Mrs. Dong became worried in her heart, yet the person was asleep. Without staying much longer, she instructed Yangtao to have the little maid send a message to the neighboring courtyard when the person awoke, and then left with Jingfu.
Mrs. Dong saw that Wu Xueqin was fine, but her tightly knit brows did not relax. Jingfu could sense Madam's tense spirit and dared not make a sound to disturb her.
When Mrs. Dong entered the courtyard, she took a deep breath before walking gracefully into the house.
Night had already fallen. Since coming from the Marquis Mansion, Mrs. Dong hadn't had a sip of water, let alone eaten a meal. After being reprimanded by the Marquis, compounded with her concerns, she looked rather spiritless.
