Lu Miao nodded without dwelling on the matter of the bell. "Have you experienced anything strange at home recently?"
Xu Xinran immediately replied, "No, everything has been fine."
Lu Miao looked thoughtful. "Have there been any unpleasant visitors at home?"
"No, since my parents' passing, I've had little contact with relatives. Besides, after Wen Yaoyang's incident, hardly anyone comes here," Xu Xinran said, occasionally glancing back at the courtyard behind her.
"Do you have any other matters to attend to, Master? If not, I should go back now. There are some inconveniences at home, but I will definitely host you properly next time," Xu Xinran said, trying to close the door.
However, just as she was about to do so, a clear and crisp sound of bells rang from the courtyard.
Xu Xinran's face turned pale, and she hurriedly tried to close the door.
"Mom, what are you doing here?"