In the Duke of Dingguo's residence, within the Duchess's courtyard.
The sky was filled with birds, frantically charging through the courtyard without regard for their lives. The birds' cries were sharp and sorrowful, and their numbers were so vast that it sent chills down one's spine...
One by one, the birds crashed into the pillars or darted into the rooms.
The guards were doing their best to kill the birds, while inside the room, the Duchess remained unconscious. Xie Zi Yuan stood by her bed, using his body to shield her from the frenzied birds.
"Young Master, leave this to us. Please step outside for your safety!" a close attendant urgently called out after killing two crows that had flown toward Xie Zi Yuan.
There were several scratches on Xie Zi Yuan's neck, injuries from the bird claws. He was about to speak when he suddenly heard crying.
It was Xie Ling, crying as he rushed in from outside.
