Ming Yan stood outside the high wall, the torrential rain masking the sounds coming from Chaoxi Courtyard.
Yet, she vaguely heard the voice of the young lady.
She shouted even more desperately in the rain, "Miss, it's me, it's me, help, miss, I beg you to see me, miss..."
The hysterical voice penetrated inside the courtyard.
Ye Zhi, who practiced Inner Strength and had better hearing than most people, heard it clearly this time. It was indeed Ming Yan calling her, and from the sound of it, something was wrong.
There was no time to delay.
She immediately put on several layers of clothing, donned a short cloak, picked up an oil-paper umbrella, and walked out.
As she pushed the door open, a cold wind blew in, causing the dainty girl, ready to step outside, to shiver. But she did not stop; she stepped out resolutely~
