Xie Mingyue lay beside Qi Jinshan for quite a while. By the time twilight fell heavily, Wutong gently tapped on the door.
"Madam," Wutong knew the Eldest Young Master was resting in the madam's room, but she pursed her lips and spoke in a low voice anyway, "The eldest young master is here to kowtow to you."
Though her voice was soft, Qi Jinshan had maintained his vigilance for years. Today he had simply been too exhausted, which was why he had rarely slept soundly through the entire afternoon. At this slight movement from Xie Mingyue, he tightened his grip, his eyes snapping open instantly, devoid of any sleepiness and sharp as blades.
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