Shen Hao didn't know who had just called out, "Wait!" to him, but he was sure it must be someone from the Qin Family, and seeing that person come out together with Lin Xin'Er made it easy to guess. This person must have been talking with Lin Xin'Er earlier, and the maid who was supposed to be with Hong Chou and Brocade and Silk likely went to inform Lin Xin'Er of his arrival, which is why she was nowhere to be seen when Hong Chou and Brocade and Silk were bullied.
As for what Lin Xin'Er and the other party discussed, Shen Hao never asked; those who were escorted back to the post would spill everything, clean and clear.
Even this middle-aged man before him—Shen Hao gave him a deep, long look without saying anything, but the man read a lot out of that look.
Not calling your name, giving you a chance to inform your family. Say one word, and you'll be taken along, arrested at once.
