Inside the attic.
Silent, with all lights extinguished.
This attic was specifically built by Han Lu for Li Yu as a 'golden cage.' It appeared luxurious, but in reality, it was nothing more than a prison. Li Yu had a peculiar habit—she never allowed any servants to stay in the loft during nighttime.
Gu Sheng moved stealthily through the corridors, like a cat.
He wasn't sure if the faint noise from earlier had been heard by Li Yu, but it didn't matter much. Li Yu was just an ordinary person, incapable of causing significant trouble.
As for calling for help?
The attic was situated quite far from other locations, and sound wouldn't carry easily.
This was one of the reasons Gu Sheng dared to come alone for the kill.
With his keen senses, Gu Sheng quickly caught the sound of even, steady breathing.
He crept closer without making a sound, climbed over the window lightly, and in the faint light saw a beautiful woman reclining behind the screen, apparently asleep on her side.
