The old maid replied through the door: "The Second Madam has gone to the front yard, Nanny Li is busy in the kitchen, Zitan is accompanying the Second Madam with a few maids, and the other maids in the courtyard have found places to play. Now, only two old maids are left guarding the door in the courtyard!"
Qiuping was startled!
"Are you sure about this? Did you see it clearly?" A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The old maid nodded in response, "I saw it very clearly."
Qiuping's face darkened, and she walked back and forth in the courtyard. Suddenly, her gaze became firm with determination. She turned swiftly into the room, took a small paper package from under the pillow, slipped it into her sleeve, and quickly left, taking a shortcut to the Second Madam's courtyard.
Lianqiao was talking to Wenyu: "I need to relieve myself, keep an eye on the door." She also greeted Xing's and Sheng's nannies: "I'll be right back!"
A few people nodded in agreement.
