The old steward had once been a soldier. Having joined the Yin household fifteen years ago, he had watched the young master and mistress grow up.
He guided the master and mistress to gather their valuables, shielding them as they prepared to leave, before drawing a small parcel wrapped in a handkerchief from his robes.
"Mistress, you must escape. Once you get out, find the young mistress..." He smiled as he spoke. "Tell her that this is the peach blossom wine recipe she was looking for. The old servant has finally found it."
Chapter 138