Outside the hall.
Zhi'an heard voices from behind a willow tree near the pond and remained still, quietly observing. He saw a mistress and her maid playing with one another. Before long, they scanned their surroundings, and finding no one, they took off their shoes and socks to sit by the pond and splash in the water.
Shocked, Zhi'an quickly covered his eyes, not daring to look. He thought to himself that it was no wonder his master had sent him to keep watch; this Noble Lady Wan was truly audacious. Though no one was around, such behavior was reckless; if discovered, her reputation would be ruined. If the Emperor were to find out, the Zhen family would surely face dire consequences.
Chapter 148