Si Jiuyue walked to the front courtyard and happened to hear Madam Xue’s joyful laughter. Shortly after, Madam Xue dismissed her maids, telling the others to go and help put out the fire, adding that she would be at the West Courtyard shortly.
Once they were gone, Madam Xue opened the floorboard under her bed, and a poised middle-aged man climbed out.
She snuggled into his arms like a bird, cooing, "My love, he is dead. He is finally dead. From now on, the entire Xue family will be under my command, and we can be together openly."
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