Getting lost isn't the most embarrassing thing—getting lost in someone's house is.
But, Gu Qianqian thought at the time, even though the Gu Family's old mansion was big, it was still just a house. If she got lost, maybe walking around a few more times would eventually lead her to the way out, right?
However, for some reason, the more she walked, the further astray she went, finding herself deeper and deeper, unable to locate any exit...
Just as she was beginning to believe she'd accidentally wandered into some kind of labyrinth, her surroundings suddenly brightened, and a cobblestone path winding through a secluded area appeared before her.
With a mindset of giving it a try, she cautiously followed the path step by step. As she continued, an oddly shaped corner tower came into view.