Outside the home of Yi Zhonghai, two eavesdroppers stood frozen in shock. Qin Jingru let out a startled gasp—what started as a bit of gossip had suddenly turned into a matter of life and death.
She quickly clamped a hand over her mouth. Li Anquan, speechless, grabbed her arm and whisked her away from the Middle Courtyard.
Inside the room, Yi Zhonghai heard the noise. "Who’s there?" he shouted. He bolted to the door and flung it open, but the courtyard was empty. A wave of unease washed over him; he couldn't be sure if his conversation had been overheard.
Chapter 89