Were Not Expecting This

Dongfang manor.

Dongfang Ming was checking his accounts in his study when Ming Yan knocked on the door and entered.

He put some thought into his words. "Master, a message from the guards. Ye Yang and Ye Liu are at the gates. They request a meeting with you."

Dongfang Ming looked out the window. It was almost completely dark. Why had they come to see him?

"Let them in!"

He closed his accounts book and got up to sit by the wooden table next to it. He poured water into two empty cups while he waited.

Very soon, Ming Yan led the two visitors into the room.

"Brothers, come. Take your seats. Refreshments have been prepared for you." Dongfang Ming smiled kindly.

Among the brothers, Ye Yang and Ye Liu were the steadiest. Even if they were beyond distraught at the moment, they did not show it.

Ye Liu spoke after they sat down. "Brother Ming, sorry to intrude at such a late hour!"

Dongfang Ming smiled slightly and shrugged it off. "That's alright. How can I help you?"