Leaving all the noise behind, by the time they returned to the official office, it was already close to 9 PM.
The night was getting deeper, but the cheers and jubilation throughout Fufeng continued, possibly through the night. Yet, all of this was now too far removed from them.
Returning to the official office, after dismounting, Shang Ruyi was led by the uninjured hand and walked all the way inside.
Just as they reached the courtyard entrance, they encountered Wo Xue, who was keeping watch by the door.
She quickly stood up upon hearing footsteps and, taken aback, bumped into the two of them. But Yu Wenye proceeded inside without turning back, saying as he went, "Bring a basin of cold water."
"Uh, yes."
Wo Xue hurriedly went away.
Shang Ruyi didn't even have time to say a word before being pulled into the room. Yu Wenye lit an oil lamp and sat down by the table.
