Kong Rui sat in a corner of the teahouse with a bamboo hat on. Chao Bai, who was sitting opposite her, held a cup of tea as he listened to the discussions of the people around them.
After a while, a small group of guards from the palace passed by the teahouse. The shop owner coughed lightly, and the shop instantly fell silent.
Kong Rui stood up, paid for the tea, and left with Chao Bai.
When the two of them returned to Fragrant Garden, they saw Su Niang standing outside their room. The two of them exchanged looks, but before they could speak, they heard the madam's anxious voice behind them. "Master, there are guests causing trouble outside. We really can't deal with them. You…"
As the procuress spoke, she stepped into the backyard and realized that Chao Bai and Kong Rui were standing in the courtyard.
She was stunned for a moment. When she looked up, she saw Su Niang standing at the door of the master's room in a daze.
