The dark night was pierced only by the relentless chirping of crickets, and since it was already past midnight, Yuanming Garden was exceptionally silent.
Earlier in the night, Yun Mi had attended to Yong Zheng's illness in his quarters, and after Yong Zheng had fallen asleep with steady breathing in the latter half of the night, he and Little Yuanzi headed toward their own residence.
On this summer's night, not a breath of wind was present, rendering it somewhat sultry. Little Yuanzi had grown up alongside Yun Mi and was somewhat of a constant companion. Although there wasn't much age difference between them, Little Yuanzi was a bit more timid, especially after hearing rumors that Yuanming Garden was haunted by ghosts.
