The old scholar's mansion was very remote, separated from the other villagers by a large lotus pond. Coupled with the incessant wind and rain, it was really hard to hear what was happening in the village.
If Bai Youwei hadn't pointed it out, Shen Mo would not have noticed, hidden among the patter of the rain was the distorted sound of a woman singing opera.
Just as they expressed their confusion, the door next to them opened, and Fu Miaoxue dragged Du Lai out, complaining, "There's clearly a sound, a very loud sound, how can you not hear it!..."
Seeing Shen Mo standing under the eaves, she paused, "Did you hear it too?"
Shen Mo replied, "Weiwei heard it, I only noticed after I opened the door."
Hearing this, Du Lai listened intently again, and finally managed to catch the semblance of a tune amidst the chilling wind.