Who was the other person?
Judging by their figure, it was a woman, but she didn't look like Cui Qingwu or Huan'er, the Hidden Guards identified earlier.
'Could it be the Hidden Guard who was hiding in Yanhua Lane before?'
The one who helped Ge the Third escape from the Marquis's Mansion.
'It's a distinct possibility.'
With this thought, Chen Yi lowered himself slightly and held his breath, trying to avoid detection.
The next moment, he saw Ge the Third step forward and knock on the door. He called out in a hoarse voice, "Shopkeeper, I'm here to pick up some clothes."
"We're closed. Come back tomorrow."
"I have something important tomorrow and urgently need that formal outfit. I hope you can..."
The voice was secondary; as he spoke, there was a series of knocks.
KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK-KNOCK.
Two long, two short. The pattern repeated twice with a distinct rhythm.
On this night of pouring rain, the sound carried clearly for several dozen yards.
