In the room, Qiu Yan's aunt by marriage and sister-in-law were talking with Pan Rongniang.
Pan Rongniang sat on the bed, her face pale, with a lingering look of fright still upon it. She had likely heard from her family that she had nearly lost her life, and the fear still lingered in her heart.
After Qiu Yan entered, the family naturally exchanged a round of sighs and lamentations.
Upon seeing him, Pan Rongniang's mood visibly improved, and she smiled.
After speaking with Pan Rongniang for a few moments, Qiu Yan learned that she had no memory of what had happened inside the painting. She had likely been Soul Seized into it and remained muddle-headed throughout, without ever having had the chance to awaken.
After a few more words, Rongniang showed signs of weariness. The others were tactful and withdrew from the room one after another, allowing her to rest properly.
Once outside, Qiu Yan explained his purpose. "Uncle, now that Rongniang has awakened, we can delay no longer. We should go hand over the residence, collect the deed, and get settled in. That way, Rongniang can recover in peace."
Liu Huai nodded. "We'll do as you say."
After the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Qiu Yan and Liu Yue left the inn. They took the deed, paid the remaining silver, and finally led the family over.
When Qiu Yan's aunt by marriage and sister-in-law saw the new courtyard, they were overjoyed, and the stones hanging over their hearts finally fell away.
Though they had followed Liu Huai's orders and left their home in Yuan Ning these past days, suddenly departing their homeland had naturally left them worried. Only upon seeing the new residence and its deed did they finally breathe easy, feeling as though their