Chapter 16 - The Palace of Light

The pain throughout Gu Hua's body was caused by old flogging injuries inflicted by servants from the courtyard, as well as general knocks and bumps. Combined with yearly malnutrition, it all piled up together. But now, Gu Hua refused to give in to this pain.She tightly closed the door and windows, confirmed that no one was around, then she quickly took the small box out. Gu Hua looked at the box clasped in her hands. She felt a myriad of mixed emotions stir within her as she looked at it. Thinking back about the book and the painting her curiosity got the better of her as she broke open the seal and lifted the lid.Inside the box, lay a simple ring and a dark blue stone. She picked up the dark blue piece of stone and carefully placed it on her palm as she brought it closer and studied it intently.Suddenly her consciousness became vague, her soul seems like it was pulled from her body. After opening her eyes again, her consciousness had entered her space.