Alone

Long Jie had a full night's rest and slept well into the early afternoon. 

He woke up, desperately needing another wash after the night he had. Song Luli made him a meal, indulging him with some warm, tasty food. The skipped work—reluctantly—and afterwards, they both changed and prepared to visit the main estate of the Long family.

The first time Song Luli visited the estate was at night; this time, it was during the day, bright as can be, and she got a better view of the mansion.

Some of the columns supported the architecture of the five-story home. There were statues of white tigers, awake, on guard, protecting a single, sleeping dragon.

Song Luli shot Long Jie a glance as they stepped down the pathway further, approaching the large, heavy front doors. The butler saw them and opened for them immediately.