Two streets away from the Marquis Manor lies a commercial district where one can find almost anything for sale. Among the stalls, a wonton vendor is particularly renowned, and the servants of the Marquis Manor often pass by here on their errands.
Chen Peng, carrying a small bundle on his back and two items in his hands, had intended to head straight to the Marquis Manor to find someone. Feeling hungry, however, he decided to stop at the wonton stall first. The wind was biting after dark, and a steaming bowl of wontons was a welcome comfort. Yet, halfway through his meal, he overheard someone mention the Marquis Manor behind him and instinctively pricked up his ears.
"Have you heard? A few days ago, a maid at the Marquis Manor got pregnant. Nobody really knows the details, but when she went to buy abortion medicine, she didn't have the money to pay, and the doctor actually came to the manor to collect. It caused quite a stir!"
Chapter 115