Thus, seeing Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin heading to the front courtyard in the middle of the night, one could guess something major was happening.
Seeing that both of them seemed calm, and didn't have the same irritability as during the day, she felt slightly relieved.
She then eased her mind a bit, just gave a couple of instructions, and went back inside to close the door.
Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu waited for Old Granny Zhang to return inside before heading to the front courtyard.
As they spoke, the night-watch maids hurried forward with lanterns to lead the way.
Song Chongjin took over, gesturing for the maids to withdraw and not follow.
With lanterns in hand, they walked to the front yard and opened the study's door, lighting the lamps.
Wang Yongzhu noticed that the tea in the study was cold, said a word, and took the kettle to the back yard to fetch hot water.
