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Could there be hidden secrets or reasons behind it all?
With this thought in mind, Lin Yu realized that understanding the stories concealed within this identity was essential for her to adapt to her current environment and successfully complete this daunting task.
Thus, she silently asked, "Can I access the original host's memories? That might help me clarify things more quickly."
Almost instantly, a voice from the Inverse Light system, tinged with a hint of mystery, responded, "Of course, no problem. The host just needs to wait a moment." As the words faded, she heard, "Reading original host's memories..." echo softly in her ears.
In an instant, a powerful stream of information surged into Lin Yu's mind like a tidal wave.
Vivid images began to flash before her eyes in rapid succession—precious fragments of memory belonging to the original host, a woman named Lin Wan'er.
Through these fragmented recollections, Lin Yu gradually pieced together a rough outline of Lin Wan'er's background and experiences in the palace.
It turned out that Lin Wan'er was one of the many consorts of the Emperor of the Great Liang Kingdom.
She was born into a once-prominent noble family, whose ancestors had served in government for generations and enjoyed wealth and honor.
However, due to various reasons, her family gradually fell into decline.
Particularly her father, who had once held a minor official position in the court but unfortunately became embroiled in a fierce political struggle.
Ultimately, he was demoted for choosing the wrong side and fell into despair as their family fortunes dwindled.
Faced with such dire circumstances and feeling cornered, her father made the difficult decision to send his beloved daughter—Lin Wan'er—into the palace.
He hoped that with her outstanding beauty and talent, she could win the Emperor's favor and change their family's tragic fate.
Upon entering the palace, Lin Wan'er did indeed attract many gazes due to her stunning appearance.
Unfortunately, she was naturally introverted and shy, lacking the skills to communicate effectively with others. She struggled to please the Emperor and those powerful nobles in court.
As a result, despite her beauty that could rival flowers and moonlight, she never truly captured the Emperor's heart.
Not only that, but within the treacherous and scheming depths of the inner palace, the gentle and weak Lin Wan'er quickly became a target for bullying and oppression by many of the consorts.
They often banded together to deliberately provoke Lin Wan'er, making her days unbearable.
Even some lowly palace maids dared to insult and mistreat her without restraint.
In such a difficult and harsh environment, unfortunate Lin Wan'er encountered yet another unwarranted disaster.
One day, she inadvertently offended the favored maid Xiao Hong, who was close to the noble consort.
This narrow-minded and cunning Xiao Hong harbored resentment and waited for an opportunity to take revenge.
Finally, the chance arrived!
She fabricated lies and accused Lin Wan'er of stealing the noble consort's priceless jewelry.
Upon learning of this, the noble consort was furious and immediately ordered Lin Wan'er to be sent to the cold palace, subjecting her to endless torment.
In the cold palace, Lin Wan'er found herself utterly forsaken, with no one to sympathize with or care for her. Only the biting cold winds and the eerie darkness accompanied her through each long and torturous night.
Every day, Lin Wan'er could only silently weep, her heart filled with despair and helplessness.
The once innocent and carefree girl seemed to have vanished, replaced by a pitiful figure with a haggard face and a heart full of desolation...
So this is how it is!
Lin Yu pondered silently, letting out a long sigh.
The original host was inherently introverted, clumsy with words, and did not know how to navigate social interactions. Unfortunately, she had unknowingly offended the lofty noble consort.
Since that time, the people in the Consort's palace had been brazenly bullying the original host.
The poor original host had been trapped in this small courtyard, never having even seen the Emperor, which naturally led to her being so neglected.
In the end, filled with humiliation and despair, the original host chose to take her own life, which ultimately provided the opportunity for Lin Yu to cross over.
Thinking of this, Lin Yu felt a deep sympathy and pity for the original host.
She understood that since fate had arranged for her to be here, there was no room for her to retreat or evade now.
She was determined to do everything in her power to change this situation and ensure that the original host's tragedy would not repeat itself.
The most crucial thing at the moment was to make good use of the golden finger granted by the system, find ways to enhance her abilities, learn how to survive in this treacherous palace, and successfully win the Emperor's favor.
However, every time she thought about it, Lin Yu felt a splitting headache, as if countless tiny bugs were scurrying around in her head.
To be honest, she had no interest in the scheming and intrigues of palace politics.
What she truly desired was simply to complete this task as soon as possible and return home to that familiar and comforting world.
But the problem was, what strategies and methods should she adopt to gain the Emperor's attention and affection?
This was indeed a tricky situation...
She didn't even know what the Emperor looked like; how could she possibly flatter him?
Moreover, as someone who had crossed over from modern times, she was completely clueless about the rules and complex rituals of this ancient court.
If she accidentally offended the lofty Emperor one day, the consequences would be unimaginable—she would likely face death!
At this moment, Lin Yu couldn't help but furrow her brows, deeply immersed in thought.
She tried hard to recall those palace drama series and related novels she had once watched, hoping to find even a glimmer of useful inspiration.
However, could the plots depicted in those fictional dramas and novels truly unfold perfectly in such a harsh and brutal reality?
In response to this, Lin Yu felt utterly uncertain.
With no other choice, she let out a long sigh, feeling as though her future was shrouded in a thick fog, completely devoid of any light or hope.
"Well, well, since I've come this far, I might as well go with the flow," she murmured to herself for comfort. "I can't just sit here and wait to die. I have to find a way to survive no matter what."
Thus, she began to calm her mind and seriously contemplate her current difficult situation while desperately searching for ways to endure in this entirely unfamiliar world.
At that moment, a brilliant flash of lightning suddenly streaked across the night sky, instantly tearing apart the darkness. Simultaneously, it felt as if Lin Yu's mind had been struck by this lightning, and an idea sparked within her: "That's right!" Unable to contain her excitement, she exclaimed loudly, her voice echoing in the stillness of the night.
"System, system! Do you have anything like a beginner's gift pack?"
Or perhaps something super powerful that could instantly make me incredibly strong?"
Lin Yu asked eagerly, her eyes sparkling with desire.
The cold, mechanical voice of the system soon responded: "Beginner's gift pack has been issued. Please check your inventory." Upon hearing this news, Lin Yu couldn't wait to shout, "Open it up and see!"
As her words fell, the system began to display the items in the beginner's gift pack one by one.
The first thing that caught her eye was a magical skill called "Photographic Memory." This skill was like installing a powerful memory chip in Lin Yu's brain, allowing her to effortlessly remember any information she saw or heard.
Whether it was complex ancient characters or obscure techniques and formulas, as long as it passed through her eyes or ears, it would be etched in her mind as deeply as if carved in stone—never to fade away.
Next appeared a knowledge package on "Court Etiquette."
This package covered everything from daily life in the palace to various ceremonial protocols for significant occasions—detailed and comprehensive.
It would not only enable Lin Yu to quickly understand and master the rules of the court, preventing mistakes due to ignorance of etiquette but also potentially become one of her crucial assets for establishing herself within the palace.
Lin Yu looked at the two treasures before her, a glimmer of surprise flashing in her eyes.
This was truly a timely gift!
She quickly began to examine the detailed descriptions of these two remarkable abilities.
The introduction to the "Photographic Memory" skill made Lin Yu's heart soar with joy.
With such an ability, she would navigate the learning of ancient knowledge and skills with ease.
Whether reading ancient texts or seeking guidance from others, she would no longer need to repeatedly review; everything would be etched in her mind.
This would undoubtedly shorten her growth and progress time significantly, allowing her to adapt more quickly to this unfamiliar world.
The knowledge package on "Court Etiquette" was like a master key, enabling Lin Yu to swiftly unlock the doors to the world of court manners, allowing her to grasp the various intricate rules and behavioral norms within the palace accurately.
With it, Lin Yu could deftly avoid potential pitfalls that ignorance might bring.
"Ah—finally, this is great! At least I won't have to spend every day on edge, fearing that my ignorance of the rules might lead to disaster."
Lin Yu let out a long sigh of relief, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders. The anxiety that had been hanging over her finally eased, replaced by a sense of security.
Without hesitation, she activated her astonishing "Photographic Memory" skill, eagerly absorbing the vast amount of information contained within the "Court Etiquette" knowledge package at lightning speed, like a sponge soaking up water.
The proper posture and tone for greetings, the details and wording to pay attention to when saying hello, the precise movements and rhythm for bowing, the correct posture and sequence for kneeling...
A myriad of complex and intricate etiquette rules flooded into Lin Yu's vision, overwhelming her senses and leaving her dizzy as if she were trapped in a bizarre maze.
"Oh my goodness!
How can there be so many rules for ancient people?
It's simply suffocating!"
Lin Yu could no longer contain her astonishment and helplessness, and couldn't help but voice her complaints, "Compared to this, the social etiquette in our modern society seems trivial!"
However, she knew very well that complaining wouldn't solve any real problems.
So, despite her constant murmuring, her hands never stopped flipping through materials and recalling key points, maintaining a high level of focus and seriousness.
There was no choice; after all, these seemingly insignificant etiquette rules directly concerned her precious life safety!
A moment's carelessness could lead to a small mistake that might result in an irreparable tragedy.
Thus, no matter how difficult it was, Lin Yu gritted her teeth and persevered, determined to master the entire set of court etiquette to ensure nothing went wrong.
After a long period of relentless study, Lin Yu finally gained a general understanding of the complex and numerous court rituals.
Clinging to the knowledge she had gathered from various sources like a lifeline, she began to carefully practice the important gesture of greeting with utmost caution, strictly following the detailed instructions provided.
"Your servant pays respects to the Emperor; may Your Majesty enjoy long-lasting peace and prosperity."
Lin Yu whispered this phrase she had long memorized while slowly bending her knees and gracefully performing the bow.
Although her movements were still somewhat awkward and stiff, with minor flaws in certain details, overall it was already quite presentable.
Looking at herself in the mirror, Lin Yu couldn't help but smile with satisfaction, silently encouraging herself: "Not bad! As long as I keep practicing like this, I will surely master these court etiquettes!"
She understood deeply that in order to successfully establish herself and survive in this entirely unfamiliar and dangerous world, she must adapt to the surrounding environment's rules and requirements as quickly as possible.
The most crucial aspect of this was integrating court etiquette into her daily words and actions.
However, when the words "competing for favor" flashed through her mind, Lin Yu suddenly felt dizzy, as if the whole world was spinning around her.
As an independent woman from modern society, she simply couldn't imagine how to flatter or ingratiate herself with that lofty ancient emperor.
To make matters worse, she felt absolutely no emotional connection to the emperor whom she had yet to see in person.
"Alas, it is what it is. I suppose I’ll just take it one step at a time."
Lin Yu sighed helplessly, feeling as if she had no better way to comfort herself at that moment.
She slowly stood up, her footsteps heavy as she walked toward the window.
When she reached the window, her gaze involuntarily drifted toward the completely unfamiliar scenery outside.
At that moment, her heart was filled with confusion and unease.
She had no idea what the future held for her, and she wasn't even sure if she could survive in this entirely strange world.
However, despite the uncertainty ahead, she understood one thing deeply: she had to be strong, muster the courage to face all difficulties and challenges, and strive to live on.
After all, back in her distant hometown, there were her beloved family members, close friends, and unfulfilled dreams waiting for her return.
"I will definitely make it back!" Lin Yu silently encouraged herself, and her once dull eyes suddenly sparkled with determination and hope.
At that moment, everyday things like takeout, mobile phones, and computers became her deepest longing.
She couldn't help but silently wish: once I successfully return home, I must indulge in a feast of spicy hot pot first; otherwise, the hardships of this journey would be hard to bear!
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