No one responded.
The entire Shen Mansion was so quiet that only the sound of the wind remained.
After a long time, the sound of footsteps came, followed by the sound of the latch being drawn. As soon as the door opened, Shang Ruyi immediately stepped forward, "Uncle—"
But she stopped before finishing her sentence.
The one who came to open the door was the steward of the mansion, Uncle Chen.
This elderly man looked much more haggard than before; tears were still evident on his face. As soon as he saw Shang Ruyi, he began to cry again, "Miss Ruyi, you've come."
Shang Ruyi quickly asked, "Uncle Chen, where is my uncle? And my aunt?"
Uncle Chen said, "Miss, you already know."
"Yes, where are they?"
"They have all left."
"What?!"
Shang Ruyi had been about to walk inside, but upon hearing this, she stopped immediately and stared at Uncle Chen, dumbfounded. Yu Wenye also came up, saying gravely, "Mr. and Mrs. Shen have already been—"
