Cui Ming glanced at Hong Ye upon hearing this.
Under the lamp light, Qin Yuan's expression was indistinct and impossible to discern whether she was pleased or angry. She said calmly, "No need. If he's not back so late, clearly something important has held him up. I'm worn out from today and want to bathe and rest. When the Marquis returns, let him go to the side room."
Hong Ye peeked at Qin Yuan's face and muttered, "But didn't the Marquis ask the Miss to wait for him to talk?"
Qin Yuan closed the account book she had half read, saying, "It's not a big deal, I can make the decision myself. I just think it's good for the Marquis to know."
Hong Ye had nothing to say and looked at Cui Ming, who signaled with her eyes, saying, "Then let's serve the Miss to rest, Hong Ye, quickly call the maids to bring hot water."
With the small kitchen, there was always hot water on the stove, making bathing and washing much more convenient.
"Alright," Hong Ye could only step out.
