"Why did you follow me, Nanny Rong?"
Cang Yuning was clearly somewhat surprised to see her, but the old woman merely shook her head and said:
"Now is not the time to talk. This woman's identity is far from simple, and she has now learned of the young master's affairs. This must be reported to the young lady so it can be handled properly."
With that, she lifted Guan Shanxue and turned to leap down from the treetop, saying:
"The commotion just now was no small matter. Young Master, please leave with this old servant as quickly as possible."
Cang Yuning frowned slightly at her words, but he still nodded. He turned to look at the woman lying on the bed behind him.
He immediately strode over, swept up the quilt with one hand and wrapped the woman tightly inside it, then hoisted her onto his shoulder and leaped out of the room.
The old woman glanced at him but said nothing. She repeatedly sprang forward to scout the way ahead, while Cang Yuning followed close behind without falling back.
Nothing happened along the way. The two returned to Marquis Cangyuan Mansion without alerting any of the servants, heading straight into a courtyard planted with all manner of strange flowers and vegetation.
"Young Lady."
The old woman called softly. Lights came on in the room that had been dark moments before, followed by a woman's voice:
"Come in first, then talk."
Hearing this, Nanny Rong and Cang Yuning hurriedly pushed open the door and entered, then shut it heavily behind them.
At the same time, Cang Yinyue used a hairpin to unlock all the large locks sealing the iron door, finally escaping from the secret chamber.
After roughly identifying the directions within the manor, she circulated the Lingcang Shadow