Mrs. Hong nodded, her tone serious, "Don't worry, Madam. If this Xiao Yue really is up to something, I'll be the first to deal with her! She was brought into the household by Master Shen's mother. Without her, Xiao Yue wouldn't have survived. The thing I hate most is ingratitude!"
Just before lunch, Madam Su sent someone to ask if she and Ye Rong could join for the meal. Ye Rong, having been cooped up for days, was eager to get out, especially now that he was feeling a bit more energetic.
Rong Qi, of course, saw no issue and even moved the dining table to the back pavilion to accommodate Ye Rong's good mood.
Ye Rong walked over by himself, looking much better than before, and was in high spirits upon seeing Ye Nanshen and Rong Qi.
"Nanshen, Rong Qi," he greeted, sitting in the pavilion and admiring the vibrant flowers still blooming in winter.
