Wang Quan Ba Ye didn't notice anything amiss. He reached out his hand to help the woman on the ground up.
On one side, Dongfang Qin Lan nodded repeatedly in agreement, while Dongfang Huai Zhu pretended not to see anything.
Suddenly, an inexplicable feeling welled up from the bottom of her heart.
It was not until her skirt was gently tugged that Dongfang Huai Zhu came back to her senses and met Wang Quan Ba Ye's deep, dark eyes. "What's wrong?"
"Please handle this 'trouble'."
Dongfang Huai Zhu couldn't help but smile. This 'poor' woman was regarded as a trouble.
Dongfang Qin Lan beside her seemed quite concerned about this girl. She took out a handkerchief and handed it to her.
Dongfang Huai Zhu took a deep breath and said calmly, "Miss, if we were to take in everyone we've saved into the mansion, the mansion would probably burst by now."
Lan Ling lowered her eyes. The key still lay with this woman. Her benefactor listened to her words, and even Dongfang Qin Lan, who seemed to sympathize with her, didn't dare to say anything.
The woman in front seemed about to kneel down and hug her leg. Dongfang Huai Zhu quickly dodged, making the woman stumble. Ignoring her teary eyes, she said nonchalantly, "Let's go."
Dongfang Qin Lan took out a few pieces of broken silver from her purse and stuffed them into the woman's hand. Although she sympathized with the woman's plight, she still sided with her sister.
Dongfang Huai Zhu walked a few steps but didn't see Wang Quan Ba Ye following. She couldn't help feeling a bit angry.
Finally understanding the woman's shrewdness, Dongfang Huai Zhu walked as fast as if the wind was at her feet.
The three of them arrived at the mansion one after another. Wang Quan Ba Ye felt that Dongfang Huai Zhu seemed angry, but he couldn't figure out why for a moment. "Go back to your room and rest first. How about having dinner together later?"
Dongfang Huai Zhu responded indifferently. Since this had happened several times, Wang Quan Ba Ye could only watch pitifully as Dongfang Huai Zhu entered her room.
Wang Quan Ba Ye was a bit confused. Unconsciously, he walked into the bamboo forest, where it was obviously very lively. Yang Yitan, Li Zizai, and Li Quzhuo were drinking small cups of wine, looking very leisurely.
Seeing Wang Quan Ba Ye coming, Li Quzhuo joked, "Well, why do you look so glum after your date?"
Wang Quan Ba Ye frowned but didn't say a word. He walked straight to the three of them and sat down.
The three of them looked at each other and exchanged glances, wondering who should ask. Then Wang Quan Ba Ye suddenly said, "How can you tell if a woman is angry?"
The men began to chatter away.
"What are you talking about?" Before the voice faded, a slap was about to land on Yang Yitan's head. Yang Yitan quickly dodged.
Wang Quan Zui flew in and looked at these men disdainfully. "You know nothing and are just talking nonsense here."
Wang Quan Ba Ye frowned and told them the whole story.
The corner of Wang Quan Zui's mouth curled up. "This is a good thing!"
The others were a bit confused for a moment. Wang Quan Ba Ye looked at Wang Quan Zui with a puzzled expression. "You guys don't understand this."
Wang Quan Zui sized up everyone's expressions, deliberately paused for effect, and when he felt he had built up enough suspense, he continued, "It's obvious that sister - in - law is jealous. And the reason a woman gets jealous is that she has feelings for someone. Congratulations, brother. I think you should go and console sister - in - law quickly."
Wang Quan Ba Ye seemed to understand something. He nodded and flew away.
The candle flame flickered, illuminating the room.
Dongfang Huai Zhu was folding the clothes in her hand. She noticed that Dongfang Qin Lan beside her seemed hesitant to speak. "What's wrong? You look like you have something to say but are afraid to. This is not like you at all."
After a long while, Dongfang Qin Lan's hesitant voice came. "Sister, among Masked Brother Wang Quan Ba Ye and this Master Wang Quan, who do you like the most?"
The figure at the door stopped. Wang Quan Ba Ye didn't mean to eavesdrop. He was just about to knock on the door when he heard this question. Somehow, his movements slowed down.
After waiting for a long time and not hearing an answer, Dongfang Qin Lan was about to give up when she finally heard a reply.
"I like neither of them."
"Oh, then sister, let me help you clean up." Dongfang Qin Lan said awkwardly, not knowing what else to say.
"No need. Go to sleep." Dongfang Huai Zhu said softly. Dongfang Qin Lan pushed open the door and left.
What she didn't notice was that a figure beside her quickly disappeared.
When dawn broke, Dongfang Huai Zhu got up early as usual. After getting herself ready, she heard the sound of an argument outside the yard.
Dongfang Qin Lan was glaring fiercely at Lan Ling opposite. "Master Wang Quan and sister have already said that we can't take you in. Why do you keep pestering us here every day? I've already given you my money!"
But Lan Ling stood at the gate, unmoved. She just stood there motionless.
Dongfang Huai Zhu stepped forward and waved her hand.
"This is not the place to talk. Miss, please come in and talk!" Dongfang Huai Zhu said calmly.
Lan Ling ignored Dongfang Huai Zhu and said wickedly, "I'm waiting for my benefactor. I won't leave until I see him. Miss, you'd better mind your own business."
"You bitch! My sister was kind enough to let you in, but you not only don't appreciate it but also talk rudely. I'll teach you a lesson." Flames several feet high instantly shot out from Dongfang Qin Lan's outstretched arm.
But Dongfang Huai Zhu stepped in between Lan Ling and Dongfang Qin Lan. "Forget it, Qin Lan. Let's go." Dongfang Huai Zhu walked into Wang Quan Manor without looking back.
After Dongfang Huai Zhu and Dongfang Qin Lan returned to their room.
Dongfang Huai Zhu said coldly to Dongfang Qin Lan, "Go back to your room and pack your luggage. We'll return to Shenhuo Manor tomorrow."
Seeing Dongfang Huai Zhu's cold expression, Dongfang Qin Lan didn't dare to say much for a moment. She had no choice but to go back to her own room.
Dongfang Huai Zhu went to Wang Quan Ba Ye's room early. She pushed open the door.
Dongfang Huai Zhu walked forward and forced a smile. "Sir, we've troubled you for so long. It's time for us to leave."
"Hey? Why are you leaving all of a sudden?" Wang Quan Zui quickly stepped forward and grabbed Dongfang Huai Zhu's arm, looking nervous.
"Stay for a few more days. My brother will miss you, right?" As he said this, Wang Quan Zui nudged Wang Quan Ba Ye, who didn't respond.
At the same time, Dongfang Huai Zhu also looked at Wang Quan Ba Ye. Seeing that he showed no reaction at all, she then smiled faintly.
Ignoring everyone's objections, Dongfang Huai Zhu and Dongfang Qin Lan still left Wang Quan Manor.
"Brother!" Wang Quan Zui frowned and looked angrily at Wang Quan Ba Ye, who did nothing.
Wang Quan Ba Ye just sat there calmly, looking into the distance, but didn't say a word for a long time.
The journey was long. Dongfang Huai Zhu carried the luggage on her shoulder with one hand and held Dongfang Qin Lan's small hand with the other.
Dongfang Qin Lan seemed still angry with Dongfang Huai Zhu. Her cheeks were puffed up, and she kicked the small stones on the road back and forth.
"If you have any questions, just ask!" Dongfang Huai Zhu saw Dongfang Qin Lan's unhappy face.
"Why didn't we stay in Wang Quan Manor for a few more days? I haven't had enough fun yet." Dongfang Qin Lan pouted.
"Don't you see that woman?" Dongfang Huai Zhu turned her head and looked at Dongfang Qin Lan calmly.