Outside the Main Hall.
The Queen suddenly raised a hand to her chest.
Without warning, a pang struck her heart.
Her brows knitted sharply. The Grand Tutor, standing beside her, hurriedly reached out to steady her.
"Your Majesty?"
The Queen did not answer.
Her gaze fell on the woman in True Immortal Ruyi's arms.
Looking at her, the Queen felt a crushing tightness in her chest.
Strange.
She had clearly never seen this woman before, nor had she ever heard the name "Pipa." Yet when True Immortal Ruyi had called out that name, something inside her had stirred with it. It hurt terribly, but she could not say where the pain was.
"Your Majesty? Are you feeling unwell?" the Grand Tutor called again.
Only then did the Queen come back to herself. She slowly released the hand pressed against her chest and shook her head.
"I am well. You need not worry."
With that, she looked around.
The female officials controlled by the Wind and Moon Demon were also recovering, one after another.
Inside the Royal Palace, the people were still gathered together.
Some sat on the ground in a daze.
Some held the people beside them and wept softly.
Others gazed up at the real sun, still unable to collect themselves.
The Queen slowly lowered her hand from her chest. When she spoke again, her voice had regained its composure.
"Grand Tutor."
"At your service."
"Have the officials of every department return to their posts and send the people home."
"Count the injured and send them to the Imperial Medical Office."
The Grand Tutor immediately bowed.
"Your command shall be obeyed."
Then the Grand Tutor turned to several nearby female officials. "What are you still standing there for?"
Only then did they hurriedly answer, "Yes!"
Orders were passed down,