We brought Ah Fei to Ah Duo’s room. Now, everyone else had returned to their own rooms to rest. The entire palace was finally quiet. Only a faint scent of alcohol indicated that there had been a banquet earlier.

Ah Duo’s room was silent. Only Sis Ceci was sitting next to her bed, watching her in deep sleep.

When we arrived, Uncle Mason was watching Sis Ceci from outside the door. He looked hesitant, like he was contemplating if he should tell Sis Ceci about Ghostie.

Seeing us, Uncle Mason moved to the side. He put away his hesitation and focused on Ah Duo again. “You came.”

“How’s Ah Duo doing?” Ah Fei asked with concern.

Uncle Mason glanced at him and...