Sisters, a Big Secret

Soren was taken away.

Dewang's arrogant manner before leaving made Maru furious.

I knew Maru was already on the verge of exploding, but he still could not act now. The guards in the manor were all Yangjin's people.

Whether it was Zaxi or Dewang, they faithfully carried out Yangjin's orders.

The reason Dewang could still treat Maru politely was that the ceremony was tomorrow. If anything happened to the Tusi lord's heir at a time like this, it would be difficult to explain to the outside world.

Besides, this was an important part of Yangjin's plan. Dewang naturally did not dare act recklessly.

Maru followed me back to the Tusi building. He grabbed a wine jug from the table, took a swig straight from its mouth, then smashed it viciously onto the floor.

The two girls exchanged glances. One of them hurried over to clean up the mess.

I sighed. Maru was still too young. The more critical the moment, the more he needed to keep his cool.

We had to find a way to rescue Soren first. Heaven knew how Dewang would torture him.

After all, Soren had originally been the head butler. His status in the Tumba Family had been extraordinary. Other than Yangjin and me, he held the highest position in the family, even above Zaxi, the guard captain.

Before this, he had represented Yangjin's will. He wielded more real power than I did, a Tusi lord who was little more than a figurehead.

I was like an offering placed in a shrine. I could enjoy the incense, but I could not do a damn thing.

"Maru, you need to learn how to stay calm." I looked at my adopted son and spoke sternly.

Maru was still agitated. "Calm? How am I supposed to stay calm? Soren