Old Man Zhu San got so caught up in his story that his gestures grew more and more exaggerated. He grabbed a servant by the hair and asked, "By the way, have those two intruders been caught?"
The servant answered in a muffled voice, "Reporting to you, my lord, we've already heard from the workshop. We'll catch them soon."
"Good. We absolutely can't let those rats ruin our plans." Old Man Zhu San released him and strode forward. "Even that old poisoner Ou Rushuang got caught and investigated. All of you, stay sharp and be more vigilant!"
"Yes!"
"My lord!" Black Face Six hurried up from behind. "Old Xue has come down to see you!"
"Old Xue?" Old Man Zhu San asked, puzzled. "Why has he suddenly come down? Where is he? Invite him to the Dance Pavilion at once!"
"He's already there!" Black Face Six gasped. "Old Xue brought two people back with him. He said they're last night's intruders."
"So Old Xue has already caught them." Old Man Zhu San felt much more at ease. He followed Black Face Six toward the Dance Pavilion. "And what are these new rats who've come in?" Black Face Six hesitated. "Two young people, a man and a woman."
"Of course I know they're a man and a woman!" Old Man Zhu San said. "I was the one who reported it last night!"
He was the "Voice of Heaven's Mandate" A Ling had mentioned.
Black Face Six added, "Old Xue said that young man is our Young Master!"
"What?" Old Man Zhu San was utterly confused, and a bad feeling stirred in his heart. He hurried away.
By the time Old Man Zhu San reached the Dance Pavilion, many people were already standing inside. He waved away the dancing girls who were