Chapter 149: Seeing Wei Qing Again, that night.
An autumn rain had just passed.
A thin layer of water coated the bluestone streets of Chang'an City, reflecting the scattered lanterns hung throughout the wards, their light and shadows wavering.
Yongxing Ward.
Right next to the Demon Suppression General Bureau, it was one of the most prosperous neighborhoods in Chang'an City.
Those who lived here were either rich or noble.
And not just ordinarily rich or noble.
Either someone in their household held a high position at court, clad in purple robes and jade belts, or their ancestors had amassed tremendous merit.
Once the ward gates were shut, this place became another world.
Even the Martial Patrol officers who walked the streets inside had to tiptoe.
They feared that a heavy step on the bricks might disturb some noble's peaceful dreams.
Ordinary folk couldn't even think of living here. Even if they merely passed through, they would be questioned by the ward guards for ages if their clothes were untidy.
The heavy clop of hooves broke the silence of the long lane.
Jiang Yuechu led the Crimson-Eyed Stallion to a stop in front of a grand vermilion gate.
She looked up at the plaque by the dim glow of the lantern at the entrance.
"This is the place."
Jiang Yuechu let out a breath of relief and wiped a hand across her face.
Her once fair and delicate face was now caked in dried, dark-red blood, leaving only her cool eyes visible, glinting faintly in the darkness.
After fighting her way back from Jingyang and then rushing into the city without stopping, she hardly looked human anymore.
Knock, knock, knock.
Jiang Yuechu raised her hand and rapped on the knocker.
A long while passed.
Only then did sluggish footsteps sound from