She called softly, as if there were many words to follow, but looking at his expression, it seemed whatever she said would be like a passing cloud, dispensable.
“Speak if you have something to say.” After waiting a while with no further words, she urged slightly.
“…How have you been these days?”
The words were soft and light. Qu Xiaojue watched his expression intently.
Xu Wanzhi suddenly looked up and glared at her fiercely. She asked if he was well, did she know his “husband” was already gone? Did she understand that many things had changed? Xu Wanzhi bit her teeth tightly but decided not to argue with this woman anymore. In the end, she could only sigh at her own bad luck. She wouldn’t grieve for Xu Wan, nor would she live in pointless sorrow. Taking several deep breaths, the cool night wind helped her clear her mind. Retracting her complex gaze, Xu Wanzhi coldly glanced at her and turned to leave. Stunned by that angry gaze, Qu Xiaojue stared blankly at his retreating back, suddenly calling out loudly: “What exactly happened during this time?” “Look into your own heart.” The cool voice drifted in the night wind, slowly spreading and unexpectedly heavy.
A moment later, hearing the footsteps of her subordinate behind her, she narrowed her eyes: “Call Qu Lu.” “Yes.” Sensing the master’s dark mood, the subordinate’s steps were light, but before she could leave the courtyard, Qu Xiaojue’s retort was: “No need to call, you can rest as well.”
“Yes.” After a pause, she retreated without objection. “Young Master!” Seeing him return, Qi’er happily raised her face, taking small steps closer. Xu Wanzhi smiled at him, gestured towards the door, and walked straight out. Qi’er hurriedly picked up the lantern and followed nimbly.
He was somewhat curious about how the young master and the master had gotten along tonight, but the person ahead, while smiling, was inexplicably cold. He could only restrain his thoughts and follow carefully, not daring to overstep.
Today, after being provoked to anger by Qu Xiaojue several times, she grew even more disgusted with this place, completely abandoning any thoughts of going out for a few days.
