Yin Zhili had no choice but to follow.
Yin Zhan led Yin Zhili into his private courtyard, and they proceeded into the study. He even ordered all the young servants at the entrance of the study to stand guard at the courtyard gate, leaving the entire vast courtyard occupied by only Yin Zhili and himself.
The servants, accustomed to Yin Zhan's decisive nature, didn't even entertain curiosity and dutifully took up their posts at the gate. Yin Zhili, on the other hand, was puzzled, wondering just how crucial the upcoming conversation had to be for Yin Zhan to make such comprehensive arrangements.
Upon entering, Yin Zhili asked, "Father, what has happened?"
