Jiang Yichun only stayed for a quarter of an hour before leaving, without even saying goodbye to the Bai elders. Bai Ruozhu didn't dare tell her parents about this, fearing they would worry about Bai Zebo to the point of losing their appetite and not sleeping well. During dinner, she merely mentioned that Jiang Yichun had taken an assignment out of town and wouldn't be home for the next few days.
Bai Zepei had just returned from the Guest Palace and was aware of the situation. He shared the same sentiment as his younger sister and didn't want to make the elders worry.
During dinner, she ate absentmindedly and had to force a smile, afraid her parents might notice something was amiss.
"Ugh..." Lin Ping'er suddenly retched and then quickly left the table and ran out.
Everyone was stunned and immediately put down their chopsticks to follow her out.
"Mother, what's the matter? Is your stomach upset?" Bai Ruozhu asked while taking her mother's wrist to check her pulse.
