Madam He was having tea and chatting idly with a group of madams and young ladies.
The room was abuzz with the lively chatter of women.
When the butler suddenly hurried in, everyone stopped talking.
Madam He set down her teacup. "Is something wrong?"
The butler walked to her side, whispered a few words, and then handed her a handkerchief.
Madam He took the handkerchief and looked at it. It was indeed Princess Rouwan's.
She gave everyone an apologetic smile.
"My apologies, something has come up at home. I must step away for a moment."
Everyone expressed their understanding.
Madam He rose and gracefully walked out of the flower hall.
As she walked, she spoke to the butler.
"Bring the person to me."
"Yes, Madam."
...
The gatekeeper quickly went and returned. He opened the main gate and said politely,
"This way, miss."
Hua Manman stepped over the high threshold and into the Zhong'an Bo Mansion.
