In another Script Space.
After leaving Xu Shuo's side, Hong Rao had just stepped into the courtyard with a garden when her whole body suddenly jolted!
She swiftly turned around and saw in the shadow of the corner pavilion, a person sitting there emotionlessly watching her, his dark blue military uniform accentuating a stern and ruthless aura.
As their eyes met, the silent tension caused Hong Rao to frown slightly.
Then she redirected her gaze, intending to go straight into the house, but as she turned to leave, the other spoke.
"Where have you been?"
Hong Rao's steps halted, her eyes betraying an unclear intent, but as she turned around, a smile that was more a sneer than genuine spread across her face, "What? Does the Capital Commandant need to check on me? But I don't believe I'm one of your soldiers, am I?"