C23 They Were Caught

Shaang Sizhan's inscrutable gaze swept over Shi Qian's startled face before settling on the red wine in her hand.

After a brief pause, Shi Qian regained her composure and chuckled awkwardly, "Master Zhan, you're still awake?"

With a slight parting of his lips, Shaang Sizhan directed Yan Yi, "Leave us."

"Yes, Master." Yan Yi turned and exited, making sure to close the door behind him