"No way!"
Juhua exclaimed, "They wouldn't be so vicious, nor would they trouble my mom and dad! They're not that type of people!"
Ning Huai Xiu said, "Usually, they wouldn't, but when people are resentful, they can do anything. Younger Sister, it's better to be safe than sorry."
She spoke very solemnly, and Juhua was frightened. What she cared about most in this lifetime were her parents. If her parents were retaliated against by Duke Li Guo's Mansion because of her, she would never be at peace!
"Then, then what should I do?"
"Stay and wait until everyone disperses, then have a good talk with the Second Lady to resolve any misunderstandings. Let's first stroll in the back garden for a while, and return when the play is almost over. This way, you show you haven't left and avoid the awkwardness of staying at the table!"
Juhua had no ideas of her own; hearing Ning Huai Xiu suggest this, she agreed and followed Ning Huai Xiu directly to the back garden.
