Turning their gaze towards the men from the cart, the Su brothers noticed the expressions etched on their faces.
The men who overheard Jiho's words glanced at each other, exchanging uncertain looks before a woman stepped forward, bowing slightly.
Her voice was respectful but tinged with apprehension.
"I am sorry, Scholar Li. I didn't mean to scare your husbands."The Su brothers' expressions remained guarded, but there was a subtle relaxation in their demeanor as they acknowledged the woman's apology.
Hearing her address Jiho as Scholar Li, the Su brothers understood that these people were referring to them through Jiho's designation. They all turned to Jiho, who was observing the group with a hint of indifference in her gaze.
"It's good that you guys arrived on time, or we would have left by now," Jiho stated with a measured tone, her voice carrying a hint of authority blended with a touch of indifference.
