The next morning at dawn, Captain Qian had his soldiers wake everyone up in Marquis Mansion.
After a simple meal of dry food, they began their new day's "journey."
"Zhongliang, you must not repeat yesterday's mistake today; make sure you are prepared!"
Before departure, Nanny Zhao pulled Feng Zhongliang aside, her face stern, and whispered a reprimand.
"..." Feng Zhongliang's lips twitched as he tried to explain, "Mom, I didn't make a mistake yesterday, I did it for Eldest Miss."
But, accustomed to bowing and scraping before his domineering mother, he dared not speak up in front of Nanny Zhao's stern face.
He simply nodded silently, though a tinge of resentment lingered in his heart despite acknowledging his mother's scolding.
"By the way, where is your daughter-in-law? Have her bring Eldest Miss here quickly!"
Nanny Zhao rubbed her shoulders, her muscles sore, causing her to grimace in pain.
