After dinner, they chatted idly for a while before Qi Younian stood up to take his leave.
Duke An saw off Jiang Yifan and his grandson Qi Younian, then summoned Madam Yin and Ye Xinyan to the Duchess's room.
In the room, Duke An and the Duchess each sat on opposite sides of the low couches in the outer chamber, with Maternal Aunt Zhao, Nanny Qian, and two maidservants standing by the sides.
Once Madam Yin and Ye Xinyan took their seats, the Duchess waved her hand to dismiss Maternal Aunt Zhao and the maids, leaving only Nanny Qian to attend to them closely.
Knowing that Duke An and the Duchess were about to discuss Ye Yuan's matter with Madam Yin and her daughter, Maternal Aunt Zhao felt her heart pounding with anxiety. She did not dare to linger, and with her head down and eyes averted, she walked out with the two maidservants.
Cui Bai and Jiu Yue, noticing the situation, glanced at Madam Yin and her daughter. Upon receiving a signal, they quietly withdrew as well.
