Strange Man

"Heavens, this… This didn't kill anyone, right…"

"That's horrible!"

"Hurry up and tell us what happened!"

"True!"

"…"

Qiao Xuan's voice cut through the tension, commanding attention. "Everyone, quiet down! First Madam Fan, dispatch servants to aid them. Ah-Ye wouldn't alarm us without cause. There must be a reason behind his actions. You two, recount everything from start to finish. Don't hold back!"

First Madam Fan's thoughts whirled with apprehension. She swiftly instructed the maids to summon help, then turned her gaze to the two maidservants.

The assembled group fell into a hushed silence, fixating on the maidservants with unwavering attention.

The two maidservants hesitated momentarily before relaying their account.

"…As we approached, we witnessed the mountain rocks cracking, followed by a massive landslide. Eight men lay unconscious, some partially buried in the soil. It was a distressing sight…"