Early the next morning.
The rain had eased considerably.
Beneath the overcast sky, a veil of watery mist shrouded the lush vegetation of Chunhe Garden.
Everything looked hazy and indistinct.
Yet in such weather, Xiao Die was rather delighted.
It was not because Chen Yi had not gone out early in the morning, but because he was still resting in the study room.
By candlelight, she could see the figure sitting cross-legged on the chair.
His face was peaceful, his eyes gently closed.
He was clearly sleeping soundly.
After sneaking a glance, Xiao Die quietly slipped out of the study room, covering her mouth as she giggled.
She had risen even earlier than yesterday. Fortunately, her efforts had not been in vain.
With that thought, she ran upstairs to tidy the room.
"Eh?"
Looking at the damp long robe and inner garments hanging from the rack, Xiao Die tilted her head in puzzlement, her twin buns leaning to one side with it.
"Did Son-in-law go out last night?"
Unable to figure out the answer, Xiao Die did not dwell on it. After tidying the room, she carried the wet clothes downstairs.
She took them to the washroom and cleaned them with petal-infused water and soapberries. After shaking out the long robe, she stood on tiptoe with great effort to hang it on the drying rack.
"Whew..."
Xiao Die looked down at her two short legs and pouted.
If only she were as tall as Eldest Miss and Second Miss. At least hanging laundry would not be so exhausting.
A little girl who rarely went outside would always have a few strange little troubles.
Fortunately, Xiao Die never kept her troubles in her heart. Once she had thought about them, she forgot them.
Then she ran off to fetch water and