Longyao City, Xu Family territory.
At daybreak, a ceremonial car drove in and stopped before the main hall.
Xu Qianqian stepped out of the car, accompanied by a mysterious figure clad in a cloak, hood, and mask. The figure wore a glove on the right hand as well, making it impossible to see their appearance clearly.
"Miss!"
The welcoming party on both sides of the gate bowed to Xu Qianqian as usual, just as they had done every day for the past ten years.
Xu Qianqian nodded indifferently, then glanced at the mysterious person beside her.
The other person noticed her gaze and nodded imperceptibly.
Xu Qianqian lowered her eyes. Then, without hesitation, she strode forward with the other person toward the main hall.
Along the way, the butler and servants bowed whenever they saw Xu Qianqian, but they also watched the "hiding his head and showing his tail" fellow beside her with wary eyes.
Unfortunately, neither Xu Qianqian nor the mysterious figure in black paid any attention to the butler and servants. They simply headed toward the top floor of one side of the main hall.
Before long, Xu Qianqian arrived outside a study.
Inside the study, a person stood with his back to the door before the window, seemingly gazing at the scenery outside.
"Father."
Xu Qianqian entered the study and slowly spoke as she looked at the person.
Only then did he slowly turn around and look at Xu Qianqian.
It was none other than Xu Yongfeng.
Xu Yongfeng was no longer as amiable as he had been during the previous family banquet. He seemed to have entered the same state as Xu Qianqian—indifferent, composed, and cold.
He first glanced at the mysterious figure beside Xu Qianqian, then spoke.
"You've gone too far." Xu Yongfeng seemed to