However, early the next morning, Mei Shu experienced what it meant for someone's mood to change as quickly as flipping a book.
Last night, Miss Sheng had promised to allow her to continue her investigation, but after just one night, Miss Sheng reneged on her word and refused to let her investigate further.
Mei Shu reluctantly tried to soften her stance. "Can I just take a quick look? Just one glance?"
"No!" Sheng Nian opened her arms and blocked Mei Shu's way firmly. "The study is a restricted area for the Sheng family. You can't enter casually. Besides, there are people coming and going here. If any of the servants see you and tell my father, you might get into big trouble!"
"I just want to look at one of the bookshelves. How about you come in with me?" Mei Shu compromised, her tone somewhat pleading.
