The Maeda Family's emissary came to visit, and besides releasing Field from "jail," they left after exchanging a few courtesies, leaving Field with just a letter, a set of fairly exquisite lacquered tableware, a finely crafted ceramic tea bowl in a wooden box, and a piece of fine woven linen fabric.
"Who wrote the letter? What does it say?" Aman, naturally curious and fond of excitement, couldn't resist coming in when she saw the emissary arrive and leave, probing for information while scrutinizing Aqing to see if Field had misbehaved while she was away.
She truly let her younger sister go out, feeling a bit regretful now, and started to harbor suspicions, fearing Field was a wolf in sheep's clothing, revealing his true nature by grinning wickedly, drooling as he grabbed Aqing into his arms to do as he pleased, while Aqing, bounded by her wager, could only close her eyes, tilt her head, blushing and bearing the shame, letting herself be demeaned.
