"The Prince has already given the order. You must leave the Prince Zhao Mansion within three days.
You should all be very clear about what kind of person the Prince is.
If you haven't left in three days, what awaits you will be anything but a pleasant outcome."
They had, of course, all heard of Prince Zhao's fearsome reputation. The thought of him killing without batting an eye sent them trembling all over, and they could only stammer, unable to speak a word.
Gao Shan said, "You still have three days. Think carefully about what you'll do in the future.
I know you no longer have families. You can choose to marry someone else, or you could learn a trade to support yourselves.
Either way, it's much better than withering away day after day in this rear courtyard, isn't it?"
With that, he turned and left.
That afternoon, just as Hua Manman and Prince Zhao had finished their lunch and were preparing for a nap, they suddenly heard a commotion outside.
