Qin Yuan was at a loss.
Hong Ye said, "I've been in here for so long and haven't seen the Marquis, could it be that..."
Qin Yuan, wanting to tease her, smiled and said, "Didn't he leave a while ago? He's in the front courtyard."
Hong Ye incredulously said, "How did the Marquis leave so quietly? I've been guarding outside the whole time, and I never saw him leave."
Qin Yuan laughed and said, "Don't gossip about the Marquis behind his back. How many times have you been caught already?"
Hong Ye immediately fell silent.
Before long, a little maid outside was shouting: "Oh my, why is it so red over there? Half the sky is lit up. Did something happen? Is there a fire?"
Qin Yuan also went out, leaning on the railing to look northward, where the bright red was coming from the direction of the Hostage Mansion.
Marquis Gu really is swift and decisive.
In just over half an hour, the Hostage Mansion was already engulfed in flames.
Hong Ye and Cui Ming also came over to watch.
