I rose from the bed and went to the window, peering down at the main gate. Standing there, to my surprise, was Zhou Haizhen. A flicker of joy went through me—she was back from Sucheng. When I saw Zhao Mingzhen blocking her at the gate, I quickly threw open the window and called out, "Let her in!" Then I turned and headed downstairs. Deng Jiazhe, having heard my shout, followed close behind. Our ey