a revolving lantern, appearing, shattering, and reforming before her eyes.
She opened her eyes, wanting to engrave it all firmly in her memory, but the intense pain in her wrist grew stronger and stronger, so strong it prevented her from holding onto her memories, so strong it felt as though it were tearing her soul apart.
She was unwilling, and utterly panicked, but all struggle was futile. She could only let the agonizing pain consume her, until she plunged into complete, boundless despair…
The cold-armored cavalry swept through the imperial palace, yet the disaster did not spill over to the common people in the capital.
As if a silent, secret pact had been made, the cold-armored cavalry stationed themselves in the palace for three days, but within those three days, not a single unit from the Moon Kingdom came to the aid of the capital.
The Emperor of the Moon Kingdom knew no further reinforcements would arrive. He finally immolated himself within the Moon Bright Palace, and those who had committed evil alongside him were already apprehended and imprisoned.
The day they escaped the palace, Luo Qing Yi awoke to learn Feng Yin Wan was still in the palace. He immediately ordered Jian Ye to take him back. Jian Ye was initially reluctant, strictly remembering Feng Yin Wan's orders, intending only to leave Luo Qing Yi outside and return himself to provide aid.
Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Luo Qing Yi disregarded his own injuries. Gritting his teeth, he stood up, kicked himself hard on the side that was not wounded, and then prepared to walk to the imperial palace himself.
Seeing this, Jian Ye knew it wouldn't do. After much hesitation, he finally relented and, with selfless devotion, carried Luo Qing Yi back.
After the brutal battle and the burning of the palace, several days passed before the thick clouds above the imperial palace finally dissipated.
Order was gradually being restored within the palace, and the state affairs of the Moon Kingdom fell to Luo Qing Yi.
When Jian Ye went to Jin Xiang Pavilion to find him, he saw Luo Qing Yi silently grieving over the slender figure on the couch.
Jian Ye, not wishing to disturb him, turned to retreat, but Luo Qing Yi sensed his presence first and turned his head to speak.
"What is it?"
Jian Ye paused, then stepped forward, reporting, "Ling Xiang has awoken. Your subordinate has made arrangements, and the Prince may interrogate her at any time."
He had not mentioned which matter it concerned, but Luo Qing Yi understood immediately. After a slight pause, he responded.
Silence descended upon the hall, an endless, profound quiet. Jian Ye looked up at the slender figure on the couch and, after much hesitation, spoke.
"Your Highness, Miss Wan'er she…"
Luo Qing Yi's body stiffened for a moment. He turned and silently exited Jin Xiang Pavilion.