Chapter 1718

After finishing her bath, Mu Wan emerged from the bathroom. A maid had already brought clean clothes for her, and the room was adorned with several pots of fresh wintersweet flowers. She dressed herself, stood by the window, and gazed out into the pitch-black night. As her mind settled, she decided she no longer wanted to put on a facade for Xiang Shangyu. Pretending was exhausting, and he seemed to see through her regardless. It made her feel like a clown, performing for his amusement.
"Where is Mr. Xiang?" Mu Wan inquired.
"He should be in his study," the maid replied.