"Good!"
At the news that Li Yun was leaving, Dongfang Quan had yet to speak, but Dongfang Bai and the others could hardly wait.
This was the Dongfang Family's inner residence. It was already improper for outsiders to enter, let alone Huang, who had only just been expelled from the family.
Under the circumstances, letting them linger would be the worst outcome. If they left, the matter would finally be laid to rest.
With that thought, Dongfang Bai waved a hand. "Someone, escort our guests out!"
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
Several maidservants entered at the calls of acknowledgment.
When they reached Li Yun's group, they bowed. "This way, honored guests."
"All right."
Li Yun nodded and did not linger. After glancing at Dongfang Quan, he turned and left.
Huang and Nannan followed without hesitation.
Before long, the three had disappeared from the room. Dongfang Quan and the others' expressions turned grave.
Dongfang Bai stepped forward and asked solemnly, "Quan, did you have anything to do with this?"
He did not spell it out, but everyone knew what he meant.
Several Grand Supreme Elders even glanced at the unconscious woman, disgust flickering deep in their eyes.
"No."
Dongfang Quan shook his head. "How could I do such a thing?"
"Whatever else may be at stake, I could never do this, not with Teng's situation."
Dongfang Bai and the others nodded.
As Dongfang Quan had said, there were other matters they might refuse to yield on. But for Dongfang Teng's sake, Dongfang Quan—and even they themselves—had no choice but to make a decision.
Dongfang Bai's expression grew solemn. "If it wasn't you, it couldn't have been anyone else in the Dongfang Family either."
"In that case, this may be far from simple."
"Quan, stay here and guard her. We'll go investigate what's happening and