「East Courtyard of the Xiao Mansion.」
Madam Xiao, Xia Qingke, was trimming the flowers and plants.
Her personal maid, Huan Ying, walked briskly into the courtyard and curtsied to Madam Xiao. "Madam."
"Mm," Xia Qingke nodded and spoke slowly. "The Princess came looking for Xiao Mo yesterday?"
As the Lady of the Xiao Mansion, she was naturally aware that the Third Princess had come to see Xiao Mo.
She simply hadn't asked about it yesterday.
"Yes, Madam. The Third Princess came to play with Xiao Mo. She had a meal in Fifth Madam's courtyard, then dragged Xiao Mo out to have fun. Xiao Mo didn't return until late at night," Huan Ying reported truthfully.
"I see. You may leave," Xia Qingke said in an even tone.
"Madam..."
Huan Ying hesitated, but ultimately decided to speak her mind.
"Xiao Mo is now a disciple of Elder Huang. He even attended the Grand Hunt, became the Princess's guard, performed meritorious service, and was rewarded by Your Majesty.
