A heavy atmosphere hung in the main hall.0

As an outsider, Liu Wuxie knew it wasn't his place to speak or interfere in their internal affairs.0

"Brother Liu, you've seen what's going on around the manor. We'll be busy over the next few days. For now, I'll arrange a place for you to rest, and I'll personally inform you as soon as there's news," Ji Qiu said.0

Ji Qiu didn't see Liu Wuxie as an outsider and told him to make himself at home.0

"Thank you, Big Brother Ji," Liu Wuxie replied.0

He knew that being overly polite would only create distance between them.0

Ji Qiu and Tang Hong soon arranged a small courtyard for him. Though the courtyard wasn't large, it offered peace and quiet. Through their thoughtful arrangement, they demonstrated their high regard for Liu Wuxie.0

Usually, visitors stayed in guest rooms rather than private courtyards.0

After settling in, Liu Wuxie spent most of his time in the courtyard and rarely went out. At dusk, Ji Qiu and Tang Hong visited him briefly...0