Uncle Zhang heard Shi Keke's words, but without catching the last sentence clearly, he hurried into the castle.
He frantically went upstairs and knocked on the old man's bedroom door.
The old man was accustomed to going to bed late. Coupled with the banquet ending so late, he was still not sleepy. Upon hearing the knock, he said, "Come in."
Uncle Zhang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, opened the door, and walked in, seeing the old man sitting in bed reading a book. With some concern, he said, "Old man, something has happened..."
Uncle Zhang, who is usually very steady in his work and dealings with people, seldom acts so rashly. Thus, at his opening words, the old man realized the seriousness of the matter. He closed the book in his hand, took off his reading glasses, and asked seriously, "What is it?"
"Lady Keke and Young Master Mei..." Uncle Zhang stopped mid-sentence, as if finding it difficult to continue.
"Speak."
