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Lin Yu watched as the palace maid collapsed to the ground, as if her spine had been pulled out, her body limp and her eyelids fluttering, on the verge of losing consciousness.
"Oh dear, what kind of play is this?" Lin Yu's heart raced, feeling anxious. "Inverse Light, take a look quickly. Why is this girl playing the 'sleeping beauty' act?"
"Host, you wouldn't believe it, but this situation is indeed a bit strange. I've detected some unusual activity; it seems someone has used some kind of mind control to take her down," the system's voice became unusually serious, shedding its usual levity.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yu felt a jolt in her heart. The inner palace was truly a place filled with hidden talents; even high-tech mental manipulation was being employed!
"What about the maid? Is she going to be okay?" Lin Yu glanced at the maid lying on the ground like a dead pig, feeling uneasy.
"Don't worry, host. The maid is currently not in serious danger; she's just been enchanted by that spell. A good sleep should bring her back to normal," the system explained.
Lin Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief; as long as she was fine, her conscience would be clear.
"So what do we do now? We can't just leave her here, right? It’s freezing cold; she might suffer worse consequences," Lin Yu asked while rubbing her arms for warmth.
"Host, the priority is to quickly find out who did this. Otherwise, who knows how many more people might suffer," the system reminded her.
Lin Yu nodded; this matter could not be taken lightly. In the inner palace, schemes and plots were more numerous than the dishes in the imperial kitchen—who knew who would be the next unfortunate soul?
She quickly summoned a few agile palace servants to carry the unconscious maid back inside for proper care while she focused on figuring out how to solve this case.
"Inverse Light, aren't you quite capable? Can you help me find out who cast that spell?" Lin Yu mentally consulted with the system.
"Host, leave it to me! I'll scan and see which rascal is behind this mischief..." The system's technologically infused voice was indeed reassuring.
After a moment of waiting, the system's "radar" finally picked up some activity: "Host, I have a lead! The culprit is over by the Imperial Study; you should hurry and check it out!"
The Imperial Study? That was the place where the Emperor discussed matters of state and reviewed memorials. Could it be that someone intended to harm the Emperor?
Lin Yu's heart raced, and she felt a surge of urgency, wishing she could fly straight to the Imperial Study.
As she hurried along, her mind raced like a film reel, replaying all the prominent figures in the harem.
Who could it be?
Was it that Consort Li, who was always vying for favor?
Or perhaps the cunning Minister Wang?
Or maybe it was some hidden enemy lurking in the shadows?
The more Lin Yuyue thought about it, the more she felt that this matter was far from simple. The intrigue within the harem was deeper and murkier than she had imagined!
Finally arriving at the door of the Imperial Study, Lin Yu was just about to step inside when she was stopped by a guard at the entrance.
"Consort Jing, you cannot enter right now. The Emperor is busy and is not seeing anyone," the guard said sternly, maintaining a professional demeanor.
Lin Yu felt as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, but she knew that there were strict rules in the palace and she couldn't force her way in.
"Please, good sir, I truly have urgent matters to report to the Emperor—life-and-death issues. Would you be so kind as to relay my message?" Lin Yu pleaded with a smile, showering him with flattering words.
The guard, caught off guard by her persistence, hesitated for a moment but ultimately agreed.
"Wait here; I'll be right back." With that, he dashed inside.
After a while, the guard returned and nodded to Lin Yu. "Consort Jing, the Emperor requests your presence."
Lin Yu quickly adjusted her attire, took a deep breath, and stepped into the imperial study.
She saw Jiang Chen sitting upright on the dragon throne, his brows furrowed, as if he were facing a difficult problem.
"Your servant pays her respects to Your Majesty," Lin Yu said, performing a proper bow.
"My beloved consort, no need for formalities. You seem eager to see me; is there something urgent?" Jiang Chen's voice carried a hint of fatigue.
"Your Majesty, I have discovered that someone is causing trouble in the palace using a... a sinister technique that can manipulate people's hearts. Moreover, it seems that this person's target is you!" Lin Yu wasted no time and spoke directly.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen's expression changed dramatically, his already tightly knit brows furrowing even deeper.
"My beloved consort, do you have any evidence?" he asked in a low voice, with an almost imperceptible tremor.
Lin Yu recounted her findings to Jiang Chen in detail, including the fainted palace maid and the system's warning about "Inverse Light."
After listening, Jiang Chen fell silent for a while, seemingly pondering the truth of the matter.
"My beloved consort, this is a serious issue. I will send someone to investigate discreetly," he finally said, his tone grave.
"Your Majesty, I also wish to contribute. If there is anything you need me to do, please command me!" Lin Yu declared confidently, ready to face any challenge.
Jiang Chen looked into Lin Yu's bright eyes filled with determination and courage, feeling warmth spread through his heart.
"Very well, then I shall rely on you," he nodded, a slight smile gracing his lips—a rare expression of joy.
Lin Yu received her orders and exited the Imperial Study.
She knew that this mission was extraordinary, and a host of dangers and challenges awaited her ahead.
But she felt no fear at all, for she had the system "Inverse Light," a powerful support, along with Jiang Chen backing her up.
She believed that as long as she was clever and bold enough, she could handle this task beautifully, protect Jiang Chen, and uncover the conspiracy lurking in the shadows!
"Inverse Light, let's get to work!" Lin Yu shouted in her heart, her tone filled with excitement.
"Got it, Host! A new mission has been arranged for you; just watch!" The system's voice became cheerful, filling Lin Yu with energy.
Lin Yu opened the system panel and indeed found a new task listed:
Task Name: Mysterious Mission
Task Objective: Help the Emperor resolve a national crisis
Task Reward: 10,000 points, special item "Bag of Holding"
Task Description: The Emperor Jiang Chen has recently encountered trouble; he needs your extraordinary abilities to help him through this crisis. As for what the trouble is, you'll have to investigate on your own.
After reading the task description, Lin Yu felt a wave of doubt wash over her.
A national crisis? That term sounded quite alarming; what exactly was the crisis?
Moreover, this task description was far too vague! With just a few words and no information at all, how was she supposed to find any clues?
It seems that this time, she really had to rely on herself. One step at a time.
"Inverse Light, where should we go now? Do you have any clues?" Lin Yu asked.
"Host, I suggest you check out the secret chamber in the Imperial Study. That place is usually shrouded in mystery; perhaps it holds some secrets," the system prompted.
The secret chamber in the Imperial Study?
Lin Yu's eyes lit up. Yes, she had never been there before; maybe she could discover something!
Without hesitation, she turned and headed towards the secret chamber in the Imperial Study.
Meanwhile, Jiang Chen was also intensively investigating the mind control incidents occurring in the harem.
A new storm was quietly brewing within the palace...
The palace was rife with undercurrents, and various factions began to stir restlessly, like a pot of boiling water bubbling over.
As for Lin Yu, she felt a rush of excitement as she hurried towards the secret chamber in the Imperial Study.
This chamber, which usually didn't see a soul, had suddenly become highly sought after. Lin Yu felt an itch of curiosity that she couldn't shake off.
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