Xique fiercely tried to break the door, but it was latched, and she couldn't open it.
Caiju quickly ran out and shouted, "There's a fire!"
However, it was too late at night, and half of the maids were already asleep at this hour.
Even if they weren't asleep, given the heat, no maid would stay outside to feed the mosquitoes.
Caiju ran all the way but didn't see anyone.
Instead, because of the dim night, she tripped and fell.
By the time she reached Peony Garden, the maids there already knew that Qingqiu Garden was on fire.
Flames soared into the sky.
The Hidden Guards hiding in the trees were aware of the fire but didn't move.
Their duty was to protect the study, and no one knew if the fire was an enemy's ploy to lure them away.
But the Hidden Guards reported to the Prince as soon as they knew about the fire.
The Prince only knew it was in the direction of the main house but didn't know the specific location.
He rushed to Qingqiu Garden as quickly as possible.
