Old Madam Liu and Mr. Zhuang were anxiously waiting at home.
Usually calm and composed, Mr. Zhuang couldn't help but pace back and forth in the courtyard. As soon as he heard from the servant that Manbao and the others had returned, he exchanged a glance with Old Madam Liu before quickly heading outside.
Manbao and her colleagues jumped off the carriage, each carrying their own medicine box and book basket, chattering as usual.
Seeing their relaxed faces, Mr. Zhuang breathed a sigh of relief, stood firmly, waved his hand and called out, "Manbao, come here."
Only then did Manbao notice Mr. Zhuang and immediately ran over, "Mr. Zhuang, did you call for me?"
Mr. Zhuang glanced around at the servants standing in various places, and turned around, "Let's talk in the back courtyard."
