From the inn that faced the official road to the southern end of the village lay a considerable distance, and Hua Xiaomai sprinted all the way until she could see the not-so-large courtyard before her, at which her pace finally slowed.
She had dashed out from the shop with a burst of energy, and while she had thought everything through clearly on the road, at this moment her heart felt somewhat apprehensive, with her teeth unconsciously clamping down on her lower lip.
For an instant, she had nearly turned back because of the trepidation in her heart but ultimately forced herself to stand still. She took a deep breath without averting her gaze, passed in front of the Guan Family's gate, and positioned herself right at the entrance of the neighboring courtyard, peering inside curiously.