Thud, thud!
"They've arrived, they've arrived!" In a unique little courtyard, a well-dressed woman who was elegant but not extravagant hurried to the front door. She peered through the peephole before quickly opening the door, "Master, weren't you at the County Magistrate's banquet? How come you have returned so soon?"
"Shh..." The Master who had returned was pale, his face showing terror, "Are the children all at home?"
"They are..." Upon seeing her husband's fearful expression, the woman realized something terrible must have happened. She quickly nodded but then seemed to remember something, "No, no, the eldest's child is still at the academy. Isn't there a minor exam the day after tomorrow? He arranged to study with some classmates and informed me, so I allowed it!"
"This... This... Alas!" The Master instantly hung his head and stamped his foot in frustration.
