An Xiaomian lingered in the bathroom for quite a while before she finally finished washing up and stepped out.
She then prepared to join Arthur, Arno, and Grandma An for breakfast.
Shangguan Xiu said he would return soon.
However, on the very first day he left, An Xiaomian received a call from him.
On the phone, Shangguan Xiu suppressed his emotions and told her in a deep voice: "I might not be able to return for a few more days. In the meantime, stay inside the castle and don't go out; it's dangerous outside, you understand?"
An Xiaomian couldn't discern what had happened from his tone. She first agreed to stay put inside the castle, then cautiously asked him: "Did something happen with your family? What exactly happened?"
"There are some minor troubles, but I can handle it well. You don't need to know or worry. Just take care of yourself and the kids." Naturally, Shangguan Xiu wouldn't tell her the specifics.
