As Hu Fo and Liang Dazhuang each led a group of servants in putting the residence in order, the drumming of hoofbeats suddenly sounded outside. Hu Xiaotian was giving Huo Shengnan a brief tour of the Hu Residence. They had just reached the upper floor of Boxuan Tower when they looked out and saw more than ten riders outside the gates. Hu Xiaotian had exceptionally keen eyesight. Even from Boxuan Tower, some five hundred feet away, he could make out their faces clearly. To his surprise, the people at their head were the Tang Family Siblings.
Liang Dazhuang came rushing upstairs in a panic and reported breathlessly, "Young Master, trouble! The Tang Family Siblings have brought people to cause trouble again." He knew nothing of what had happened during Hu Xiaotian's diplomatic mission, much less that Hu Xiaotian and the Tang Family Siblings had already beaten their swords into plowshares. Hu Xiaotian smiled. "Don't panic. They aren't here to cause trouble. Go! Open the gates and invite them in. I'll be right there!"
Liang Dazhuang acknowledged the order and hurried away.
Hu Xiaotian and Huo Shengnan exchanged a glance. Huo Shengnan had dealt with the Tang Family Siblings in the Yong Capital. Even though she was now dressed as a man, they should still be able to recognize her. After all, Great Yong had issued a nationwide warrant for her arrest, laying all the blame for Princess Anping's murder on her. Although she had left Great Yong, it was still unwise for her to reveal her identity casually and invite unnecessary trouble. Hu Xiaotian asked Huo Shengnan to remain in Boxuan Tower out of sight, then went alone to the gates to welcome their guests.
All four Tang Family Siblings had come this time. Tang Tiehan and Tang Tiexin had