The rain didn't cease even until late into the night. It fell harder somehow. Such a weather was never seen before. It was certainly unusual. Fortunately it happened when they were sleeping deeply so it didn't create any chaos.
When the clock struck midnight, Ouyang Xueqing squirmed uncomfortably in her sleep.
An Zhengnan who couldn't bear to leave had decided to stay until the first dawn break before slipping away unnoticed. He had somehow lowered his guard down in the cold and dark weather as he felt a little sleepy too.
But when he heard her soft cry, his eyes flew open abruptly and his head snapped so fast that it was surprising that he didn't get a whiplash.
"Princess?" He probed cautiously.
A clearer cry was heard. "No…" It sounded weak and full of pain.
