The snowy night was exceptionally tranquil, with a faint light appearing in the Main Hall. Those hidden in the shadows held their breaths and focused intently, eager to get a clear look at this murderer who had plagued them for over half a year.
Soon, the light reached the entrance, and the hem of a dark red dress appeared within everyone's view. However, she held an umbrella, obscuring half of her body. In her other hand, she carried a lantern that flickered unsteadily as the wind blew.
Only the sound of slow footsteps filled the courtyard.
By then, the effect of the drug on Dou Chengfeng had somewhat worn off. He looked up at the approaching figure, smiling lazily with a hoarse voice, "Is it you who has come?"
The military official lying in ambush inside the room was about to lead his men out to capture her but was stopped by Xiao Song with a gesture, who mouthed the word: wait.
