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Lin Mingchang noticed Cheng Siyun's movements and immediately took a step back. He reached out to support Cheng Siyun as she leaned closer, saying, "Miss Cheng, be mindful of your worries; they can harm your health."
Cheng Siyun paused for a moment, feeling a bit embarrassed as she wiped away her tears. "...Thank you, Brother Lin... I just... I'm so worried."
Meanwhile, Shen Tong was making her way through the corridor toward the Back Garden. She felt an inexplicable unease after seeing Lin Mingchang and Cheng Siyun leave the main hall together. She couldn't quite articulate her feelings but found it hard to pretend she hadn't seen anything.
Using the excuse of needing to find a restroom, Shen Tong wandered all the way to the Back Garden. As she reached the entrance, she spotted Lin Mingchang and Cheng Siyun right away. Just as she hesitated about whether to approach them, she saw Cheng Siyun suddenly lean toward Lin Mingchang.
From Shen Tong's perspective, it appeared that the two under the Plum Blossom Pavilion were embracing each other. Her heart sank, and a wave of indescribable emotions surged within her. Shen Tong turned to leave, accidentally pushing against the door with her hand, which made a soft sound.
Lin Mingchang turned his head and caught sight of Shen Tong's retreating figure. "Shen Tong!" he exclaimed, dropping Cheng Siyun and quickly chasing after her.
"Brother Lin!" Cheng Siyun called out softly, watching as he ran out of her sight without looking back. She had sensed the subtle tension between Lin Mingchang and Shen Tong earlier; now seeing his reaction left no room for doubt.
Cheng Siyun gently smoothed the creases of her qipao and sat alone in the Plum Blossom Pavilion for a long time. She didn't return to the main hall until Lin Mingchang and the others had left.
On Lin Mingchang's side, he quickly caught up with Shen Tong, reaching out to gently grasp her wrist. "Shen Tong, wait!"
Shen Tong halted in her tracks, swiftly pulling her hand away as if Lin Mingchang's touch had burned her. With her head lowered, the moonlight fell on her profile, outlining a cold and delicate silhouette.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you."
Lin Mingchang noticed her expression was as cold as ice, and his heart tightened. "Shen Tong, you've misunderstood! Miss Cheng just wanted to ask for my help..."
"You don't need to explain," Shen Tong interrupted Lin Mingchang directly. "It's your freedom to choose your friends."
Shen Tong quickly returned to the main hall, and the banquet was nearing its end.
After bidding farewell to Cheng Jinsheng, the four of them returned to the inn.
Lin Mingchang gathered everyone in his room and succinctly relayed Cheng Siyun's request.
"Missing?" Xiaoshuang exclaimed, her eyes wide with surprise. "Aren't they in Xiangxi for an inspection?"
"That's just what they say publicly," Lin Mingchang explained. "In reality, the three masters have been missing for two months with no news."
After a moment of silence, Xiaoshuang spoke first, "It's not that we can't help. The Hunan Embroidery Exhibition lasts for a week; we can use this time to investigate..."
"This is no small matter," Zigui said with a furrowed brow. "As Lin Mingchang is worried about, we're unfamiliar with the area, and the police station hasn't made any progress. We're not sure we can uncover anything. This needs to be made clear to Miss Cheng; we can't guarantee results."
"That's true. We can offer our assistance, but we must set clear expectations," Lin Mingchang added as he turned to the still-silent Shen Tong. "Shen Tong, what do you think?"
Shen Tong turned her head, her voice calm to the point of indifference. "I don't mind; I'm willing to go along with everyone's decision."
Lin Mingchang opened his mouth as if to say something but ultimately just let out a soft sigh.
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