"Xiao Huan, that useless girl—how did she bring all these people here?!" Lu Wushuang broke out in a cold sweat, silently groaning. These aunts and concubines were notorious gossips. With nothing to do all day in the inner residence, all they could do was wag their tongues. If they saw what was happening in the room, who knew what they would turn her reputation into throughout Shanyin City.
Song Qingshu rose to his feet. He had clearly heard the voices outside as well. "I'd better avoid them for now."
"Mm." Lu Wushuang nodded. Her gaze landed on the washbasin nearby, and she hurriedly said, "Quick, hide that basin. Otherwise, I won't be able to explain it later." The maid had been sent out, and in her current state, Lu Wushuang obviously could not have fetched water herself. That would make it clear someone had visited, and when those people started questioning her, she truly would not know how to cover it up.
Song Qingshu could not worry about much else now. He directly tore off the cloth over his eyes and looked around. He discovered that the basin really was difficult to hide. After thinking it over, he could only shove it beneath the bed for the time being.
Seeing him remove the blindfold, Lu Wushuang cried out and instinctively shrank deeper beneath the covers, making Song Qingshu roll his eyes. "I was worried that not being able to see would waste time, not trying to sneak a look at you."
"I know." Lu Wushuang pressed her lips together. Seeing him prepare to hide behind the screen, she hurriedly said, "There are too many of them. You'll be easily spotted there."
"Then where should I hide?" Song Qingshu swept his gaze around. The room was simply furnished, and the ceiling