The Marquis Mansion was too large, so a wooden signal board was hung at the second gate to summon and deliver messages.
Three beats signified joyous events, four signified mourning.
To strike the board four times at this hour could only mean that the Sixth Lady Gu was gone.
"Clatter."
Hong Mian's chopsticks slipped onto the blue bricks.
But at this moment, no one cared about that.
Hong Ye quickly stuffed a few mouthfuls of food. "Eat quickly, or you won't be able to eat at all in a while."
"Alright." Hong Mian hastily wiped the chopsticks clean with her handkerchief and began shoveling food into her mouth as well. She'd been busy since morning and was famished.
In all likelihood, the messenger would arrive soon.
Hong Ye mumbled as she ate, "I thought she could hold on for a few more days. Luckily, Cui Ming kept urging us day and night these past two days. All the clothes are ready already. Otherwise, we'd be flustered."
Qin Yuan sighed softly.
