Shuiyue Pavilion is located in the northwest corner of the Shang Family's estate, appearing from the outside as a rather ordinary courtyard. Standing at the entrance to the courtyard, a mere four or five steps away from the fire pit, Shang Xinlei remains in shadow, deliberately hiding herself, afraid of being seen.
With no one guarding the vicinity, any First-Turn Messenger could use their agility to scale the walls and escape the Shang Family; the so-called confinement is just a formality. Yet no one escapes—whether herself or anyone residing within—they are tightly bound by the web of society, unable to break free.
