The two held hands and walked back along the path they came from, strolling toward the courtyard.
In the dim light, a shadowy figure stealthily approached the courtyard, moving furtively. The breeze rustled the branches, casting flickering shadows that were hard to discern without careful scrutiny.
However, given Mu Qianyue and Nalan Jing's keen eyesight, they immediately saw through the disguise—the person was none other than Ye Lilo.
A glint of coldness flashed in Mu Qianyue's dark eyes as she turned to the man beside her, "Jing, how do you think we should deal with him?"
"Such a petty person is like a hibernating viper. If we don't crush him with one strike, he might leap out at any moment to bite you. So, what we need to do is ensure he can never stir trouble again," Nalan Jing's voice carried a hint of chill as he gripped Mu Qianyue's hand and walked into the courtyard.
