The woman stood still, even though a scorching sun blazed overhead, she felt an icy chill in her limbs.
Those who had been watching the commotion saw there was no more excitement to be had, and dispersed.
This event began with an absurd reason and ended in an absurdly chaotic result. As people walked away, they discussed what had happened with their companions.
Yu Xia walked beside Xu Ke. Under the blazing sun, she inexplicably turned back for a glance at the woman they had tossed behind them, now standing alone, deserted. With satisfaction, Yu Xia turned her head back.
The Furong Garden seemed vast, but in reality, it didn't take long to walk through. The three of them found a pond there, shaded from the sunlight, one of the rare cool spots outside the buildings in the garden.
