There was only a dim light at the entrance, and there was no one outside.
Xiang Wan felt a little cold with the sizzling symphony of tiny raindrops ringing in the ear.
The feeling of darkness intruded into her brain, giving rise to tingling fear which seized her heart.
That day, she had witnessed a flourishing "The Palace", but now, a cold and deserted sight was before her. The two contrasting images were like the cross-cut scenes from a movie, alternating back and forth in her mind…
"Xiang Wan?"
While she was caught up in her thoughts, she heard Bai Muchuan calling for her.
"Hm, what's up?" Xiang Wan turned and saw the furrowed brows of Bai Muchuan.
"I wanted to ask you what happened?" He sounded a little concerned. "What are you thinking? You didn't reply my question."
"Oh." Xiang Wan brushed her hair and apologized for getting distracted. "Oh, what did you ask me earlier?"
"Want to go up to the fifth floor?"
