"What's that you're holding? You're in such a rush, it doesn't look like you're up to any good."
'That's my mother for you,' Xie Linlang thought, exasperated. 'Never one to mince words.'
"Mother, the Noble Consort herself ordered this. I have to get my brother on it right away." Fearing her mother would think Yun Zhao was making trouble for them, Xie Linlang quickly added, "Our family's Yuquan Building only got its start thanks to the Noble Consort. We naturally can't neglect her affairs."
Hearing this, Yao said hurriedly, "Then you'd better go. The Noble Consort's affairs certainly can't be delayed." Then she added, "Just come back early. Don't make me worry."
"I know, Mother." Xie Linlang bolted outside, ordering someone to prepare the carriage as she went.
