Chapter 43 News About the Cousins

Sheng Shuihe was in the study, with only Gongsun Xi there at his service. But as before, he wore the mask called “Crow Slaughter” to cover his face as he did on the sea. The black apparel and the black cloak before were replaced by a white gown with a round collar, in the pattern of the pine, and a white cloak weaved out of white crane’s feathers.

It was already summer. Even though it was cool on the island, a vulnerable girl like Sheng Weiqiao, who hadn’t recovered from the illness, needed no more than a suit, let alone the wrap. But Sheng Shuihe still dressed so warmly, with a cloak added to the gown. He was literally severely injured.

The chin underneath the mask was unusually pale, which reflected the flawless and jade-like skin of the owner. But it was also a sign of insufficient vitality.

Seeing Gongsun Yingdun lead Sheng Weiqiao in, Gongsun Xi frowned while Sheng Shuihe stopped swinging the writing brush in his hand and put it on the bru