Gu Lan's attire and the jade pendant on her waist all highlight her noble status.
Jiu looked behind him but did not see Consort Li's figure, so he asked, "Who are you then? Wasn't it Consort Li who lived here before?"
"She's dead."
The old eunuch said lightly.
"Wh-What!?" Jiu asked in panic, his face suddenly turning pale.
"I said, she's dead." The old eunuch repeated with an expressionless tone.
Rong Heng's pupils contracted, then his fists slowly clenched, his eyes growing increasingly sorrowful.
"Did she die in the flood?" Jiu was in a daze for a moment, his voice becoming hoarse, choking as he asked.
"She died of illness three days ago, and the body has been taken away."
Rong Heng had already turned around, quietly said, "Let's go."
Jiu left with tears in his eyes.
