SWISH~
Gu Zheng threw on the Invisibility Cloak and instantly became invisible.
TAP TAP!
Footsteps echoed, and a figure appeared at the palace entrance.
"Zuo?"
Gu Zheng blurted out.
"Who's there!?"
Zuo Lingfeng, who was walking through the entrance, stopped short. His expression grew solemn as he scanned the great hall warily.
"It's me."
Gu Zheng lifted his cloak, revealing his form, and stared at Zuo Lingfeng in astonishment.
"Gu?"
Zuo Lingfeng's eyes widened in equal astonishment.
"What are you doing here?"
"What are you doing here?"
The two asked in unison.
As their voices faded, Gu Zheng's face lit up with joy. "Zuo, you're not dead! That's great!" he said, elated.
"I was as good as dead."
Zuo Lingfeng gave a bitter smile, but he quickly regained his composure. He asked in bewilderment, "Gu, how did you get in here?"
