C446 An Excuse

He made a beeline for his sister. Chu Xiao was so engrossed in Mengzui and Hsingwei's duel that she didn't notice Chu Qing approaching from behind. A gentle pat on her shoulder and a soft call, "Sis," alerted her to his presence.

Upon seeing Chu Qing unharmed, Chu Xiao's emotions surged, her lips quivering with the effort to hold back tears. She had cried herself dry the night before