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Shen Qingyao, who was standing aside at first, had now curled up at the corner of the bed, hugging her knees. The translucent feet were close to 'her' feet, and Lu Zhao sat opposite her, still holding 'her' hand. However, upon hearing Shen Qinglin's words, Lu Zhao turned his head coldly, seeming to wait for an explanation.

Shen Qingyao also appeared numb.

She lifted her head to look at the empty space with nothing in it, seemingly in a silent confrontation with the system.

In a moment, she had already understood the intentions of the system and Shen Qinglin.

"..." How should she put it? Using the coronation of the new Emperor to 'bring good luck' to her was quite far-fetched.

Before Shen Qinglin could speak, Shen Qingyao was already awkwardly curling her toes.

After a while, Shen Qingyao glanced past Lu Zhao to Shen Qinglin, who was leaning against the door, also looking embarrassed. It seemed that Shen Qinglin too had belatedly realized her mistake, having spoken without thinking. If she were to explain, she really didn't know how to start.

But Lu Zhao and Shen Qingli, with their pairs of eyes, each distinct yet equally beautiful, stared at her with either melancholy or confusion. It was unreasonable not to explain.

Shen Qinglin swallowed and thought quickly, but couldn't come up with any excuses. She couldn't possibly say, "Actually, you don't know, but there's something called a system in our bodies," right? They'd think she's crazy, wouldn't they?

As she hesitated, her fingertips touched the ebony box in her arms. Suddenly, a bright idea struck her, and a smile crept onto her face. She pushed the box forward and said, "I've been undercover in Nanzhao for several years. This is a spiritual medicine I obtained by infiltrating the secret places of Nanzhao. Perhaps it could be useful! But..."

Shen Qinglin subtly paused, unsure whether she was figuring out how to continue expressing herself or how to deceive herself first.

She continued, "But the Nanzhao saintess who presented the medicine in secret said that only when the internal affairs of Great Liang are stable and we have everlasting friendship with Nanzhao, will this medicine be given to us as a gift after the new Emperor ascends the throne. If we use it prematurely, Nanzhao has secret techniques that can render the divine medicine ineffective."

She raised her eyes solemnly and said, "Therefore, Eldest Sister, we cannot postpone it."

This reasoning was outrageous, leaving Shen Qingyao and the onlookers dumbfounded for a long time, until she slowly raised her thumb towards her Second Sister. At first listen, this reason actually sounded quite reasonable. However, it still had many loopholes. With the intelligence of Lu Zhao and Shen Qingli, they probably wouldn't believe it.

But whether it was out of concern or something else, the two of them just slightly stunned after hearing Shen Qinglin's words. Then Lu Zhao's eyes slightly changed, staring at the box in her hand as if a dying person had seen hope again.

Shen Qingli, on the other hand, opened her mouth in surprise, not expecting such a twist. But saving Shen Qingyao was urgent. She didn't have time to delve into how this medicine was obtained or why the giver's request was so peculiar. She simply nodded slightly and said, "I understand. I'll go back and discuss with Xiao Mu."

With that, Shen Qingli turned and left. Shen Qinglin pondered for a moment, then handed the box she had been tightly holding onto Lu Zhao. Although she was worried, the medicine was indeed effective. She had no certainty it could save Shen Qingyao, so she could only silently pray in her heart that the system had the conscience to save Shen Qingyao.