Chapter 22 (1/2)

In the quiet night, the moon hung high above the trees. In Chi Yun Court, the tightly shut door was still closed and there were no candles lit up in the room. It was completely dark, as if nobody was inside.

Two loyal maids waited outside the door. Even if there was no one around, they did not talk recklessly.

The duo kept looking back at the door in worry, as they exchanged glances and comforted on another. At this point, the cold wind blew gently, and the duo who had not eaten felt a little cold as they unknowingly hugged their arms.

Suddenly, footsteps were heard outside the court.

This alerted the two maids, and after they exchanged glances, they went down the stairs to meet the incoming person.

Before they reached the court entrance, the light from the hand-held lantern shone at You He and Hua Yue, taking away the darkness around them and driving away a tiny part of their coldness.

A tall woman in armor walked over in a heroic manner and was enveloped in the candle light. Her pretty features did not need any makeup, and her hair was tied up in a ponytail, with only an intricate hairpin holding it in place. Her long hair made her look more cool and carefree.

A short sword was tied to her belt and the sword cover was more intricate than ever, with the gems on top shining brightly under the candle light.

The way she looked was actually a little similar to Mu Qingge.

However, she was much older than the latter.

“Ms. Chang!”

You He and Hua Yue immediately knelt down and bowed when they saw who it was.

“You may rise,” said Mu Lianrong calmly as she pushed away the lantern that her servant was holding and looked at the duo kneeling in front of her.

“Yes.”