Among them were even some familiar items, the very ones she had initially noticed in the storeroom. Later, when she went to find them, they were gone, but Elder Qi San had given a reasonable explanation, saying they were gifts.
At that time, she didn't give it much thought, trusting his words completely without a hint of suspicion.
Surely, they were indeed gifts.
The Third Madam scoffed lightly, her eyes reddening as she looked at Qi Yun and his mother standing by the large water basin with lotus flowers, as if mocking her for being deceived for so many years.
Qi Yun's eyes grew more vigilant, and he instinctively stepped back two steps, taking Madame Yue with him.
Just as the Third Madam harbored murderous intent towards Qi Yun and his mother, suddenly, with a thump, a servant boy dashed over: "Third Madam, this is bad, people from the residence have come, arranged by the elder master."
