Chapitre 64: To treat the dog as the lion [Bonus chapter]

Jia Li gripped the duvet tightly, her heart pounding, as the sensation of being pursued consumed her in the dream. She found herself standing near the same precarious rope bridge where her life had ended once before. Panic set in as she glanced back and saw the figure of the person approaching, their face coming into view.

"You must die, Sister," Wangjie's chilling voice reached her ears as he materialized before her, his hand pushing her off the cliff.

"Ahhh!" Jia Li's piercing scream filled the air as she awoke, her eyes wide with fear and her cheeks wet with tears. Her chest heaved with each breath as she realized it had all been a nightmare.

"Your Royal Highness!" Court Lady Xuan rushed into the room upon hearing Jia Li's scream, concern etched across her face. She quickly approached Jia Li and asked, "Are you alright?"