At the entrance to the side courtyard, the blazing sun beat down, but not a single person stood guard.
The servants in the main house's courtyard had been warned by the housekeeper, Uncle Pang, not to come here unless absolutely necessary.
Seeing the empty courtyard, Mr. Li looked puzzled and was about to step inside.
"Mr. Li," Second Master Xie called out, stopping him.
"Whether or not there are other plague patients in the Xie Mansion, the ground you are treading on, Mr. Li, is the Xie family residence."
"Barging in uninvited like this is hardly the act of a gentleman. My older brother would be most displeased."
A young servant was about to push Second Master Xie's wheelchair to the entrance to block it.
But unexpectedly, Second Master Xie waved his hand, and his tall, elegant figure rose to its feet.
Leaning on a cane, he took one slow step at a time. He moved with an air of nobility, yet his killing intent was palpable.
