Soon after, a second and a third scream rang out, drawing even closer.
Yu Hongyan, who had been watching the experts perform their rituals with rapt attention, frowned in displeasure. He stood up and looked in the direction of the commotion. Just in time, he saw several maidservants running frantically from that way, their faces pale with terror as if they had just seen something horrifying.
Seeing such chaos unfold—especially with Lord Yu's expression turning grim—sent a jolt of panic through the estate steward. What if Lord Yu thought this meant he was failing at his job? Without waiting for an order, he rushed forward to block the fleeing maids, putting on a fierce, menacing look as if he were ready to lash out with his foot.
Chapter 422