Old Master Fang said to the gathered neighbors, "It's a family misfortune, sorry to make you all laugh, let's disperse, everyone."
Although everyone was burning with gossip, since they were being sent away, it wouldn't be appropriate to linger.
They left in groups of three or five, still discussing as they walked.
Luo Qiao and Feng Shumin returned to the courtyard, just in time to see Yang Jiancheng bringing out a ladder.
Feng Shumin curiously asked, "Old man, what are you doing with the ladder?"
Yang Jiancheng smiled and said, "You're back, how did things go with the Fang family?"
Feng Shumin walked inside, ready to give him a hand, "What are you up to?"
Yang Jiancheng smiled and said, "I'm going to cut some plum blossoms. Last time, Yanyan and Yueyue wanted to take some back for flower arrangements, but they forgot when they left. I thought I might have Qiaoqiao take some back later."
He set the ladder and was about to climb up.
