Mu Shuzhen hurriedly wanted to chase after him, but her vision suddenly turned black.
It was not until she fell heavily from the bamboo couch to the ground that the pain from her elbow woke her up a little.
Mu Shuzhen held her aching arm and looked around the room.
The candle was still lit up and there was no sign that anyone had entered the room. The wind outside was still a little noisy.
The empress’s call came from the inner room. “Shuzhen, what’s that sound?”
Mu Shuzhen quickly stood up and went in. “Your Majesty, this servant… accidentally knocked over the book just now and woke you up. Please forgive this servant’s sin.”
The empress’s eyes were still filled with sleepiness. When she heard this, she smiled lightly and shook her head. “It’s fine. When A’Yun comes later, you can go back and have an early rest.”
“Yes.” Mu Shuzhen lowered her head and tucked the empress in. She watched her fall asleep before retreating to the outer room.
Mu Shuzhen was still very puzzled. Was that just a dream?
She sat back down on the bamboo couch and pondered.
She suddenly felt as if there was something under her butt.
She reached out and touched something that seemed like a triangle.
Mu Shuzhen trembled.
She took out the yellow talisman and placed it under the light to check. It was indeed the one she had given to the little princess.
She wasn’t dreaming just now. This dangerous youth called Ye Siming had really come to warn her!
Mu Shuzhen felt a lingering fear. What kind of person was he?
To be able to enter and leave the Buddhist grounds freely and control other people’s dreams!
Mu Shuzhen felt a chill run down her spine.
She was sweating profusely and felt very tired. She wanted to get a basin of water to wash her face.
Unexpectedly, just as she carried the copper basin out, she saw a sneaky figure quietly leaving the courtyard.
Judging from the person’s clothes, it looked like A’Yun!
Mu Shuzhen frowned in confusion.
It was already so late. If A’Yun didn’t come to take over her shift, she ought to be sleeping.
Why did she run out?
Mu Shuzhen was extremely puzzled and hurriedly closed the door and followed after her.
…
Early the next morning, Gu Nuo’er rubbed her eyes and woke up.
She sat up with the blanket in her hands and said in a soft voice, “Elder Sister Wanyin, Baby Nuo woke up so early today. The sun isn’t even up yet!”
Wanyin smiled and helped Gu Nuo’er put on her clothes. “Princess, it’s already seven. It’s dark because it’s cloudy today and is probably going to snow. You’ll have to wear warmer clothes.”
The child nodded obediently. “I’m going to see Empress Mother after breakfast!”
Wanyin smiled. After bringing Gu Nuo’er to wash up, she served the mushroom vermicelli steamed buns made by the monks in the temple.
At this moment, Mu Shuzhen’s voice came from the door. “Is the princess here? This servant has something to report.”
Gu Nuo’er tilted her head and Wanyin said, “Miss Mu, come in and talk first. It’s quite cold outside.”
The curtain moved and Mu Shuzhen quickly walked in.
As soon as she arrived in front of Gu Nuo’er, she immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
“Princess, if there’s any lie in what this servant is going to say next, this servant will be expelled from my sect, never be able to achieve true Dao, and will be struck by lightning.”
Wanyin frowned. “Miss Mu, our princess is still young. It’s fine if you usually make mistakes, but what if you scare her by saying such things?”
Wanyin had also heard of this Mu Shuzhen. After hearing that something had happened to her family, her emotions had been abnormal.
She often made a ruckus and was now even doing it in front of the princess!
Wanyin was about to chase Mu Shuzhen out when she heard Gu Nuo’er ask curiously, “Elder Sister Shuzhen, if there’s anything, just say it. There’s no need to swear. I believe you.”