Originally it was a cloudy day, and by dusk, the sky had completely darkened.
Even though they had been guarding all day with nothing happening, the guards around the county government still dared not relax. Each of them stood upright, with solemn expressions, avoiding eye contact.
Until the light dimmed to the point where they could barely see each other, someone finally suggested going to get a lantern.
At this moment, a slender figure emerged from the quiet courtyard.
Though her head was lowered, making her face unclear, her clothing and hair accessories indicated that she was the maid Wo Xue who had just gone in carrying a food box to attend to Princess Qin. She was seen carrying the now-empty food box in one hand and wiping her eyes with a handkerchief in the other, as if she had been crying.
A few people exchanged glances but said nothing, instinctively making way for her.
Wo Xue thanked them and hurried off.
