Until that heart, cold as this vast world.
Snowflakes wet the eyelashes, reflecting the water-like indifference in those eyes.
It's unclear how much time passed before the noise gradually stopped, and the servants exited in a line. After a moment, a slightly plump figure, supported by Aunt Cui, staggered out. The woman, always astute and strong-willed, now showed signs of age.
"Leave two people to keep watch, we must stay vigilant, inform me immediately if anything happens." Her voice was filled with exhaustion.
"Yes."
"It's snowing now." She stood under the eaves, watching the swirling snowflakes, a smile tugging at her lips: "The first snow of the year has finally arrived."
"The road is slippery, walk slowly, Madam."
After taking a couple of steps, she suddenly caught sight of a thin figure standing in the heavy snow. She looked a few times to recognize who it was, and her brows furrowed. Her tone turned dark and sharp, like an arrow piercing through a storm.
