However, when Shu Yu unintentionally looked up and glanced at the Gong Family’s main gate, her expression suddenly changed.
Ying Xi’s expression also changed, and in a low, surprised voice, she said, "Miss, why is there white cloth hanging at the Gong Family’s place?"
Shu Yu just took a glance, quickly withdrew her gaze, and continued walking forward.
The white cloth hanging at the Gong Family clearly indicated that soone from the household had passed away.
Who died? Shu Yu furrowed her brows, her fingers beside her slightly tensing.
There weren’t many people at the entrance, and those guarding the Gong Family’s main gate instinctively looked over in their direction.
Shu Yu and Ying Xi imdiately restored their expressions and continued forward as if rely passing by, until they were outside the Gong Family’s vicinity.
Only then did Ying Xi speak softly, "Miss, should I go and find out what’s happened?"
Shu Yu nodded, but then instantly shook her head, "No need. The situation at the Gong Family is unclear. If we inquire recklessly and soone finds out, we may attract unwanted attention."
Even though Shu Yu was anxious and wanted to know who had died in the Gong Family and whether anything had happened to ng Yunzheng.
But at a ti like this, the more she needed to remain calm.
Ying Xi whispered, "Then what should we do next?"
Shu Yu looked up at the sky, "It’s getting late. Let’s return to the inn to rest. Early tomorrow morning, we’ll go find Lord Qi."
Inquiring with Lord Qi would not only provide accurate information, but it would also offer a better understanding of the situation in the capital.
However, Lord Qi was unaware of her relationship with ng Yunzheng and the Gong Family, making it inappropriate to ask directly; she would need to take a roundabout approach.
She contemplated as she briskly made her way back to the inn with Ying Xi.
But in the end, she couldn’t shake off the scene she witnessed earlier, resulting in a restless night’s sleep.
By the ti morning ca, she had already yawned several tis.
Ying Xi was sowhat worried, "Miss, are you alright?"
"I’m fine. Washing my face will do good." Shu Yu walked to the washbasin, splashed water on her face, and finally felt a bit more refreshed.
She applied a base makeup, significantly improving her complexion.
Shu Yu estimated the ti, thinking that Lord Qi should have returned from the morning court by now, so she brought so items and headed to the Qi Residence.
The day before, she had wandered nearby and passed by the Qi Family’s gate, so she knew the exact location.
Originally, on her trip to the capital, Shu Yu had not planned to et Qi Chan so soon. She wanted to see if she could help ng Yunzheng, so the lower the profile, the better.
Who would have thought that before eting him, she would witness an incident at the Gong Family?
Shu Yu took a deep breath and arrived in front of the Qi Residence’s gate.
She had the token given by Qi Chan, so seeing soone wasn’t difficult.
Ying Xi took the token forward to speak with the gatekeeper, while Shu Yu waited on the steps below for a mont.
However, Ying Xi soon returned with the token, her brows slightly furrowed, and shook her head at Shu Yu.
"Miss, Lord Qi has not yet returned to the residence. The gatekeeper said that Miss Qi is at ho, and she wished to inform Miss Qi, but I refused, saying we’d co back another day."
Shu Yu nodded; her purpose in seeking out Lord Qi was to gather information, and it was of no use to et Miss Qi.
Besides, she didn’t know Miss Qi, so a eting would only be awkward and bewildering.
"Since Lord Qi is not ho, let’s leave."
Shu Yu glanced up at the Qi Residence. Indeed fitting for Lord Tutor, the mansion looked grand.
Having not t the person, Shu Yu felt sowhat disappointed but quickly left with Ying Xi.
"Miss, what should we do now?" Ying Xi asked.
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