Over an hour later, the carriage finally stopped at the entrance of a large mansion in Sparkling Spring Alley. Xiao Yunjing helped Gu Qingli alight from the carriage.
Gu Qingli surveyed the mansion. It was situated in a relatively secluded area. From the outside, nothing distinguished it, and there was no signboard. It seemed Xiao Yunjing preferred to keep a low profile and didn't want this location known.
Just then, Yun No. 14 stepped forward and knocked. A middle-aged doorman answered. Upon seeing it was Yun No. 14, he immediately beamed and said, "Sir, you're back! Please, come in."
Yun No. 14 glanced at the doorman but didn't enter. Instead, he gestured for Xiao Yunjing and Gu Qingli to proceed.
Xiao Yunjing glanced at Liu Desheng, who had already alighted from another carriage, and said, "You all wait outside for a bit. We'll be out shortly."
Liu Desheng replied respectfully, "Yes, Ninth Master."
