Outside the servants quarters, the staff had moved to a safe distance and stated helplessly at the burning building.
The heat had made them step back and even though a few of them were trying to put out the fire, no one dared to leave.
The entire atmosphere was tense and filled with whispers from the crowd.
"Why did that slave have to run inside and why did the Young Miss go after her?"
"I really don't understand." A maid muttered, shaking her head. "That slave must have bewitched the Lady."
Another servant frowned and then commented, "Why bother saving her? I hope she perishes in that fire."
"Hush," someone whispered quickly. "Just pray Lady Wanqing survives."
"The Gu family can't afford to lose her."
Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps approaching echoed across the courtyard.
Gu Ruiqing had changed into something casual, General Gu had been out when the news of the fire reached him. Yufang, on the other hand thought it was something little.
