Shen Qing and the others weren't far from where the scream had come from, and they arrived quickly.
The spot was behind a row of large trees, surrounded by shrubs and flowers. A well-hidden bluestone path ran along the ground. For anyone unfamiliar with the Wei Qi Marquis Mansion, it would have been nearly impossible to spot this path from the outside.
A circle of people had already gathered there, composed of both guests from the flower-viewing banquet and servants.
Guo Qingfu's Maid immediately stepped forward, calling for the crowd to part and clearing a path for Shen Qing and the others. When Shen Qing saw the scene within the circle, her heart gave a violent lurch.
