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In the flower hall, Mrs. Ning noticed that Fu Zhen had been gone for a while and guessed what she was up to.
Seeing that everyone had almost finished eating, she said to Manager Su, "Mr. Yang is my distinguished guest, and he will be staying at our inn for a while. Uncle Su, please return and prepare a secluded small courtyard for him. Please make sure to carefully arrange whatever is needed inside."
When Manager Feng arrived in the capital, Mrs. Ning had given similar instructions. But having followed her for so long, Manager Su could sense the subtle differences in the situation despite the same words.
He nodded knowingly and said, "I shall return right away to make careful preparations. Mr. Feng, why don't you come back with me?"
Manager Feng agreed readily and stood up to take his leave.
Mrs. Ning escorted them out of the courtyard and upon returning, Yang Yi had also stood up.
