“Well... Lady Seonhwa asked me not to say anything, but....”
Siyeong hesitated, her lips trembling slightly.
Unsure how to continue, she seemed to gather her thoughts.
Hwayeong didn’t rush her and waited patiently for the next words.
After a moment, Siyeong steadied herself and finally spoke.
“Yesterday, when I stepped out for a moment, I came back to find Lady Seonhwa’s embroidery cloth soaked with water.”
“What?”
The unexpected statement made Hwayeong tilt her head in confusion.
Siyeong elaborated, attempting to explain.
“It seems someone deliberately entered her room and poured water on her embroidery cloth.”
Even after the explanation, Hwayeong frowned, still confused.
“Poured water? On purpose?”
“Yes.”
“...Why not on mine instead? That would’ve been a perfect excuse to skip the assignment.”
Hwayeong muttered regretfully, as if lamenting the missed opportunity.
Sohwa, exasperated, responded with a deadpan expression.
