With a gentle pinch on their philtrums, Nanli prevented them from fainting in fear.
Though frightened, they rushed towards their deceased daughter, only to find that they couldn't touch her anymore.
Now they finally understood that their daughter hadn't willingly engaged in illicit affairs with others, but had been victimized.
Now that their daughter was dead, her soul could only linger in the mortal realm, unable to be reincarnated.
At a loss for what to do, they knelt before Nanli and pleaded, "Please, young lady, help our unfortunate daughter."
Nanli motioned for them to rise.
"If our meeting is destined, I cannot refuse to lend a hand if I can be of assistance."
Supporting each other, the couple stood up.
Then, Hui'er began recounting the events of that day.
She had simply gone to the familiar shop to buy silk thread as usual, but suddenly lost consciousness.
When she came to, she found herself disheveled in a room at the inn.