I felt as if I had slept for an eternity, a soothing lightness spreading through my entire body, as if all the years of exhaustion and worries had been washed away. A faint scent of sandalwood drifted into my nose, softly wrapping around me like a silent invitation.
When I opened my eyes, I was greeted by an ancient, elegant scene: crimson curtains hung gently, carved beams and painted rafters cast dappled shadows in the warm sunlight. A delicate green silk quilt covered me, and specks of golden light from the window danced on a blue-and-white porcelain vase, shimmering as if alive. Nearby, a lacquered incense burner exhaled wisps of smoke that mingled with the sandalwood fragrance, rising slowly into the air.
I closed my eyes again, a sting of sorrow pressing at my heart. The dreams I had longed for during the day had come true — this calm, this peace. If only I could stay in this moment forever, free from the endless entanglements and pain, far away from the curses and hateful voices, away from those I despised.