The moon rose above the treetops, and Chi Yun Garden's tightly closed door remained shut. Inside the room, not a single trace of candlelight could be seen, making it seem as though no one was there.
The loyal maidservants stood guard outside the door, refraining from any reckless chatter despite the desolate surroundings.
From time to time, they glanced worriedly at the room's door behind them and exchanged looks to comfort each other. At this moment, the night wind was slightly chilly, and neither of them had eaten, making them both feel somewhat cold and instinctively hug their arms.
Suddenly, footsteps were heard outside the garden gate.
This immediately put the two maids on alert. After exchanging glances, they descended the steps to meet the newcomer.
Before they reached the garden gate, the glow of a lantern was already visible, casting light and shadows upon You He and Hua Yue, dispelling the darkness and some of the chilliness around them.
