Xuemei said, "She's awake now, she's in Dongqing's room, and Dongqing is talking to her. She seems to be quite well, and there's nothing seriously wrong."
"Mmm."
Whether she sends her away early or late, she'll eventually have to send her away; she can't possibly let a perfectly good citizen become enslaved.
After considering for a moment, she said, "Xuemei, pack up some things and take Hehua to stay in the courtyard behind the shop. Take Xiao Yun along to meet Li Maonian while you're at it."
"Huh?" Xuemei was surprised for a moment and then said, "Yes ma'am," without asking any further questions. "I'll go right away."
...
About half an hour later, the cart stopped in front of a shop without a signboard near the West City Gate. As a result, the street wasn't very bustling, and there weren't many people coming and going, but all the necessary shops were open.
