Liu Ye'er was filled with doubts. She asked the system, "What are the conditions for obtaining the Queen System?" The system remained silent for a moment before replying, "The conditions are extremely harsh; they occur only once every few million years globally." Liu Ye'er was shocked. She pressed further, "Then why was I able to obtain the system dimension?" The system's voice answered calmly, "Because you are one of the four Invisible Persons."
Liu Ye'er asked, puzzled, "What is an Invisible Person?" The system explained, "An Invisible Person is someone who has existed in this world but has never been seen by anyone and has no name." Liu Ye'er felt a tremor in her heart; she realized her unique identity.
Liu Ye'er was full of questions regarding her identity. "I have a name and I have seen many people; how could I be an Invisible Person?" she asked in confusion. However, the system did not give a direct answer, simply telling her that in her past life, she had been an Invisible Person.
Liu Ye'er was not satisfied with this answer; she longed to know more about her past. She begged the system to give her a hint, even the slightest one, so she could find some clues about her previous life.
The system responded in a mysterious way: "You have already been made to understand your past life through a special form." This did not comfort Liu Ye'er; instead, it left her even more bewildered.
The trajectory of Liu Ye'er's life changed dramatically. Having unexpectedly obtained the mysterious Queen System, she bid farewell to her ordinary life. Formerly an obscure girl, she was now poised to rise with unparalleled grace and become a prominent monarch. The power of the Queen System was like a brilliant star, lighting her path and leading her toward the pinnacle of power. From now on, Liu Ye'er would no longer be bound by anything; she would use her own strength to write a new chapter.
Liu Ye'er was lost in her thoughts. Her teacher stood at the podium, explaining the lesson with passion. However, he noticed something unusual about Liu Ye'er; she was staring straight ahead as if frozen. At first, the teacher did not pay much attention, as every student had their own way of listening.
As time passed, Liu Ye'er's peculiarity became more obvious. Her eyes betrayed a sense of confusion and vagueness, as if she were experiencing some mysterious information transmission. Concerned, the teacher stopped his lecture and walked gently to her side.
Feeling the teacher's approach, Liu Ye'er immediately returned to normal, pulling her thoughts back to the classroom. The teacher asked with concern, "Liu Ye'er, how do you feel? Are you unwell?" Liu Ye'er looked up, a flash of panic in her eyes, but she quickly steadied herself and answered preemptively, "Teacher, I am fine. I have been listening to the lecture carefully."
The teacher frowned; he felt things were not that simple. However, he did not pursue it, as Liu Ye'er's father was the deputy director of academic affairs, and he did not want to put pressure on her. He simply advised, "If you feel unwell, let me know immediately," and continued his lecture.
Liu Ye'er breathed a sigh of relief. She realized her behavior had caught the teacher's attention, but she could not reveal more, knowing this secret involved much deeper layers. She told herself silently to be more careful in the future and never let anyone discover she was different.
Liu Ye'er sat at her desk, looking at the familiar world outside the window, an indescribable feeling surging in her heart. The bell rang, breaking her contemplation, and she began to think about her next move.
After class, Yang Yuzhen came over and sat next to Liu Ye'er, saying with concern, "Ye'er, you've been acting a bit strange today." Liu Ye'er and Yang Yuzhen had been best friends since childhood. Liu Ye'er knew Yang Yuzhen's future well and hoped she wouldn't take the wrong path. Yang Yuzhen came from a good background, with parents who were high-ranking government officials, while she herself had fallen in love with a senior at university. Though the boy was gentle and talented, he was from a poor, rural background. This led Yang Yuzhen's parents to vehemently oppose the relationship, even threatening suicide to force her to cut ties. Later, the boy married someone else, but soon divorced due to an affair. Only then did Yang Yuzhen realize her parents' good intentions.
Liu Ye'er held her hand, having already prepared her words, and said softly, "A while ago, I heard that a distant relative got divorced, and it really affected me. Today, I suddenly realized that a woman must eventually go through marriage and raising children. Marrying the wrong man ruins your whole life. So, being well-matched in social and economic status is truly important in marriage."
Liu Ye'er’s response seemed slightly off-topic. Yang Yuzhen touched her forehead and muttered to herself, "No fever." Liu Ye'er interrupted her, saying earnestly, "Some men are called 'Phoenix Men.' They come from poor backgrounds but are very hardworking and capable. In the past, such men were popular, but the situation is different now. Marriage is not just a matter between two people; it involves two families. Phoenix Men often need to pour most of their energy into their own families, especially those from rural areas. Differences in living habits can lead to great conflict. Rural mothers-in-law often have old-fashioned ideas, treating daughters-in-law as their own family or as free domestic help. If you marry such a man, you might face a lot of hardship. Moreover, they usually have many poor relatives who will come to live off you and seek all kinds of help. If you refuse, they might call you cold-blooded; if you don't refuse, you will exhaust your resources without ever receiving gratitude."
Yang Yuzhen fell into deep thought. She realized her own father could be considered a Phoenix Man. He was frequently asked for help by relatives from his hometown; not helping made him feel guilty, but helping drained him of time and money. Even so, those relatives were often unsatisfied. Furthermore, there was an ill-intentioned uncle who wanted to adopt his son into their family, arguing that since Yang Yuzhen was a daughter, she was like "spilled water" and couldn't keep the family property for outsiders.
Yang Yuzhen confided, "There is a tricky situation. My second uncle wants to adopt his son to my father so he can inherit our property in the future. But I'm a daughter; I’m going to marry out. Even my grandmother came to make a scene over this. What should I do?"
Liu Ye'er was surprised: "Is that really happening?"
Yang Yuzhen sighed helplessly: "Yes, my dad is a classic Phoenix Man; there is always trouble with his hometown."
Liu Ye'er was secretly pleased, seeing she had successfully influenced her. With confidence, she said, "That's not hard to solve. Transfer your family's property into your own name. As for the savings, there probably isn't much, so don't bother with that."
Yang Yuzhen snorted: "There aren't any savings, but there are quite a few debts."
Liu Ye'er's eyes lit up: "That's even better! Show them the bills. If they want to be adopted, they can pay off the debts first."
Yang Yuzhen laughed: "That’s a great idea."
Just then, Feng Lijuan walked over: "What are you two chatting about?" The three had once been inseparable best friends, but ever since Feng Lijuan and Liu Ye'er were both admitted to the same university, their relationship had become strained due to the appearance of Li Geng, eventually leading to a complete fallout.
Liu Ye'er was suspicious. Li Geng was neither handsome nor particularly capable; she didn't understand why so many people pursued him, including Feng Lijuan, who later became her enemy. She decided to keep her distance from Feng Lijuan.
Yang Yuzhen, unaware of all this, said happily to Feng Lijuan, "My trouble has been solved."
Liu Ye'er made an excuse: "You two chat; I'm going to the restroom," and stood up to leave.
As night fell, Liu Ye'er returned home. After dinner, she entered the trial dimension. She did not know how much time had passed before she slowly regained consciousness. Her eyelids felt heavy, as if burdened by a thousand years of time, yet her mind was filled with endless confusion and panic. She felt her body sore and weak, as if ruthlessly ravaged by time. She examined her surroundings: an earthen bed, paper-covered windows, and dilapidated tables and chairs. This was a world she had never seen, an ancient life she could not comprehend.
Her body had become small; she was no longer the fit, energetic girl in a T-shirt and shorts. Loose ancient robes wrapped around her thin frame like a heavy shackle. She touched her withered yellow hair and her worn-out clothes; they were all colors forgotten by time, gray and lusterless.
Everything around her made her realize she was in a poor household, a place filled with poverty and hardship. Life here was full of difficulties and challenges; for a young girl, even having enough to eat was a luxury.
Liu Ye'er sorted through the memories in her mind and found that the memories of her predecessor were complete. She was still named Liu Ye'er; her name had not changed. She was now eight years old. Her family members included her grandfather, Old Master Liu; her grandmother, Madam Yu; her eldest uncle, Liu Cunzhong; her eldest aunt, Madam Hua; her eldest cousin, Liu Shanxing; her cousin, Liu Yan'er; her cousin, Liu Shanxing; her eldest aunt, Liu Cunlan, who was already married; her second uncle, Liu Cunyi; her second aunt, Madam Feng; her second cousin, Liu Shanzheng; and her cousin, Liu Yun'er. Her own parents were Liu Cunren and Madam Yuan, and she had a five-year-old brother, Liu Shande. Sadly, her mother, Madam Yuan, had passed away early. There were also her younger uncle, Liu Cunxiao, and her younger aunt, Liu Cunxiu. In this family, everyone had their own unique role and personality. Her grandfather was the core of the family; though he rarely managed household affairs, his stinginess and tight grip on money made every family member love and hate him. Her grandmother was a mean and sharp-tongued woman whose words were often impossible to counter.
Her eldest uncle was the scholar of the house, having passed the imperial exam for a scholar after the age of thirty. Despite his slight education, his arrogance and aloofness caused friction with the family. Her eldest aunt was a glib-tongued person, skilled in manipulation, much like Liu Shanxing. Liu Shanxing was a man who saw no progress in his studies and did no farm work; he carried himself like a rich young lady, wearing gold and silver, which was quite off-putting.
Her second uncle was an idler who loved gambling and had lost a lot of silver. Her second aunt was lazy, always avoiding work whenever possible. Liu Shanzheng was a scheming person who constantly tried to compete with Liu Shanxing. The family owned thirty acres of land, but they didn't farm it themselves, choosing to rent it all out.
Liu Shanxing and Liu Yun'er were among the few honest people in the house. Her own father had learned bodyguard skills from a young age and was the only one in the family earning money. However, his earnings were consumed by the parasites in the house. Her younger aunt, Liu Cunxiu, was the hardest worker in the family, handling almost all the cooking, washing, and sewing.
Her younger aunt bore the most work and responsibility in the family, yet she received no proper respect or understanding, instead facing constant blame and criticism from the family members. This unfair treatment made Liu Ye'er feel very uneasy and confused.
In this family, her younger uncle was a kind-hearted person willing to help her younger aunt share some of the work and responsibilities. However, her grandmother was suspicious of his actions, fearing that helping the younger aunt would waste food or allow her to slack off. This lack of trust made her younger uncle uncomfortable and made Liu Ye'er feel even more dissatisfied with the unfair treatment in the household.