The door was pushed open, and high heels clattered crisply on the steps.
Yi Yilan, who had just returned from playing mahjong with the officers' wives, seemed to be in a great mood.
"Madam, you're back."
The house servant, Aunt Zheng, came over and placed a pair of ladies' slippers in front of Yi Yilan.
"Hmm, where is the young lady?"
Yi Yilan had won quite a bit of money and felt immensely satisfied.
She raised her hand and handed a gift box, casually left at the door, to Aunt Zheng, saying, "I bought some bird's nest for Xue'er. Make it for her later."
"Yes..."
Aunt Zheng lowered her head slightly, her expression somewhat uneasy, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated, feeling a bit troubled.
Yi Yilan, perceptive and keenly aware of her surroundings, noticed something was off at a glance and frowned, saying calmly, "Did something happen at home?"
Just as her words left her mouth, before Aunt Zheng could respond.
...
Noises erupted from the second floor.
