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After that, they chatted about a few things.
Another moment passed before Chen Xiaojun said warmly, "It's getting late. Aunt Si, we've imposed on you for quite some time today. We should take our leave."
Ye Sirong immediately rose, the gentle, proper smile returning to her face. "Young Master is right. My hospitality was lacking today; I hope Young Master and everyone else will forgive me."
Ye Sirong led the people of Dou Manor and personally escorted Chen Xiaojun's party to the manor gates.
"Young Master, take care. Uncle Yan Feng, take care. Everyone, take care."
Zhu Changyun waved to her, gave the reins a light flick, and the carriage slowly started moving.
Ye Sirong stood at the entrance until the carriage vanished completely around the street corner. Only then did she slowly turn around, the gentle smile on her face fading as she returned to calm composure.
She stepped up the stairs and returned beneath the corridor eaves.
The guard captain Mu Jingming quickly stepped forward and reported in a low voice, "Madam, the fighting outside just now caused quite a commotion. It alarmed many of the neighbors, and several families we usually have dealings with sent people to ask what had happened. I followed your earlier instructions and only said some blind petty criminals had caused trouble and had already been driven off, so they need not worry."
Ye Sirong gave a soft "Mm." "Well done. You've worked hard."
"Madam overpraises me. This is part of my duty," Mu Jingming replied respectfully.
At this moment, Wu Mingde, Fang Yidan, Xiao Dongxiang, and the others exchanged glances, looking as if they wanted to speak but hesitated.
In the end, Wu Mingde stepped forward and spoke on everyone's behalf, pleading, "Madam! Please... please, you must find