After Wong Dahai's disappearance, news of trouble at the Song Family Warehouse spread through Liang County like an undercurrent.
Song Jiyun returned home, and after comforting Madam Qian without sharing any bad news, Xiang Zhan came running over.
"Miss, Miss!" she said, somewhat panicked, "Trouble! Ninth Master Song, Great Master, and Third Old Master are here with several of the Kiln Factory's Store Managers and master craftsmen, saying that they need to speak with you in the Main Hall."
Song Jiyun washed her face with cold water, instructed Xiang Zhan not to let Madam Qian know, and then headed to the Main Hall.
Steward Wu, accompanied by several men, timidly waited outside the door, giving Song Jiyun a look that implied "be careful" as she arrived.
Song Jiyun nodded slightly and entered the Main Hall.