Chapter 7: Traces of the Past
On a quiet morning filled with mystery, Xiao Mei began observing every corner of the grand house more carefully. She started noting down places that felt 'strange'—an old mirror, a faded painting, and a door that was always locked.
Ah Ling then told Xiao Mei about an old room in the basement—one that Lu Zeyan never allowed anyone to enter. It was said that Yun Rou used to spend a lot of time there.
While sitting at her dressing table, Xiao Mei opened one of the drawers and discovered an antique, rusted key. She was convinced it might be the key to the mysterious room Ah Ling had mentioned.
Lu Zeyan started to become suspicious of Xiao Mei's every move. He asked whether she had found anything strange and gave her a subtle warning not to be too curious.
But with her growing courage, Xiao Mei began to make a plan. That night, she would sneak into the basement room—with the mysterious key in hand.