The County Magistrate Tang followed Madam Tang back to the main courtyard. As soon as they entered the room, the maids lined up to greet them. He spotted Xia He and Xia Cao immediately and knew that Madam Tang was about to do something. He let out a sigh of relief, turned, and went into the inner chamber to change out of his official robe into casual clothes...
Madam Tang saw him enter and turned to Xia He and Xia Cao, asking, "Why have you come together? Who is taking care of Rui Le?"
Xia He started, quickly replying, "Aunt Ma and the others are attending to her. The lady is not yet awake. If Madam is concerned, I will return immediately."
The lid of the cup Madam Tang was holding fell onto the cup with a clang, startling Xia He and Xia Cao. This also made Lord Tang jump in surprise, then he curiously pricked up his ears to listen.
