Soon after, the two were just about ready to return to the hut.
"Hahaha... Miss Ziyue, it's been a while, hasn't it?"
Suddenly, a burst of mocking laughter shattered the stillness of the surrounding area.
Ji Ziyue looked up and saw a few figures in the distance, with Ji Xia, her elder cousin's maidservant, leading the group.
Ji Xia was dressed in luxurious attire, accompanied by several attendants trailing behind her.
They seemed to be indulging in lighthearted leisure, their laughter brimming with carefree delight.
However, the moment Ji Xia's gaze landed on Gu Sheng and Ji Ziyue, her smile froze abruptly.
"Miss Ziyue, what are you doing here?"
Ji Xia's tone carried a trace of surprise and suspicion.
She quickly strode forward, darting her gaze back and forth between Gu Sheng and Ji Ziyue.
Ji Ziyue's heart tightened. She knew that if Ji Xia discovered her here, her elder cousin would soon learn about it as well.
