"Of course not..."
Just as his voice faded, Key Smoke's voice came from within the courtyard:
"Is Elder Su feeling better?"
"Could Young Master Su come to the courtyard for a chat? I have a private matter I wish to discuss with you."
"..."
Die Yi looked at Su Bei with a puzzled expression, clearly recalling that Key Smoke had previously said no one was allowed entrance.
Su Bei rubbed the tooth marks on the flesh between his thumb and forefinger, then hurried towards the courtyard.
In the courtyard stood a rockery, not very tall. Beneath it was a bamboo pavilion, quietly nestled within its surroundings, exceedingly tranquil and not easily noticed.
「Moments later.」
Last night's rain had moistened the slate-paved corridor and thoroughly soaked the banana plants in the courtyard. It even refreshed the bamboo and willows in the corner.
The sunlight was somewhat dazzling as it streamed through the rockery, causing one's eyelids to tremble incessantly.
