In the end, Hua Manman and Yue Niang each got their own room, while Li Liao and Li Ji shared one.
Hua Manman knew tonight wouldn't be peaceful, so she first went to the kitchen to get some things and started busying herself once she returned to her room.
By the time she finally had everything ready, she was exhausted. She collapsed onto the bed and fell fast asleep.
After some time, a loud CLANG! suddenly echoed in the room.
Hua Manman was jolted awake.
She had placed a copper basin above the door, filled with flour.
As soon as someone entered, the basin would tip over.
'The noise just now must have been the basin hitting the floor.'
Hua Manman quickly threw off the covers, sat up, and got out of bed, dagger in hand. Her other hand fumbled for something on the bedside cabinet.
On top of the cabinet was a bowl of soybeans.
