Qi Jinshan returned home very late that night.
Xie Mingyue did not wait for him. Ever since it was discovered that she was suffering from the Cold Jade Poison, Qi Jinshan’s duties had become suddenly demanding. He often worked through the night or stayed away, and she, choosing to be understanding and respectful, neither pried nor questioned him, nor did she harbor any suspicions.
The next day, while Qi Jinshan was attending court, Xie Mingyue was having breakfast in the courtyard. She had just set down her ivory chopsticks when a young maidservant from the household came running in, drenched in sweat.
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