Lady Bian was deeply distressed upon hearing that her husband had turned the tables and placed all the blame on their daughter. She clung to Li Jinzhi, sobbing uncontrollably. As she cried, the housekeeper suddenly reported, "Old master, Miss Mu has returned and is waiting in the main hall!"
Upon hearing this, County Magistrate Li became flustered, "Why is she here? Who came with her, is Young Master Huo here too? Did he come along with her?"
The housekeeper answered, "Miss Mu came alone. She said she was here to fetch her father and County Magistrate An. She also wanted to meet with you to have a discussion."
"No, no!" Sheriff Li dismissed the request without even thinking. "Tell her I've drunk too much and I'm not awake yet. Oh, by the way, are An Qiyun and his company awake yet?"
The housekeeper replied, "They are awake. As per your orders, we gave them soup to sober them up. They are now in the Flower Hall, looking confused."
