In order to clearly see the situation on both sides, Cheng Qingye deliberately split himself into a clone.
Though he called it a clone, it was actually a division of his spiritual power into two halves—one focusing on Su Ruan and the other on Lu Shinian.
By doing so, he could discern what the two were up to.
Inside the palace, Su Ruan was persuaded back by Shen Shi.
It was bizarre; she was acutely aware this was just a dream, yet she couldn't control her body.
Everything followed the memories of her past life, making Su Ruan even question if she had entered some Illusion Realm.
Within this realm, she was unable to control her body.
She could only watch herself argue fiercely with Lu Shinian, see herself escape from the Imperial Palace after Lu Shinian left, and then get tricked back by Shen Shi.
Now, she stood on the high city wall.
Shen Shi stood not far away from her, seemingly ready to push her at any moment.
