Upon hearing footsteps, Mrs. Gu quickly stuffed a jade bracelet that was evidently not ordinary into her sleeve pocket. She then hurriedly closed the jewelry box and rushed out, locking the door behind her.
Meanwhile, the team from Prince An's Mansion had come to collect the dowry led by Du Wei, an official by Du Zhokai's side, and they crossed the Moon Gate and entered.
The accountant had just returned as well.
Mrs. Gu's heart pounded rapidly as she composed herself, putting on an air of nonchalance and smiling at the approaching group.
To his surprise, the accountant saw Mrs. Gu. "Why is the mistress here? Where's Xiao Yue?" he thought.
However, with the people from Wang Mansion present, the accountant couldn't voice his question. But a sense of foreboding filled his heart.