Manbao went to Old Master Bai's house in utter confusion.
The servants at Old Master Bai's were very familiar with Manbao, and when they heard she came to see the young master, they let her in.
Manbao rushed to the front hall, but before she could reach it, she heard voices inside. Instead of going forward rashly, she first peeked into the room from behind the door.
Bai Shanbao noticed her right away. There was no helping it—he was standing behind his grandmother, while his grandmother and Bai Shupo sat at the top end of the table, facing the door.
When a familiar round head peeked from behind the door, it was hard for him to ignore her.
Bai Shanbao winked at her, signaling her to wait, and that he'd come to find her in a bit.
Manbao winked back at him in response.
The visitors were three elegantly dressed men, conversing with the Old Madam. They had their backs to Manbao, but strangely, one of them seemed to sense something and abruptly turned around.
