At this moment, all eyes on the palace path were focused on these few people. A spacetime crisis caused by the Chaos Spirit Pearl was quietly unfolding in a corner of the palace, creating an even more complex and unpredictable situation.
It was as if the surroundings had been instantly muted; the palace servants who were bustling about suddenly stopped, and time itself seemed to freeze.
Not far away, several eunuchs carrying imperial meals stopped first. They held the food boxes steadily in their hands, but their eyes were wide open and their mouths were slightly agape. Their faces were full of shock and confusion, as if they could not believe what they were seeing.
Their bodies leaned slightly forward, their necks stretched out, like a flock of curious geese frozen in place. They wanted to get closer to see what was going on, but were restrained by court rules and dared not move. They could only stand there, whispering to each other, their voices low but unable to hide their surprise and doubt.
The palace maids responsible for sweeping also stopped sweeping. They were dressed in simple palace attire, their hair neatly tied up, but at this moment they paid no attention to their demeanor, and the brooms in their hands were leaning crookedly against the wall.
They first covered their mouths in surprise, their eyes shifting back and forth between the two Xu Ruyus, as if trying to figure out what was going on with this incredible scene.
One of the more astute palace maids gently tugged at the hem of her companion's robe, her eyes filled with fear and curiosity, and whispered, "What should we do? How can there be two Consorts? If word gets out, this could cause a major disaster!"
His companion nodded nervously, gripping the rag tightly in his hand until his knuckles turned white, his eyes filled with worry and unease, fearing that this sudden turn of events would implicate him.
The patrolling guards, who had been marching in neat and powerful steps, suddenly lost their rhythm and stopped abruptly, their spears almost clashing together due to the sudden halt.
The head of the guards had a solemn expression, his eyes revealing vigilance and doubt. He quickly scanned the surroundings and then whispered an order to his guards to remain vigilant, maintain order, and prevent the situation from escalating further.
But his gaze never left the two identical-looking people, and he secretly wondered what secrets were hidden behind this strange sight, and whether it would pose a threat to the safety of the palace.
Meanwhile, in the palace corridor, Yuan Yin, Xu Ruyan, and Qi Yanyun, all dressed in court attire, were on their way to court.
Hearing the commotion, the three of them turned around and froze in place, their eyes filled with astonishment.
Xu Ruyan was even more shocked. He gripped Yuan Yin's arm tightly, his nails digging into her sleeve, and said in a trembling voice, "What... what's going on? Could it be that I've been possessed? How come I see two older brothers?"
His face turned deathly pale, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his eyes widened as if he had seen the most unbelievable thing in the world.
Yuan Yin was also somewhat bewildered. Her brows were furrowed, her eyes were full of doubt and worry, and her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something but was speechless for a moment.
Her gaze darted back and forth between the two Xu Ruyus, trying to find some clues from their expressions and demeanor to unravel the mystery in her heart.
Only Qi Yanyun quickly came to his senses. He first calmly pushed Xu Ruyan's hand away from Yuan Yin's arm, then gently patted Yuan Yin's sleeve and whispered, "Don't panic, let's see how things go first."
Qi Yanyun's eyes revealed a hint of calmness and composure. Although he was also filled with surprise, he knew that in this situation, staying calm was the most important thing.
Xu Ruyan was still somewhat flustered. He moved closer to Qi Yanyun and asked anxiously, "Brother-in-law, what should we do? Will this be bad for my brother? Should we go up and ask him what's going on?"
His eyes were filled with concern and unease, and his hands were constantly twisting the hem of his clothes, revealing his inner tension.
Qi Yanyun shook his head slightly, his expression grave, and said, "We must not act rashly. This matter is strange. Let's observe first and see how His Majesty handles it. His Majesty has always been wise; he will surely have a solution."
His gaze was fixed on Chu Chenxiao and the others not far away, his eyes filled with expectation and trust, while he was also secretly pondering the possible impact of this sudden change.
Yuan Yin had calmed down a bit by now. She took a deep breath and said softly, "Brother is right. We can't act rashly, lest we cause trouble for you and His Majesty. But these two brothers... are really hard to understand."
A trace of confusion still lingered in her eyes, but more so, there was concern about the situation.
The three stood under the corridor, quietly watching the scene unfold on the palace path, each with their own thoughts.
Unbeknownst to them, this spacetime distortion crisis caused by the Chaos Spirit Orb had already quietly unfolded a more complex and unpredictable curtain in a corner of the palace, and they were drawn into it, their future path filled with unknowns and dangers.
The three's conspicuous actions naturally caught the attention of Chen Xiao and the others.
Upon seeing the three of them, Chen Xiao sighed, lowered his head, and rubbed his forehead, pondering a solution.
The entire palace seemed to be disturbed by this sudden accident. Although the palace servants pretended to be calm on the surface, their hearts were already in turmoil.
Their eyes, movements, and whispers all revealed their shock, confusion, and fear at this strange phenomenon, all of which was shrouded in the majestic and solemn atmosphere of the palace, making it seem even more mysterious and eerie.
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