After seeing off her husband, Bai Qiru's face showed no hint of joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness.
She greeted Li Xianghong before leaving.
Li Xianghong watched her leave, uncertain whether she hadn't informed her family or her family hadn't paid attention to her.
After descending the mountain and returning to the shop, Bai Qiru asked an attendant to drive a carriage to take her out of the city. She didn't like being seen on the streets, so the carriage provided some cover.
The destination wasn't far, just the horse ranch outside the city.
Upon arriving at the horse ranch, she didn't get off and asked the attendant to find someone.
When the attendant returned, he pulled open the carriage curtain and informed her, "Madam, Gao He is not here. The people at the ranch said he was on duty herding, and they have a rough idea of his whereabouts. Should I go find him?"
Bai Qiru said, "Just tell me the location, and I'll find him myself."
