Chapter 277: Breaking Free from Control

Xin He's eyebrows furrowed slightly, a hint of doubt flitting across her face. "Let's follow and find out."

Jinxiu walked quickly along the path, glancing around with a guilty expression. It wasn't that she was acting well, but that she truly felt like a thief.

She didn't dare look back as she continued to run forward. Xin He should be following her, and as long as she could get into the study, everything would be fine!

Jinxiu took several turns and finally slipped into the study. Xin He, who was far away, saw her entering the room, and her eyes flickered with hesitation.

Shulan widened her eyes and asked, "What is Jinxiu doing in Lord Marquis's study?"

Not long after, Jinxiu hurried out of the study, looking surreptitious.

Unable to contain herself, Shulan said, "Miss, I don't know what Jinxiu is doing in Lord Marquis's study, but it doesn't look right. Should we take a look?"