However, a few seconds later, Shangguan Xiu acted as though nothing had happened. He casually straightened his clothes and pants, then pushed open the ward door and walked in.
Once inside, he quickly shut the door behind him.
The surroundings remained eerily quiet.
It was as if Ouyang Zhi had never appeared, as though he had never uttered those absurd words.
Everyone tacitly avoided bringing up Ouyang Zhi's sudden appearance or his outrageous remarks.
Eagle signaled to the bodyguards who had been fighting earlier. Those among them who were injured quietly went downstairs to seek medical treatment.
Those who were unharmed naturally stayed behind, continuing to stand like statues, fulfilling their duties as steadfast bodyguards.
...
The following days.
Life passed in relative peace.
No one mentioned the day Ouyang Zhi had appeared.