Ms. Jin felt the carriage had been traveling for quite a while, yet they should still be in the Prefecture City. The bustling sounds of the street market outside could be heard, indicating they were still in the downtown area.
After waiting a while longer, the carriage came to a stop.
Someone outside called, "Madam, please get off."
Ms. Jin then stepped down from the carriage, holding Xiao Kai.
Upon alighting, she found herself at the entrance of an alley, where stood a tall and robust old woman dressed in a blue cotton outfit, her demeanor simple and kind, with a smile that suggested sincerity.
She smiled at Ms. Jin and Xiao Kai, "Madam, please follow me."
Ms. Jin followed the old woman inside, striking up a conversation while walking, "Where are you from, Auntie? Do you work at the Third Young Master's Mansion? You don't look very old, probably about the same age as I am…"
