Chapter 1 Prologue

  The dark night was always the best cover for bloodshed. A woman in a cold black dress flew out of a villa, laughing coldly. A hand grenade flew from her hand and she quickly left, only hearing the sound of an explosion behind her. The former villa had become a sea of flames, nothing was left.

  The woman in black gazed coldly at the massive fire, this was the end of those who opposed her organization, not a single bone left. She lit a cigarette, got into the car and drove away. Opening her phone, she answered the call, "It's done."

  "You're on horseback, how can you make a mistake." A handsome boy's voice came from the other end of the phone.

  "Johnny, I'm going to take a break for a while." The woman said somewhat tiredly.

  "No problem, just take a rest for a while, dear." The man's voice was somewhat ambiguous.

  "Get out!" The woman coldly shouted and threw away the phone.

  She, Lin Mei'er, is a notorious beauty in the underworld. Many people adore her, but she would only ruthlessly trample them underfoot. After witnessing her parents being brutally murdered when she was young, she became exceptionally cold and distrustful of everyone. The man who just called her is considered her superior, but he also can't order her to do anything.

  May's Kawanan is beautiful, the moist air nourished Lin Mei'er's heart field, she knew she was tired and needed to rest well. Still in black clothes, this seemed to have become Lin Mei'er's protective color. The large sunglasses covered her eyes, but also increased her mystery, making more onlookers interested in her. However, Lin Mei'er was still Lin Mei'er, the cold air emanating from her body made many people retreat and not dare to approach.

  Lin Mei'er smiled coldly and got into her Range Rover, driving onto the winding mountain road, heading to her destination Jiuzhaigou. Legend has it that the place is as beautiful as a fairyland, perhaps there she can purify her hands stained with blood. With this thought in mind, Lin Mei'er sped along the winding mountain road, her driving skills exceptional, even on such steep terrain she could drive very fast.

  Today was a rare sunny day, looking at the cloudless sky, Lin Mei'er couldn't help but feel a hint of fear. She was an assassin, with a natural sensitivity to danger. Lin Mei'er looked around, no one was following her, and there were no boulders about to fall from above, everything seemed safe, had she been too cautious? Lin Mei'er smiled wryly to herself, unaware that a disaster that would shock China was approaching her.

  It was a special day, an 8-magnitude earthquake struck China. Lin Mei'er, who was driving on the mountain road, suddenly felt dizzy and wondered what was happening. Was it an earthquake? Lin Mei'er felt a little flustered, she was on the mountain road after all. Thinking of this, Lin Mei'er leaned in hard, wanting to avoid being hit by rolling boulders, but something unexpected happened, the road suddenly cracked open, and the entire mountain road fell into the valley.

  "Ahh!" Lin Mei'er shouted, abandoning her car and running away. The chain she was carrying was thrown onto the mountain, thinking it would hold. However, she underestimated the power of this earthquake. Just as she let her guard down for a second, half the mountain collapsed, taking her with it into the valley.

  Maybe it's for the better, I can see my dad and mom again, and I can wash away this messy life. Lin Mei'er fell backwards into the mountain stream, her heart without fear, only relief. It's over, farewell! Lin Mei'er closed her eyes, waiting for the moment of impact.

  But she didn't think that after falling for a long time, she still hadn't landed. Was she falling towards the center of the earth? Lin Mei'er thought innocently, but it wasn't hot around her either.

  "Ah!" She finally landed, but somehow it didn't feel right. Lin Mei'er cautiously opened her eyes.

  "Miss, miss, you've finally woken up. You scared Xueyan to death." A girl in ancient costume was crying beside her. Wait, ancient costume? Xueyan? Where is this place? Lin Mei'er's mind was a blur, and suddenly memories flooded back, her head hurting terribly.

  Lin Daiyu's father fell seriously ill, and she rushed back to Yangzhou for the funeral. On the way, she collapsed from illness. Fragmented information pieced together in Lin Meiru's mind.

  What? Did I really cross over? Lin Mei'er couldn't help but lower her head to look at her own body, and her hands were small, just like a child's. "Xueyan, bring me a mirror." Lin Mei'er instructed, but discovered that her voice had the flavor of Gusu, and furrowed her brow.

  Xiao Yatou Xueyan didn't understand but still brought over a mirror, "Miss, here you are."

  Lin Mei'er gazed at her reflection in the mirror, and indeed she was a stunning beauty with an alluring charm. However, the pallor of her complexion revealed that this body's health wasn't very good, which seemed to be a problem. Wait, Lin Daiyu? Wasn't that a character from the Dream of the Red Chamber? It was truly ironic for someone like herself, a poisonous beauty, to continue living the life of the frail and delicate Lin Daiyu. Thinking this, Lin Mei'er's lips curled into an ironic smile.

  "Miss, what's wrong?" Xueyan asked anxiously, she had never seen Daiyu smile like that before and was startled.

  "Not much, how long until we arrive in Yangzhou?" Lin Mei'er shook her head. Let me give you a brand new life, Lin Daiyu. However, the ancient boat is really rocking violently, and sitting on the bed still feels a bit dizzy. Of course, it's also possible that this body's condition is too poor."

  "There are about ten days left." Xueyan saw Daiyu was about to get up and quickly helped her up. However, it's better not to get up, once she got up Lin Mei'er found that this body was even worse than she had imagined, it was simply weak to the point of death, no wonder Daiyu in the Red Chamber died so young from illness.

  "Miss, how are you?" A big servant girl pushed the door and walked in.

  "Orchid?" Lin Mei'er, shouldn't be saying Lin Daiyu anymore, a subconscious cry.

  "Is it me? Miss doesn't recognize me?" Zi Juan looked at Dai Yu in surprise.

  "I want to go up on the deck and take a look." Daiyu ignored Zi Juan, she had read "Dream of the Red Chamber" and although Zi Juan was very clever, she always wanted to tie Lin Daiyu and Jia Baoyu together, which was something Daiyu didn't like about her.

  "Be careful, miss." Zi Juan walked to Daiyu's right side, and Xueyan and she supported Daiyu on either side.

  After walking for a while, they arrived at the deck. Fortunately, there was no wind now, otherwise she would have been blown away by Feng. Daiyu was already panting slightly at this time, it seemed that she needed to thoroughly adjust her inner skills and heart method from her previous life, the Hongzhu skill should still be effective.

  "Miss, it's very windy outside." Zi Juan stood considerately beside Dai Yu to block the wind, not considering her matchmaking for Dai Yu and Bao Yu, she was still a very responsible maid.

  "Let's go back." Daiyu nodded, she just wanted to come out and get some fresh air. The cabin was a bit stuffy, besides it would be good to take a look at the specific environment she was in.

  For the next five days, Daiyu didn't move much and spent her days resting in bed. However, this was also how she had been before, so Xueyan and Zijuan didn't suspect anything and took good care of her every day. The five days passed quickly, but it was enough time for Daiyu to practice the first level of the Crimson Pearl Pavilion and adjust her body a bit. Looking at herself in the mirror, there was some color on her face and she looked much healthier, but secretly, she had applied powder to make her complexion pale again.

  "Miss, are you okay?" Xueyan walked in with medicine, Miss has been lazy for the past few days.

  "It's nothing." Daiyu took the medicine and put it aside. She hated these bitter Chinese medicines the most.

  "Miss, drink it while it's hot, the illness will be cured. I'll go help you marry Mei Zi." Xueyan quickly went out to find Mei Zi, and Daiyu also took this opportunity to pour away the medicine. With such a composition, the medicine can't cure the disease of this body at all. The medical skills in ancient times are really backward.

  After a while, Xueyan came in and saw the empty bowl, letting out a sigh of relief. "Miss, Master is still waiting for you." As she said this, Xueyan felt very uncomfortable in her heart, Master's illness was severe.

  "I know, I hope Ama is okay." Daiyu sighed, the deep fatherly love in her memory made her feel the same way even after switching souls, and she had a very deep feeling for Lin Ruhai whom she had never met. Lin Ruhai's deep affection for Jia Min was also related to his rapid physical decline, but what she couldn't forgive him for was sending Daiyu into the Jia household, leaving sorrow in her memory.

  Xiangyun walked in at this moment, she always felt that Daiyu was a bit strange these past five days, always wanting to avoid her, and many things were handed over to Xueyan to do. Had she done something wrong to Miss? However, every time Xiangyun looked into Daiyu's eyes, she couldn't bring herself to ask the question.

  "Daiyu, what's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?" Daiyu felt the strange gaze of Xiangyun and sighed inwardly at her sensitivity, fearing she might have sensed something. However, she really didn't like some of Xiangyun's ways, and these past few days had also reminded her of Bao Yu's existence.

  "It's nothing, I just always feel that Miss doesn't trust me anymore. If Zijuan has done anything wrong to Miss, please let Miss show it clearly." Having said this, Zijuan knelt down.

  "You don't have to think too much about it. It's just that I don't like maids who take liberties." Daiyu said, looking into Zijuan's eyes. Zijuan was taken aback by her words, taking liberties? Could it be about Bao Er Ye? Isn't Miss fond of Bao Er Ye? However, Zijuan didn't ask any questions and simply stood up, standing to one side.

  Xueyan looked at Daiyu with some curiosity, wondering what the young lady was saying and why she didn't quite understand. However, it seemed that the young lady was indeed somewhat angry with Zi Juan's sister.

  Lin Daiyu thought to herself, "If you were a bit more clever and quick-witted, then don't take matters into your own hands in the future. Maybe I'll change my opinion of you." Otherwise... Lin Daiyu had already made up her mind that if Xiangyun didn't change her ways, she would be a time bomb waiting to go off at any moment, always ready to explode, and it was best to deal with her once and for all. What Lin Daiyu didn't know was that Xiangyun had a very complicated background identity, but that's a story for later.