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All day long, the lady of the house did not leave her room. Yixuan delivered all her meals, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to her quarters.

With her back turned to him, she said not a word. He noticed some blood on the blanket, which made him think of his fourth brother. He wondered, was fourth brother's temper too fiery? It seemed there was always blood...

He also felt somewhat worried about the lady of the house and secretly guessed what mood she might be in now.

Embarrassed, annoyed, shy? Or perhaps something else...

After delivering the dinner, Yixuan quietly stepped out of the room. The little lady of the house also stealthily poked her head out from under the covers.

She pursed her lips, then her eyes glazed over...

Night fell.

It was supposed to be Fifth Brother Yue Ning's day.

But seemingly petulant, Yue Ning had sneaked off to the mountains. He pent up frustration, hoping hunting might vent some of it.