Yueyao returned to Ma Peng the engagement token and the marriage proposal letter that the Shen family had given them, and she also gathered up all the presents the Shen family had brought over that day.
Ma Peng felt that Yueyao must be furious, otherwise, she wouldn't insist on returning all the gifts received that day. However, he deeply appreciated Yueyao's actions. Since they were going to break off the engagement, they needed to hold the upper hand.
Just as Ma Peng and his entourage stepped out the door, a continuous drizzle began to fall. The fine rain threads wove a grey, misty veil between heaven and earth, further depressing their spirits.
The gatekeeper, upon seeing Ma Peng coming to seek their master, hurriedly informed the Chief Steward. The Chief Steward came over quickly and said, "Lord Ma, our Old Master and the Eldest Young Master are at the Yamen and have not returned yet. Please wait a moment."
