Xiqiu's gaze swept over his head, to that familiar hairpin, and with a faint smile, she said, "The Great Governor now holds a high position, but his habits remain unchanged. His skill at entering others' residences by night and intruding into young ladies' chambers is still as practiced as ever."
"Not practiced elsewhere, only here!" Fourth Master Xiao replied without expression, pouring himself a cup of tea with ease, raising an eyebrow at Xiqiu. She sat across from him, beaming, dressed in a half-worn plain white overcoat, like a lotus in clear water, quietly exuding fragrance when you least expect it... He raised an eyebrow and asked, "Did you know I was coming?"
"What does it matter if I knew or not? The Great Governor has always liked to act unexpectedly!" As Xiqiu spoke, the smile in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by a dim, elusive expression.
