"The moon climbs high above the willow branches, marking the time for lovers to meet at dusk."
After dinner, everyone seized the opportunity to rest. Once the lights in the room were extinguished, Luo Xueyao slipped out of her quarters and into the Goddess Space. Xia Lan and Gu Fang noticed their young mistress had vanished again, but assuming she had merely retreated into the Goddess Space, they paid it no mind.
Luo Xueyao rounded the corner to the backyard, where the official post house stables were located, and found the carriages parked there. Chu Lingyue was already waiting. Under the moonlight, his figure appeared cold, gaunt, and carried a sense of desolation. As Luo Xueyao approached, he heard her footsteps, turned, and bowed respectfully. "Young Miss," he said.
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