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By the time I returned to the Jiang Residence from the Ye Residence, it was already evening. I hadn't informed anyone about my return to Yanjing City beforehand. When Jih Heng's personal guards delivered me back to the Jiang Residence, the gatekeeper was startled to see me and hurried to notify Lord Jiang the Elder and the old madam.
The Evening Breeze Hall soon became crowded.
Lady Lu was as warm as ever, and despite her usual shrewdness, she now showed genuine concern. She looked me over from head to toe and said, "Jiang Li, where have you been? And... from where have you returned?" Her confused expression showed that clearly, Jiang Yuanping had not told her about my whereabouts.
