When they arrived, they were all men, but everyone left with a woman.
In the dark of night, they arranged everything.
The capital city was under curfew; usually, people venturing out would be detained.
However, these people did not walk down the main street; they walked through underground passages.
Some even used their magical treasures to leave.
Quietly, they took people away.
Though each of them took someone along, they didn't bring them home.
Instead, they arranged for them to stay somewhere temporarily.
In the bustling city, in the deep alleys.
These places are not conspicuous, and they aren't where nobles and dignitaries reside. Although the houses are somewhat old, accommodations here are not cheap.
Ever since taking wives, Huang Lei and his family had settled down early. Ever since acquiring official positions, they had secretly purchased homes in this area.
Some of the houses are hidden residences, points of contact.
