The Silver Dragon Guard worked through the night to return the miners to their homes, while arresting several ringleaders and the local magistrate to be escorted back to the capital. Xiuming and Yingshi arranged for the old woman’s son to be looked after by a neighbor, leaving behind several dozen taels of silver before they departed—enough to cover his medical expenses for some time.
Deng Youning, who had been away for two days and two nights, was once again brought back to the estate by Li Tianzhuo. But this time, she didn't dare use the main entrance. She had Li Tianzhuo stop at a random spot, and she and Yingshi climbed over the wall to get inside.
Every move they made within the estate could not escape the sharp eyes of Han Qiongyue. No sooner had they reached the entrance of Qiyue Water Pavilion than they were intercepted by Mammy Dou and taken to Fushou Hall.
Chapter 54