The door opened with a creak.

Ruan Yi was leaning against the wall near the back door outside the Princess Royal's Mansion. Upon hearing the slight sound, he immediately awakened from his nap. He rubbed his eyes and looked over, just in time to see Qiu Jinglan stepping out.

"Young master!" Ruan Yi greeted and passed Qiu Jinglan the stove for warming hands, "It's freezing tonight!"

Qiu Jinglan waved his hand, "Keep it yourself. I'm okay." He ...