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Both hid behind the flowering tree, not daring to even breathe deeply.
In truth, there was no need to feel so guilty as if they were committing a crime, but for some reason, knowing the secret of the beautiful woman before them, they inexplicably couldn't face her and were terrified she would discover them.
Perhaps what they feared even more was witnessing for a second time her forbidden rendezvous with that housekeeper-lover. However, after observing for quite some time, it seemed she was alone, gazing absentmindedly, lost in thought.
"Let's get out of here," whispered Xuanji, making a gesture to retreat; she wanted to avoid trouble.
Yu Sifeng shook his head, "Wait... let's see what she's going to do." He wanted to gather some evidence, to prevent being accused by her in case things came to light, which would be truly embarrassing.
