Yi Zhonghai and his cohorts, however, had no heart to concern themselves with the current disheveled state of Mrs. Jia and her son. After the initial commotion, he quickly turned his attention to organizing a courtyard general meeting.
In an instant, the sounds of footsteps and chatter echoed throughout the courtyard as everyone converged on the Middle Courtyard. Even Xushu, who had been cooking in his room, was drawn out by the noise outside. He had been focused on the food simmering in his pot and was entirely unaware of the dramatic events unfolding. When he arrived at the Middle Courtyard and made a few inquiries, he couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement, subconsciously giving a thumbs-up toward Mrs. Jia's room.
In Xushu’s mind, these people were usually sanctimonious, so seeing them tear each other apart was a sight he was more than happy to witness. He knew full well that every one of them had, to some degree, crossed him in the past. Watching them fight among themselves felt as refreshing as drinking a glass of cool water on a sweltering summer day.
Chapter 52