I had assumed that what I saw in the cave would be similar to what I usually saw, dark and damp.

But the cave in front of us seemed to have a different kind of charm.

The entire cave was predominantly purple, which seemed... somewhat similar to her Purple Spirit Palace.

Lin Wanwan stared blankly at the person who was controlling the glass lamp with spiritual power, a hint of curiosity about him rising in her heart.

"Who are you?"

The boy seemed not to hear, focusing intently on manipulating the few souls.

Then, as he muttered something, a transparent spirit suddenly floated out of another glass bottle.

When Lin Wanwan saw the spirit's face clearly, her pupils contracted.

"Isn't that me?"

“Zi Ling, you once said that the furthest distance in the world is not between life and death, but between the wind that cannot be touched and the person who cannot wake up.”

“I have destroyed those demons that harmed you. The new leaders were personally chosen for you, and they have all signed contracts with you.”

"No one will dare to bully you anymore."

A pool of glistening tears fell from the boy's eyes, piercing through his soul and dripping onto the ground.

Lin Wanwan tilted her head, about to run over.

Unexpectedly, she was pulled away by a suction force, gradually leaving the area. She waved her hands wildly, saying, "Wait! I haven't finished listening yet."

"When did I ever say that the furthest distance wasn't between life and death? Pshaw, I definitely didn't say that..."

"Speaking in such a refined manner, just like my older brother, how could I not find the 'wind hole'? I beat it every day!"

"Someone who can't wake up? Who is that? I can wake her up~"

"ah--"

"Miss, Miss, wake up!"

Lin Wanwan slowly opened her eyes, looked at the face that had suddenly loomed large in front of her, and casually grabbed the blanket to cover her face.

"Mud...mud, why are you calling me 'nest'?"

Upon seeing this, Hua Xin burst into tears and rushed towards the front door with Lin Wanwan in her arms.

"Madam, young master, young lady is awake! Young lady is awake!"

Lin Rui'an and Shi Zairen, who were seeing Hammer off with heavy hearts, heard Hua Xin's voice and turned around abruptly.

"woke up?"

"Quick, let me see."

Lin Wanwan looked completely bewildered. Seeing everyone's red and swollen eyes, she pouted and asked, "What happened, everyone?"

Lin Rui'an's voice choked with emotion as he strode up to Lin Wanwan and took her in his arms with his strong hands.

"Little sister, you slept for a whole day and night, which scared your big brother to death."

"Yes, Miss Lin, your older brother almost gave up the exam." Shi Zai Ren breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Lin Wanwan had woken up.

Ye Lanyin took out a handkerchief and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Alright, Rui'an, now that your sister has woken up, you should hurry up and go to the palace examination, lest you miss the time."

Lin Wanwan asked suspiciously, "Did I sleep all day?"

Lin Rui'an nodded, "You slept for a whole day. The Regent and Yao Qianshu went to the palace to beg His Majesty to send all the imperial physicians to treat you..."

Lin Wanwan: "..."

[I'm not going to die, it was just a dream~]

You lot, where is my dignity now?

Hearing Lin Wanwan's usual complaints, Ye Lanyin finally laughed.

"Alright, it's good that she's alright. Huaxin, go next door and tell her that Wanwan has woken up. There's no need to call the imperial physician."

Hua Xin burst into tears of joy, "Yes, Madam, I'll go right away."

Lin Rui'an reached out and gently flicked Lin Wanwan's nose, pretending to be serious, and said, "Hua Xin said you couldn't sleep that night, did you eat too much?"

"You can't eat that much in the future, understand?"

"Yes, big brother." Lin Wanwan felt really wronged.

She didn't eat too much.

She was startled awake from a dream, but Aunt Huaxin managed to lull her back to sleep...

Lin Rui'an smiled and shook his head, feeling relieved. He walked to the door, turned around, and cupped his hands in greeting to Ye Lanyin:

"Mother, I've gone to take the imperial examination."

"Go ahead and focus on the exam."

"Yes, Mother." The boy's eyes held a faint smile as he turned to get into the carriage.

Seeing this, Ye Lanyin called out again:

"Ruian."

Just as Lin Rui'an stepped into the carriage, he heard Ye Lanyin's words and turned around to look at her. "What's wrong, Mother?"

"It's nothing." Ye Lanyin handed Lin Wanwan to Huamei and walked to the carriage. "Ruian, reputation is just an external thing. Just do your best. More than anything, I hope you are happy."

"Yes, I understand. Please rest assured, I am already very satisfied." Today's result was beyond his expectations, and he was very grateful for it.

"Okay, go ahead."

As she spoke, Ye Lanyin looked at Shi Zai Ren and said, "Young Master Shi, I wish you success in your examination."

Shi Zai Ren waved his hand dismissively.

"Thank you, Madam."

After seeing Lin Rui'an off, Ye Lanyin immediately stopped smiling. "Quickly, Huamei, take out the incense and offerings I secretly prepared yesterday and place them in the northwest corner of the mansion."

Hua Mei smiled secretly, "Madam, why is it the northwest?"

"Yesterday I specifically asked the Regent to go to Chanfeng Temple to ask Master Xuanchan. This year's Wenchang position is in the northwest. I must hurry up and make a prayer, maybe it can bring him some good luck."

"Don't listen to him saying he doesn't care. He actually just wants to make me proud and let me hold my head high." Ye Lanyin walked very fast, as if she could fly.

“Madam, why don’t you just put the talisman you obtained on the young master? Wouldn’t that be better?” Hua Xin followed closely behind her.

Ye Lanyin glanced at the sunlight, then determined her location and began looking for a better spot.

"If I let him know, wouldn't he feel pressured?"

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