The clamor hadn't yet awakened too many people but it startled Little Yuan Qian first, and as the child's cries began, the entire Qianqiu Palace awakened immediately. Before long, even the neighboring Jinyu Garden seemed to have heard some unusual commotion, and someone lit a lantern.
Shang Ruyi was in a daze, half asleep, but now she was somewhat unable to wake up. It wasn't until she heard Tushere's footsteps already at the door and saw shadows flickering that she frowned, struggling to pull her mind out of the chaotic abyss-like dreamscape and turned her head to look at the chaotic shadows outside, asking, "What's going on?"
"Princess!"
The moment Tushere heard her voice, she hurriedly came in and lit the candlestick by the bed: "You are awake."
