Chapter 280

Mei Gongxue thought someone was coming and pricked up her ears to listen, but it sounded as if the two people outside were only discussing dinner. Soon, the footsteps faded away, and the light from their torches drifted into the distance. After a moment of silence, Mei Gongxue finally dared to stand up. She peered through the gap in the door; the coast was clear. Perhaps they had gone to eat. Summoning her courage, she pushed against the door. To her surprise, it wasn't locked! A surge of wild joy washed over her. She cautiously poked her head out—no one was there. It must have been the shift change during the dinner hour; if things went according to plan, replacements would arrive soon. Mei Gongxue quickly shut the door and stepped out into the courtyard.