Shao He breathed a sigh of relief as the child in her arms gradually stopped crying. She glanced out at the pouring rain through the window, her brows knitted into a frown as her mood became gloomy as well.
It had started to rain without her noticing.
Qing Shan, shivering with cold, rubbed her arms outside the door. The weather was just too abnormal; it had been clear skies moments ago, and now it was pouring down without warning.
Just then, a knock came from the door. Qing Shan picked up an umbrella next to her and opened it as she stepped outside.
"Who is it?"
"Open the door! Open the door for the Marquis!"
Through the crack, Qing Shan saw that the person knocking was Chu Yu. She chose not to open the door but turned and walked away instead.
She knew her mistress did not want to see this man and thought he would leave before long.
However, the knocking persisted. Qing Shan, left with no choice, knocked on the door and said, "Miss, have you gone to sleep?"