The main gate was so well-fitted that when closed, it blocked out every sliver of light from the courtyard.
Though it had been in use for many years, the Zhao Family took great care of it. They never handled it roughly and even performed regular maintenance on it each year, so it still looked as good as new.
The bolt slid out from the inside without a sound. That was why the person eavesdropping on the other side jumped in shock when the gate was suddenly pulled open.
She staggered and pitched forward violently. If she hadn't grabbed the beast-head bronze knocker on the gate to steady herself, she would have fallen right on top of Zhao Jing.
But she reacted quickly. The moment she found her footing, she turned and bolted.
But she hadn't taken two steps before someone grabbed her by the back of the collar.
"It's me! Zhao Jing, it's me! You've grabbed my hair! Let go! You're going to rip my scalp off! It hurts! It hurts so much..."
