Those individuals pouted sulkily and grumbled, "We're not going to pilfer your meal money." Each of them retrieved money from their pockets and tossed it onto the table before joining the crowd streaming out onto the main street.
Qiao Mu overheard the commotion downstairs.
She furrowed her brow and exchanged glances with Huifeng and the others.
"Crown Prince Consort, should I go check it out first?"
Qiao Mu shook her head. "We'll go together."
After making this decision, she summoned the waiter to settle the bill. Then, she led Huifeng, Liye, and their companions out into the street toward Butterfly Pavilion's entrance, blending with the crowd.
Throughout the journey, Liye remained by the side of the young Crown Prince Consort and the Crown Prince Consort. Whenever people pressed in too closely, he would calmly extend his arm to firmly create some space.
