Picking up on the implications behind the man's words, Ming Ge knew this wasn't the time to interject, so she suppressed her rising smile with effort.
"Grandpa, you should rest now. Ming Ge and I will take our leave. I'm certain Grandma wouldn't want to see the two of us when she wakes up. Goodbye." After speaking, Gong Yeyan took Ming Ge's hand and turned to leave.
The old gong master didn't try to stop them. He slowly sat back in the chair behind his desk, his face obscured by the flickering interplay of light and shadow, making it impossible to discern the emotions roiling in his eyes…
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After leaving the Banshan Ancient Mansion and returning to the Night Palace, Ming Ge still couldn't forget the strike Gong Yeyan endured from the old gong master. She quickly called out to Uncle Chen, "Bring the medical kit over."
Uncle Chen looked at the two masters with a hint of anxiety on his face. "Madam, what happened to the young master?"
