Xiao Yanyi exchanged a glance with the First Master, thinking someone had come from the Empress's side. The two greeted a few others and went to the door. The eunuch looked around to ensure there was nobody nearby before lowering his voice and saying, "I have been entrusted to inform the Marquis and the cabinet minister that the Fourth Madam is perfectly safe in the palace. As for when to fetch her, please wait for her message."
Then he paused and spoke to the First Master, "The Fourth Madam said to go to Four Symbols Alley to find Nurse Zhang." The words were brief, with no superfluous meaning.
The First Master's eyes moved, yet he understood his daughter's hint and nodded slightly.
Seeing no further need to stay, the eunuch made a gesture as if to leave.
