“I was tired of the mundane world when I took my life that day. The only thing tying me down were my little brother and Xiao Ju, who I had grown up with. My benefactor told me that you’d found them a nice place to settle down. For that, I’m grateful to you. I’d always wanted the best for them, but it was beyond my ability. I thought marrying into the imperial family would get me and Tangtang out of the poor excuse of a home, but alas, it was never meant to be. I resent no one. It’s all what fate has arranged for me!”

“However, I ended up alone as a spirit with no body, and no temples would provide me sanctuary. Wandering around the earth, I was bullied by the more vicious ghosts. Thankfully, I ran into my benefactors. The husband and wife allowed me to stay in this porcelain bottle, safe from the inhumane abuse!”

Broken sobs took away her voice at the end of the story. Lin Haihai felt a pang in her heart. She hadn’t expected Lin Yuguan to suffer such misery. It was her fault. She should’ve looked for her. Remembering what Fa Hai had said, Lin Haihai asked, “Did a monk seek you out some time ago?”

Lin Yuguan combed through her memory...