As soon as Fu Yingzhi stepped through the gates of the estate, a sense of stifling oppression washed over her.
The entire Count's Estate was unnaturally quiet. The servants kept their heads bowed, their footsteps hushed, and a group of older maids huddled in a corridor corner, exchanging furtive glances. When they saw her pass, they hurriedly looked away. Fu Yingzhi felt a surge of unease; her instincts told her something momentous had occurred.
"Third Miss, the Master has summoned you to the Main Hall," a maid said, hurrying over to bow respectfully.
Chapter 23