The entire concubine ceremony was witnessed by the man in black.
The girl who looked like Xiao Jiu had become the Crown Princess.
And his Xiao Jiu, her whereabouts were still unknown.
He had planned to leave tonight, but instead, he sat on the rooftop, listening to Concubine Xu speaking drunkenly.
Inside the room, only a palace lantern was lit, casting dim light.
"Cai Xia..."
The maid on night watch had probably fallen asleep, as Concubine Xu called softly with no one hearing.
The man in black moved silently to the table, picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea without making a sound, his movements smooth and silent.
After setting down the teapot, he carried the cup to the bedside, only to see a hand reaching out from under the covers, grasping the bed drapes firmly.