Suddenly, the sound of chaotic footsteps and the neighing of horses echoed from outside the courtyard.
Hé Yǔshuǐ’s laundry bat dropped into the wooden basin with a loud *clatter*, splashing water onto her pant legs. She and Yang Xiaohua both looked up, turning toward the source of the noise. Outside the courtyard gate, the figure of Wang Jianguo appeared, his padded jacket covered in snow and his hair windswept and disheveled.
"Brother Jianguo!"
Chapter 732