The servant behind him seemed to be following close at his heels. Hearing this, he respectfully said, "Young Master, how perceptive!"
...Pei Ling abruptly came to his senses, only to find the palace lanterns dimly glowing before him. The various ornaments on the display shelves shimmered with dazzling colors, yet were steeped in Death Qi.
His expression immediately turned grave. He had awakened another segment of Young Master Zheng's memories!
At night, the mask could help him recover his strength. But during the day, it would intensify the curse!
However, if he didn't wear the mask, Xiao Zheng's memories would gradually begin to resurface over time. The other man's fate would slowly awaken, gradually replacing him!
He had thought that daytime was safe in this residence and nighttime dangerous, but now it seemed the truth was exactly the opposite!
Daylight was a dead end. Night was their only chance!
Just then, a faint knock came from outside the room.
A clear yet deferential voice called from outside, "Young Master, this servant has brought you breakfast."
Hearing this, Pei Ling immediately snapped out of it and looked doubtfully toward the screen. After a moment's thought, he said, "Come in!"
Creak.
The half-closed door swung open, and a maid in a blue cloth skirt came around the screen, carrying a food box, and entered the room.
The maid wore no mask. She was dressed in a blue blouse and skirt, the cuffs embroidered with vine-like patterns. Her hair was arranged in a dangling double bun, with a lock of hair tied in red string and falling over her left shoulder. She looked about sixteen or seventeen, with a round face and round eyes, fair skin, and delicate features that gave her a sweet, guileless air. On closer inspection, there was an inconspicuous