He Jinnan felt a sense of urgency bordering on panic, worried that Xia Zhi might have been harmed.
Xiao Wu, who was ahead, tried to reassure him, "Sir, you can't lose your head now. The Young Madam is clever; she'll figure out a way to protect herself."
He Jinnan spoke with regret, "I shouldn't have let her go back alone. It's all my fault!"
"Sir, you were just respecting the Young Madam," Xiao Wu said indignantly. "It's not your fault, it's those damn kidnappers who are to blame!"
He Jinnan exhaled sharply and instructed, "Have Ye Mei drive Second Aunt back to the old house and leave her to grandfather to deal with."
"Yes," Xiao Wu responded.
Soon after, Ye Mei called He Jinnan, "Sir, the Second Madam has something to say to you."