Shangguan Tong did not respond even after some time, so Huo Yao called her name again.
Shangguan Tong removed the handkerchief and said calmly, "I will help you check up some medical texts. Talk again soon."
"Okay." Huo Yao promptly agreed. "Thanks then, Aunt Tong."
Shangguan Tong felt sad inside. "It's no trouble at all."
"Uh huh. Take care." Huo Yao did not continue with the subject. Before long, she hung up the phone.
The phone in Shangguan Tong's hand gradually slipped from her ear as she stood frozen in the yard. A gentle breeze gusted in the air. It seemed as though she might fall at any moment.
After some time, she lowered her eyes and placed the blood-stained handkerchief into her pocket. Slowly, she turned to head towards the secret chamber.
**
Shangguan Yun had been sitting by the side cautiously. He finally exhaled after Huo Yao put down her phone. "What did Aunt Tong say to you?"
