When Zheng Nianru came to again, she had almost forgotten what had happened at that moment. The Imperial Physician stood by respectfully, while Zheng Congyuan was earnestly inquiring about something.
"The oppressive energy within Her Highness has gathered more and more, and it has become quite severe, affecting Her Highness's mind..." Only the slow voice of the Imperial Physician reached Zheng Nianru's ears—before he could finish, she had already turned her head away.
This turn of the head immediately brought Zheng Congyuan rushing over.
"You're awake?" Zheng Congyuan's voice came warmly, and Zheng Nianru felt her hand being held by someone.
In a blur, Zheng Nianru began to remember some things, but all of them were unpleasant: Zheng Congyuan's strange silhouette, the fear of a wicked demon opening its mouth to swallow her, and the darkness—all-encompassing darkness like falling into a bottomless cave. She was dazed, utterly bewildered.
