This small interlude naturally didn't weigh on Wang Yongzhu's mind. She waved to Song Chongjin, who was still looking at her from the doorway, and then turned and left.
Song Chongjin waited until Wang Yongzhu had walked a few steps and disappeared from view at the entrance of the alley before a dark shade crept into his eyes. He looked towards Scholar Gu, who hadn't run too far off.
Picking up his pace, he quickly caught up with Scholar Gu and was about to speak when he saw Scholar Gu shaking off the young servant's hand, stopping, and panting heavily.
Song Chongjin approached without a change in expression and stood beside Scholar Gu, "Brother Gu? What's the matter?"
He feigned confusion.
Scholar Gu was startled, and when he saw it was Song Chongjin, he hurriedly straightened up and released the hem of his robe he had been clutching. He cleared his throat and tried to sound nonchalant, "Brother Song—"
