After the men from the Pork Butcher's Family left, Jian Ruonan waved her little hand. "Follow them!"
The gossip-watching squad trailed after Jian Ruonan like ducklings following their mother.
Teng stepped forward and caught Jian Ruonan's arm, pointing at the room. "Fifth Sister, shouldn't we untie Eldest Brother first?"
Jian Ruonan thought for a moment. "Eldest Brother is safe now. There's so much excitement over there, and gossip waits for no one!"
Teng asked, "So we're not rescuing him yet?"
Jian Ruonan said, "You're the one who said it."
Teng: "..."
Xuan Xiaowu laughed. Haha, you rushed to flatter her and got saddled with the blame instead!
Teng: I'm happy to take the blame for Fifth Sister!
Dantai Mo stared at Teng, a flicker of envy flashing through his eyes.
Xuan Xiaowu: ...Xiaosi was actually disappointed that he'd missed a golden opportunity to take the blame?!
Speechless!
[Besides, Eldest Brother inhaled so much Arousing Incense. What if we untie him and he goes into rut?]
[He's already been tied up for ages. He might as well stay tied up a little longer to cool down!]
Jian Huayuan: "..."
Teng: Fifth Sister makes so much sense.
"Follow Fifth Sister!"
They emerged from their hiding place and were just about to leave the courtyard when Jian Huayuan's voice suddenly rang out. "Fifth Sister, save me!! Fifth Sister, hurry and save your eldest brother!!"
He hadn't actually seen Fifth Sister, but he had heard her thoughts. She had to be watching the drama somewhere nearby.
Jian Ruonan stopped, and the gossip-watching squad stopped with her.
Jian Ruonan looked around.
[From this angle, Eldest Brother shouldn't be able to see us, should he?]
[Is he just guessing?]
[Should we pretend we didn't hear him?]
Jian Huayuan shouted, "**Fifth Sister, don't pretend you didn't