Shi Man looked grateful and was about to speak.
Her expression suddenly changed, and she turned her hand over, taking out a communication jade slip.
Someone was clearly sending her a message.
After silently transmitting several messages with her spiritual sense, she put the jade slip away again.
Qiluo asked, "Elder Shi Man, is something important happening?"
Shi Man said, "It's a message from Young Master Chi Pei."
"If Young Master Chi Pei is looking for you, it must be important. Elder Shi Man, you should return to the Moon-Covering Hall first." As Qiluo spoke, she glanced at Song Wen, seemingly casually.
However, Shi Man did not do as she wished.
"There's no need to return to the Moon-Covering Hall. Young Master Chi Pei is coming here."
"Young Master Chi Pei is coming here in person?" A flicker of surprise appeared in Qiluo's eyes, mingled with a trace of excitement.
Shi Man nodded and pointed toward the private room's door. Its restrictions immediately lifted, and the door opened.
Then she led Song Wen and Qiluo outside the private room, where they quietly awaited Chi Pei's arrival.
At the same time, she ordered the Moon-Soothing Tower's attendants to clear away all the leftover food in the private room.
Before long, Chi Pei arrived.
"Our respects, Young Master." Song Wen and the two women bowed.
Chi Pei swept his gaze over the three of them, then entered the private room first and sat down in a chair.
"Shi Man and Ye Hua, come in," Chi Pei said.
The three outside the room reacted somewhat differently to his words.
The excitement in Qiluo's eyes vanished without a trace.
Song Wen and Shi Man, meanwhile, were quite surprised.
Both entered the private room and stood before Chi Pei.
"Young Master, shall I have someone