"Young Master, someone asked me to give this to you." The butler handed a slip of paper to Jie Jingchen.
As Jie Jingchen's eyes fell on the note, his gaze flickered. He quickly took it and unfolded it. On it was written a single word: "Miss." His pupils contracted, and he asked urgently, "Where are they?"
"Young Master, it was a little boy who delivered the note. Would you like to see him?" the butler said.
Jie Jingchen paused for a moment. 'They're being quite cautious,' he thought. Shaking his head, he said, "Never mind. It's just a child's prank."
The butler's mouth twitched. 'The Young Master's reaction just now...'
Jie Jingchen handed the note back to the butler. "Burn it."
The butler took the note, pulled a lighter from his pocket, and set the paper alight right in front of Jie Jingchen.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK! A knock sounded on the door.
Qin Mei pulled the covers higher, hiding her head completely.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK! The knocking sounded again.
