Ninghai Park, as its name suggests, should have a stretch of sea nearby.
Just like its name, the sunlight over the sea was warm, and the sea surface was tranquil.
Besides the Bund, this park was also a good spot for viewing the sea.
In the early morning, Ninghai Park further embellished its name, becoming exceptionally peaceful.
The salty yet not fishy sea breeze gently brushed past the ear.
Like a gentle, slender hand, it could awaken one from a whole night of low spirits.
However, it was rather unfortunate that this was a completely private park, never opened to the public since its establishment.
Thus, not many people could appreciate the beauty of the park's vistas.
The Third Concubine came here not to admire the sea; she was not the owner of this park.
She was merely looking for a woman who liked to gaze at the sea.
The destination reached, others retreated.
Only the Third Concubine was left to venture deep into the park.
Each step she took maintained a certain distance, showing utmost respect.
Even the sound of her footsteps on the ground was deliberately controlled.
She was exceedingly cautious, as if afraid of disturbing someone.
In a corner of the park, a woman approaching middle age was sitting quietly on a long bench.
Her legs were slightly crossed to one side, and her hands rested naturally at her abdomen.
She was currently turning her head to look at the distant sea horizon, elegantly waiting for the sun to rise normally.
Her entire being exuded a refined demeanor, unmatched by mundane matters.
The person the Third Concubine, Guo Shu, was looking for was precisely this individual, named Guo Can.
"Greetings, Elder Sister." The Third Concubine stopped about two zhang away from Guo Can.
Her hands clasped in front of her, she bowed slightly and saluted the other from afar, saying,
Guo Can did not turn around, maintaining her original posture and quietly watching the rising sun in the distance.
Her voice was neither warm nor cold, plain and inquiring, "What is it?"
"Sister! I've been bullied!"
Seeing her demeanor, the Third Concubine immediately became anxious and rushed to seek her help loudly.
Then, she realized her actions were somewhat impolite, and the steps she had taken to rush forward halted.
She tried to keep her voice as gentle as possible, saying, "You must help me, Elder Sister."
Guo Can was indifferent to what kind of bullying she had suffered, and had no interest in the person who bullied the Third Concubine.
Guo Can, without turning her head, refused.
"That is your business, it has nothing to do with me."
"No!"
Hearing the cold words from the other, the Third Concubine was immediately flustered.
Her pretense of politeness and deference was completely abandoned. Guo Shu said anxiously,
"Guo Can! Don't forget, the Guo family sent you to Modu precisely to support me!"
"My businesses are not just for myself; they concern the entire Guo family."
"Now that someone is threatening us, you must intervene!"
This time, Guo Can finally turned to look at the Third Concubine.
But the Third Concubine swore that she never wanted to see that look in her eyes again!
It was so cold it chilled her to the bone!
What made the Third Concubine more terrified than Guo Can's gaze was the next sentence she uttered.
"Do you want to die?"
Her tone was extremely flat, devoid of any emotional fluctuation.
It was a matter of life and death, yet she said it as casually as if asking what to eat for lunch.
The Third Concubine suddenly awoke. In front of this woman, she was as insignificant as an ant!
Her life and death, in the eyes of these powerful figures,
was merely a trivial matter that wouldn't even be recorded in the ancestral hall!
Knowing this, the Third Concubine broke out in a cold sweat.
Her slightly bowed body instinctively lowered even further.
Trembling, she meekly pleaded in a mumbling voice,
"I was bullied outside, and I could only come to you for help."
"You should help me too."
Listening to the other's incessant chatter, a trace of impatience flashed in Guo Can's eyes.
She casually asked, "Who is it?"
Her tone remained utterly plain, but the Third Concubine was greatly invigorated.
There was hope!
The Third Concubine knew Guo Can's personality intimately.
If she had no intention of doing something, she wouldn't bother to pay much attention to it.
Now that she was asking who had bullied her, it clearly meant she was preparing to help her resolve these issues!
"Song Qiao! It's Song Qiao!"
Thinking this, the Third Concubine excitedly recounted Song Qiao's identity and the background she had investigated.
"According to my investigation, he is..."
"The sun is about to rise."
Her words were cut off ruthlessly by Guo Can's inexplicable statement.
The Third Concubine paused slightly, clearly not understanding her meaning, "What?"
Guo Can did not reply. She stared intently at the complete new sun on the sea horizon.
Her eyes held a look of refined enjoyment.
After a moment of immersion, she turned back to the Third Concubine with a satisfied expression and said,
"No need to say more."
"I know this person. I will handle it!"