Shen Ningning wanted to go to the side courtyard to visit the Emperor and check on his condition.
However, Xie Suzhi felt that his daughter had been busy all day and needed to rest.
So he settled the little girl down, had her lie on the bed, and insisted on telling her a story.
He waited until he saw Shen Ningning's eyes close and her breathing become even, as if she had drifted off into a sweet sleep.
Only then did Xie Suzhi pull the covers over her and leave on tiptoe.
Not long after he left, Shen Ningning opened her eyes, sat up, and pitter-pattered on her little feet to the door.
She pressed her ear to the doorframe, eavesdropping.
'Wanchun is supposed to be on watch tonight, but she should be brewing tea right now.'
Shen Ningning pulled the door open with her small hands. Her chubby little figure then snuck down the long corridor, darting toward the side courtyard like a flash.
The moonlight was tranquil, and insects rustled in the grass.
