Knock, knock, knock.
Just as everyone in the courtyard was having a marvelous time playing in the snow, the courtyard gate was knocked on again.
Cai Se took the initiative to go and open the door.
Outside, Qi Yuan was carrying some snacks in one hand and was just about to raise the other in greeting when she suddenly saw an unfamiliar woman standing before her. She froze on the spot.
Hmm...?
Did I come to the wrong door?
"Sorry, I think I came to the wrong door..."
Qi Yuan bent slightly in embarrassment and gave an awkward smile.
Cai Se said nothing, merely nodded lightly before closing the courtyard gate again.
"Who was it?"
When Cai Se returned to the main hall alone, Luo Ruying asked her curiously.
"Madam, someone knocked on the wrong door."
Cai Se replied with a bow.
"Is that so..."
Luo Ruying answered softly and did not give it any further thought.
Outside, Qi Yuan turned and left in confusion. She carefully examined the nearby scenery and courtyards, her brows knitting slightly as she pondered.
That's not right!
This is the house!
She had practically come here every other day lately. How could she possibly have gone to the wrong place?!
Qi Yuan stepped forward again and knocked on the door to make sure.
"I'll get it."
This time, Luo Ruying stopped Cai Se and rose to open the courtyard gate herself.
"Big Sister Luo."
Seeing that it was Luo Ruying, Qi Yuan immediately greeted her with a smile.
Just as she thought!
She came here so often—how could she possibly have gone to the wrong door?!
She could walk here through Nanli City with her eyes closed.
"Miss Qi, come in."
Luo Ruying responded with a smile.
She had guessed that Qi Yuan might