Chapter 1696

• Hearing the sound, Grand Tutor Zhang let a murky tear slip from the corner of his eye.
• Inside the room, the crying shook the rafters. Sister Zhang, eyes red, gave Miss Zhan a respectful bow. “We’ll probably need you to help run things tonight. Sorry to trouble you.” The Old Madam had passed suddenly. The mansion had preparations ready, but chaos was inevitable in the moment.
• Besides, the old master was advanced in years. He said nothing now and couldn’t be left alone.