The Yao Family doesn't have many servants, so to make care easier, all the female guests were arranged to stay in the back courtyard, while male guests like Yao An rested in the front courtyard rooms.
The front and back courtyards were separated by the Gate of Drooping Flowers, which would be closed at night, and old women would guard it.
Therefore, Yao An appearing in the inner courtyard meant he was most likely hiding in Yao Hong's room all along.
This indicates that the plan to drug her was deliberately executed.
Ying Xi whispered, "Miss, they're coming this way."
Shu Yu nodded and said to Ying Xi, "Let's go, let's head out first."
The two left the room and found a corner outside to hide.
Before long, they indeed saw Yao An rushing over with the maid.
