She had thought about finding Ye Zhantian and explaining everything to him, but she was already very afraid of Ye Zhantian on a regular basis. Now, facing him, she probably wouldn't be able to articulate her reasons clearly, let alone that Ye Zhantian might not even pay her any heed.
After much deliberation, Meng Wanting decided to go find the old Master Ye...
Early in the morning, the old Master Ye was practicing Tai Chi in the courtyard with Xiaofeng when Meng Wanting came to see him, carrying some nourishing soup for his honor.
Meng Wanting had always been dutiful; she often made nourishing soups and delivered them to the old Master, who in turn was somewhat warmer towards her compared to others.
But today, Meng Wanting was visibly flustered, her speech stuttered, and the old Master knew she had something to say. So he had someone take Xiaofeng to the playground in the garden, and then asked Meng Wanting, "Is there something on your mind?"