The Request

In the huge and desolate garden, only Xiao Shi was alone in the pagoda stroking the guzheng. Under the bright light, she wore a wide white robe but it could not cover her cool yet lonely and graceful shadow.

Chu Li felt pity and he could not restrain himself.

As the faint sound of the guzheng echoed, Chu Li stepped into the pagoda to join Xiao Qi and stood behind her.

"Second Eldest Sister," Xiao Qi cried out.

Xiao Shi turned around. The guzheng sound paused for a moment.

"Greetings, Second Lady." Chu Li saluted with his fist.

Xiao Shi pushed the guzheng away and supported herself up with it. Her movements were weak but graceful.

Chu Li looked around; the pagoda was cold and quiet with only two palace lanterns lit. With the lamplights lit in the surrounding, it was as if it illuminated the two worlds.

"Chu Li, what happened? Why do you need to see me?" Xiao Shi pointed and reached her hand out.