Along the way, Shang Ruyi did not say another word.
Yet even so, through the swaying curtains, she could catch glimpses of Tushere following beside the carriage, several times with an urgent look of wanting to speak but holding back, ultimately saying nothing.
More than half an hour later, they returned to the Yuwen Mansion.
As soon as they stepped inside, Shang Ruyi felt as if everything that had sustained her along the journey was suddenly pulled away. She barely had time to catch her breath when she looked up to see Aunt Hui walking slowly towards her.
Shang Ruyi immediately pulled herself together and put on a smile to greet her.
"Aunt Hui."
"Young Madam,"
Aunt Hui's eyes were so sharp they seemed capable of seeing through flesh and bone. She scrutinized Shang Ruyi up and down carefully before smiling and asking, "Where did Young Madam and the young master go all day?"
Shang Ruyi replied with a faint smile, "Went to handle some matters, just returned."
