At the back door, Mrs. Chen of the Cheng Family was placing luggage onto a carriage.
Just as she was about to help her children onto the carriage, Mrs. Wang of the Li Family appeared at the entrance to the back alley.
"My dear, what's all this?" Mrs. Wang of the Li Family asked, looking at the carriage in confusion.
Seeing it was Mrs. Wang of the Li Family, Mrs. Chen of the Cheng Family thought she must have news. Her face lit up as she pulled her inside and asked anxiously,
"My dear friend, is there any news from Brother Li?"
Her attention diverted, Mrs. Wang of the Li Family nodded. She was about to speak, but then she remembered her husband's repeated warnings to be careful. She lowered her voice and said quietly,
