Chapter 377: Return to the Capital
# 377. Return to the Capital
“Knock, knock…”
The sound of knuckles against the door echoed twice. Inside, there was no response. Xu Qi’an tilted his head slightly, listening closely, and caught the faint and even rhythm of someone’s breathing.
*The sun’s already shining on your arse, and you’re still sleeping. How carefree can this woman be?* Xu Qi’an muttered to himself, placing his palm against the door. With a gentle push of his qi, the latch clicked open.
Stepping into the room, he found it neat and tidy, though the windows were shut tight. On the round table, four teacups were overturned, save for one, which still held some leftover tea.
Draped over the screen directly facing the door were a light skirt, robes, and a pale pink *dudou* embroidered with plum blossoms.
She must have bathed early last night, then fallen straight to bed, leaving her clothes and intimate garments unattended.
*This is the personal lingerie of the most beautiful woman in the Great Feng. In my era, something like this would’ve fetched a fortune online... not in silver taels, but in yuan…* Xu Qi’an sighed inwardly as he scanned the room. He didn’t see the earth book fragment, but his connection to the treasure guided him to its hiding place—it had been wedged under a table leg to keep it steady.
*Suddenly I want to teach her what a firm hand really is...* Xu Qi’an retrieved the fragment, tucking it safely into his robes.