By the time they returned to the General's Mansion, night had already fallen.
As soon as Xuexue stepped into the General's Mansion, she was stopped by a servant.
"Young Lady, the Old Master requests your presence."
Xuexue was momentarily stunned but quickly realized that the matter of the elderly woman fainting must have alarmed him, prompting him to discuss the situation with the Mo family.
"Alright, noted!" Xuexue replied briskly, changing direction and heading toward Situ Yongjie's courtyard.
Zi Xia followed closely behind Xuexue.
At this Shichen, Situ Yongjie usually spent his time reading or practicing calligraphy in his study.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
Xuexue arrived at the door and knocked lightly a few times. "Father, it's me."
Situ Yongjie's calm voice responded from inside, "Come in."
"Creak!"
Xuexue pushed the door open and entered, pretending to know nothing. "Father, what is it you need from me?"
"Sit down," Situ Yongjie gestured toward a nearby stool.
