Slowly Opened Her Eyes

Grace glanced at her and nodded.

"Let's give those harsh medicines she sent to Madam and the Prime Minister!" Aunt Crystal said angrily.

Grace shook her head and said, "That's not enough. She could easily claim those weren't the ones she sent, and accuse us of swapping them."

"Then..."

"We'll deal with this slowly and wait for the Imperial Advisor to return," Grace said.

Aunt Crystal nodded.

......

Soon, Minister Zhuo returned.

Evan Xiao came with him, saying he was here to visit Madam Zhuo.

Seeing him talking with Minister Zhuo, Grace got up and went outside, standing under a big leafless tree in the courtyard, lost in thought.

She was thinking about who Grace Wan really was.

Aside from that terrifying Protective Talisman, how many other secrets did she have?

In her previous life, she was very close to Colin Gu. In fact, Colin would often do whatever she asked.

If Colin Gu obeyed her so easily, could it be because of her mysterious background?

......

"Don't worry too much. Leon Zane's medicine will definitely work," Evan Xiao's voice suddenly sounded from behind.

Grace turned to look at him and smiled. "Thank you for today."

Evan Xiao said nothing.

"But how did you know she had a Protective Talisman inside her?"

"Her Protective Talisman is a very high-level charm," Evan Xiao said. "It only activates when its owner faces a lethal threat. Once it's triggered, I can tell."

"So that's how it works!" Grace suddenly understood. "No wonder she never seemed so powerful before. She just hadn't faced real danger yet?"

"Yeah." Evan Xiao looked at her. "Does it hurt?"

Grace took a deep breath, her eyes full of determination. "Hurting won't help."

Evan Xiao reached out his long arms and pulled her into his embrace.

His broad chest, his warm breath.

Grace immediately felt a sense of peace in her heart, and her whole body felt much better.

"With me here, don't be afraid, don't worry. Everything will be fine." Evan Xiao whispered softly in her ear.

Grace looked up at him. His gaze was gentle, full of affection.

She nodded.

"Didn't I tell you before? Don't ever underestimate Aunt Wan," Evan Xiao said. "If you mess with someone you shouldn't, it could be dangerous."

"I understand. This time, I really was too impulsive. I just couldn't help... wanting to kill her!"

"I get it," Evan Xiao said. "But you can't let yourself get carried away like that again!"

"Oh... I'll try."

"You must," Evan Xiao said sternly.

"Alright! I must..."

Evan Xiao's expression softened. "Today, Colin Gu said that when Leon Zane returns, he'll come with him to see Madam. When that happens, I'll have Shan'er do the final check. Please cooperate."

Grace nodded.

......

Three days later, Leon Zane finally returned.

He came together with Evan Xiao.

Colin Gu also showed up to visit Lena.

He even brought a palace consort along with him.

This consort's looks were so striking, she turned heads everywhere she went...

But not because she was beautiful—she was just shockingly ugly!

Everyone who saw her couldn't help but shed a tear of sympathy for Colin Gu.

That consort was Lillian Lee, Leon Zane's sister.

Meanwhile, Madam, Grace Wan, and the others also came over when they heard the news.

......

Leon Zane walked up to Lena's bedside, took out a jade bottle, opened the lid, and inside was a strange-looking liquid.