Everyone is afraid of something.
Some are afraid of snakes, some are afraid of thunder, and some are afraid of the dark.
But what Li Ji feared was silence.
An environment that was too quiet would dredge up the fear hidden in the depths of his heart, awakening the bloody images buried deep in his memory.
In a silent environment, Li Ji would unconsciously tense up, unable to fall asleep.
Yet he wasn't used to having other people around when he slept, either.
And so, for the past five years, he had suffered from insomnia almost every night.
Li Ji stayed awake until the middle of the night before he managed to drift off to sleep.
He woke before dawn.
Prince Zhao had four head maids, each in charge of different matters.
The one responsible for Prince Zhao's daily needs was Jinxiu.
She led the junior maids into the room to attend to the Prince as he dressed and washed.
Although they were there to "attend" to him, it was really just to lend a hand. Li Ji did most things himself.
