After being driven out of Feiyu Palace, Yun Zi'an's last remaining hope was shattered. She grew even more silent, often going entire days without uttering a single word.
Seeing her daughter in such a state, Nie Yushi was frantic with anxiety, trying every conceivable way to please her. She bought pretty hair accessories, told amusing stories, and even personally baked delicious pastries, but Yun Zi'an remained entirely unmoved.
On one occasion, Yun Zi'an took a piece of candy handed to her by Nie Yushi. The brightly colored sweet lingered in her palm for only a moment before being tossed aside onto the table.
Chapter 19