He ultimately failed to prove his innocence.
But as he watched her, growing colder with the change in weather, staying outside all night in just her pajamas, he worried she might catch a cold. What then?
Xiao Lijin had someone bring her a blanket to wrap around herself, but she refused it.
He had never seen Bai Qingzhu like this before; he could feel that she truly was in love. He should have been happy, yet why did his heart ache so much?
If she wouldn't come in, Xiao Lijin had no intention of sleeping either, and so the two of them remained in a standoff.
The next morning, Bai Qingzhu finally agreed to come inside.
Xiao Lijin hurriedly approached her; her pale complexion caused him immense heartache.
He wanted to get closer, but she pushed him away and said with an incredibly calm and composed voice, "Miaomiao will be awake soon. This is an issue between us adults, and I don't want her to notice anything. Later, I'll try my best to cooperate with you."
