Xie Mingyue gave a faint smile. "I didn't actually see anyone. I only spotted a handkerchief, some cups, and other items behind the rockery near the second gate. Mother, please don't alert the culprit prematurely."
Madam Luo nodded. "I understand, of course. This matter is of great importance. Do not speak of it to anyone when you return."
Xie Mingyue acknowledged this and was about to leave, but Madam Luo called her back, looking as if she had more to say.
Chapter 40