(˙o˙) So that's how it is.
"..."
Seeing a little maid in a blue-green vest and twin buns panting as she hurried over from the far end of the corridor, her face full of worry, Daiyu couldn't help furrowing her brow.
"Miss Lin!"
"Third Miss!"
"And the immortal..."
"You're finally back! Thank goodness!"
The little maid didn't bother with formalities. She hurried toward Daiyu and the others, waving to them as if she'd spotted her rescuers.
Before long, she reached them, hurriedly curtsied, and panted for breath.
"Don't panic. Take your time."
After signaling Zijuan to help her steady herself, Daiyu looked at the maid in confusion and asked softly,
"What's all the commotion outside?"
"We just got back and seemed to catch a glimpse of something happening."
"And one more thing!"
"You said Sister-in-law Lian had sent for us several times over the past two days?"
"What exactly happened?"
Daiyu had never liked getting involved in other people's business. Especially while living under someone else's roof, she was always careful about what she said and did.
Aside from the Ascension Ceremony, she couldn't imagine what could count as a "major incident" that would make Sister-in-law Lian send for her several times over two days.
"Speak!"
Tanchun had grown impatient. Concern and keen alertness showed in her bright eyes and arched brows as she immediately demanded,
"Has some reckless cultivator caused trouble in front of the residence?"
"Or—or have someone from our residence and another noble family nearby come into conflict?"
To be honest, Tanchun was a little panicked too.
For a moment, she'd thought outsiders had discovered that they were carrying the Impermanence Token. Her voice even trembled slightly as she spoke.
"I—"
"It's like this!"
The maid finally caught her breath, then quickly lowered her voice and spoke