Tong Shen Zhi did not speak. He looked at Xiqiu for a moment, and finally nodded, "Then as you wish, but when Father returns, you must come back to the mansion with me!" Xiqiu smiled and bowed to Tong Shen Zhi, "Thank you, big brother." Then she took Tong Xiyan's hand and said, "Puji Temple has a new vegetarian chicken dish, and it tastes quite good. I'll accompany you to try it!"
Tong Xiyan saw that she was so determined, even Tong Shen Zhi couldn't persuade her. He could only sigh and follow Xiqiu out the door.
After Tong Xiyan and Tong Shen Zhi left, the Marquis Mansion heard the news and sent a maid to inquire about the situation. Xiqiu still said it was an accidental fire and did not elaborate further. The maid returned to report without suspicion. Grand Dowager sent some supplements, and Xiao Yanzheng also sent some separately. Xiqiu accepted them and asked the maid to take vegetarian dishes and pastries from Puji Temple back.
