They needed to leave immediately, with no need for discussion. This was an instinctive consensus reached by the mother and her daughters after witnessing the incident.
"We can't leave today, but we won't stay here either. Let's spend the night at Old Wang's Large Cart Inn," said Lady Zhang.
When they left, Lian Manman was careful to take a substantial amount of silver coins with her. They had spent some money touring Taicang County these past days, but the remaining silver was still plentiful, ensuring they would not have to worry about food and lodging upon leaving.
The mother and daughters packed their belongings and were about to leave when Lady Chiang, accompanied by others carrying food containers, approached them.
"Fourth Aunt, what are you doing?" Lady Chiang was startled to see Lady Zhang and her daughters with bundles, apparently ready to leave, and hurriedly came forward to stop them.
