Deep night shrouded the sky, with dark clouds obscuring the moon. Xie Jiuli arrived at the courtyard where the palace servants resided. Guided by the Siyao scanning and tracking system, she easily located the room belonging to the manager of the Imperial Garden.
"Who's there?"
Manager Cui, who had been fast asleep on the couch, bolted upright. She scanned the suddenly opened window with a look of alarm while simultaneously pulling a dagger from beneath her bed. Sensing movement to her left, she spun around, slashing repeatedly at a shadow.
Chapter 32