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Afterward, they chatted about a few things.
A little while later, Chen Xiaojun said gently, "It's getting late, Aunt Sirong. We've troubled you long enough today. It's time we took our leave."
Ye Sirong immediately rose, her warm, gracious smile returning. "You're right, Young Master. Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality today, Young Master, everyone."
Leading the people of the D mansion, Ye Sirong personally escorted Chen Xiaojun and his companions to the gates.
"Safe travels, Young Master. Safe travels, Uncle Yan Feng. Safe travels, everyone."
Zhu Changyun waved to her and gave the reins a light flick. The carriage slowly began moving.
Ye Sirong stood at the gate until the carriage vanished completely around the street corner. Only then did she slowly turn around, the gentle smile fading from her face as she regained her quiet composure.
She climbed the steps and returned beneath the eaves.
Chief Guard Mu Jingming hurried over and reported in a low voice, "Madam, the fighting outside earlier caused quite a commotion and alarmed many of the neighbors. Several families we usually have dealings with also sent people to ask what had happened. Following your earlier instructions, I told them only that some blind fools had caused trouble and had already been dealt with, so there was no need to worry."
Ye Sirong gave a soft hum of acknowledgment. "Well done. Thank you for your efforts."
"You're too kind, Madam. It was merely my duty," Mu Jingming replied respectfully.
Just then, Wu Mingde, Fang Yidan, Xiao Dongxiang, and the others exchanged glances, hesitating to speak.
Finally, Wu Mingde stepped forward and pleaded on everyone's behalf, "Madam! Please... please, you must find a way to save the master!"
Fang Yidan also said urgently, "Yes, Madam! The Bone-Digging