In the early morning, the mist enveloped Qingqiu Garden like a light veil.
Gradually.
A ray of light appeared at the horizon, dispersing the mist, and shone on the little maid on the steps.
Xique woke up, moved slightly, and leaned against the still-sleeping Caiju, startling herself awake.
Only then did the two maids realize that they had actually slept outside overnight.
Recalling the commotion from last night, both maids blushed with embarrassment.
"Has the Prince left?" Caiju asked curiously.
"I don't know," Xique replied.
The two maids tiptoed up, leaned against the door, but couldn't see anything.
They wished to push the door open and go in but lacked the courage.
You push me, I push you.
In the end, neither went in.
The Prince had left; it would not be too late to enter once Lady Chi awoke.
If the Prince hadn't left, they risked disturbing his sleep and getting punished.
The two maids returned inside to freshen up.
